Hundreds Of Canadian Filmmakers Declare ‘Crisis’ As NFB Commissioner Is Reappointed
Over 250 National Film Board of Canada directors have revolted against the organization, claiming it spends less than 20% of its budget on production.
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What Is VR Good For? The Creators Of ‘Gymnasia’ Have Some Thoughts
“If you have an idea for a short that involves story, for God’s sake don’t do it in vr.”
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Manivald’ by Chintis Lundgren
A hot young plumber, Toomas, breaks into the harmonious life of Manivald and his retired mother.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Freaks Of Nurture’ by Alexandra Lemay
Just in time for Mother’s Day…
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Tesla World Light’ by Matthew Rankin
Winner of the Canadian Screen Award for best animated short, “The Tesla World Light” makes its free online debut today.
NFB’s Montreal Studio Remembered: Filmmakers And Studio Employees On Building’s Legacy
Hundreds of classic animated films have been made in one of the most unlikely animation studios. Paul Driessen, Torill Kove, Jacques Drouin, Janet Perlman, and others share memories of the awkward but beloved NFB building.
The State of VR Animation: A Review Of Works Presented At Anima Festival
“There are no experts in virtual reality,” says Corentin Lambot. “If someone says they are one, don’t believe them.”
Oscar-Shortlisted Shorts: See The Visual Development And Production Design – Part II
In the second part of this exclusive series, we explore the production design of “Animal Behaviour,” “Bird Karma,” “Late Afternoon,” “Grandpa Walrus,” and “Weekends.”
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Hedgehog’s Home’ by Eva Cvijanović
Based on the classic story by Branko Ćopić, “Hedgehog’s Home” is a tale that reminds us there truly is no place like home.
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Luc Chamberland
Director and animator Luc Chamberland carries multiple notebooks wherever he goes. “There’s too much stuff happening in the head so I write it and write it and get it out.”
Short Pick of the Day: ‘Threads’ by Torill Kove
“Threads,” the new film from Oscar-winning animator Torill Kove, is now online.
Cannes 2018: Directors’ Fortnight Selects Films By Mamoru Hosoda, Emma De Swaef, and Marc Roels
Four animated projects are getting the spotlight at Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight sidebar.
‘I Like Girls’ By Diane Obomsawin
Four lesbians reveal the nitty-gritty about their first loves, and share their erotic and fumbling attempts at sexual expression.
‘The Breadwinner’ Nominated For 6 Canadian Screen Awards, Including Best Picture
This marks only the second time in the history of the award that an animated film has been nominated for the top prize.
WATCH: Ann Marie Fleming Talks About Her Oscar-Contending Feature ‘Window Horses’ (Video Interview)
“The more you learn about others, the more you deepen your understanding of yourself,” director Ann Marie Fleming tells Cartoon Brew about her quirky and enjoyable feature film debut, “Window Horses.”
CB Fest Premiere: ‘I Am Here’ by Eoin Duffy
Premiering today as part of the second season of CB Fest is I Am Here (Canada, 2016), an entrancing short that will lure you in with its …
Canadian Indie Feature ‘Window Horses’ Will Make An Oscar-Qualifying Run
Following big success on the festival circuit, Ann Marie Fleming’s quirky indie feature “Window Horses” is set for an Oscar-qualifying run.
It’s Hard to Be A Utopian: Matthew Rankin On His New Film ‘The Tesla World Light’
Matthew Rankin’s new National Film Board of Canada film, “The Tesla World Light,” premiered today at Cannes. He spoke with us about his surreal and abstract project about a legendary scientist.
NFB Launches ‘Naked Island,’ A Dark Series of Micro-Shorts by Top Animators
The National Film Board of Canada has launched a timely series of 14 shorts, describing them as “public service alerts for a new era.”
Director Theodore Ushev on Bringing ‘Blind Vaysha’ to Life in Four Dimensions
Theo Ushev breaks down his creative process on the making of his latest thought-provoking short.
