Tagged With: National Film Board of Canada
Human After All: The Social Satire of Chintis Lundgren’s ‘Manivald’
Estonian director’s 2D-animated short film making waves on the festival circuit is a lightly absurdist drama that showcases the delightfully dry humor characteristic of her homeland.
Canadian Animation Pioneer Grant Munro Dies at Age 94
Holiday 2017: Gifts for the Indie Animator
From hands-on tools and supplies to digital software and cutting-edge AI games, the AWN 2017 Holiday Gift Guide has everything you need for your indie animator.
Three NFB Shorts Headed to Sundance
Diane Obomsawin’s I Like Girls, Chintis Lundgren’s Manivald and Eva Cvijanović’s Hedgehog’s Home to be featured in the shorts program.
WATCH: Rosie Ming Gets Poetic in Exclusive Clip from ‘Window Horses’
Director Ann Marie Fleming’s poetry-centric feature employs visual styles from more than a dozen animators including Kevin Langdale, Janet Perlman, Bahram Javaheri and Jody Kramer.
I Have a Question Paul Driessen
In which Chris Robinson asks animators profound and inane questions that have little to do with animation. Today's guest is the legendary animator, Paul Driessen.
Embracing Imperfection: Eva Cvijanović Talks ‘Hedgehog’s Home’
Sarajevo-born, Montreal-based director delves into the production of her latest short film, including the collaborative process, paying homage to a cultural icon, and embracing the imperfections of stop-motion animation.
Universal Truths and Cycles: Ann Marie Fleming Talks ‘Window Horses’
Canadian independent animation director details the making of her award-winning feature telling the story of a naïve young woman of mixed descent who travels abroad to a poetry festival in Iran.
WATCH: Theodore Ushev Talks Oscar-Nominated ‘Blind Vaysha’ at FMX 2017
The veteran director and NFB filmmaker discusses story and design inspirations as well production and artistic challenges he faced during the making of his award-winning animated short film.
First Pond Entertainment Acquires NFB Feature ‘Window Horses’
Oscar-Qualifying Run set for 2D animated feature directed by Ann Marie Fleming employing a myriad of visual styles from more than a dozen animators including Kevin Langdale, Janet Perlman, Bahram Javaheri and Jody Kramer.
Women in the Spotlight at Ninth Edition of Festival Stop Motion Montreal
Robust program largely dedicated to the work of female directors and women who specialize in stop-motion animation runs September 15-17, 2017.
I Have a Question Luc Chamberland
In which Chris Robinson asks animators profound and inane questions that have little to do with animation. Today's guest is Seth's Dominion director, Luc Chamberland
Defiance Dominates Official Selections at OIAF 2017
Ottawa International Animation Festival selects 92 films from 1,992 entries, including ‘The Story of O.J.,’ designed and animated by The Mill and Titmouse, Clyde Petersen’s ‘Torrey Pines,’ Eva Cvijanovic’s ‘Hedgehog’s Home,’ and ‘My Father’s Room’ from South Korean director Nari Jang.
Two NFB Films to Screen at Fantasia International Film Festival
Carol Beecher and Kevin D. A. Kurytnik’s ‘Skin for Skin’ gets its world premiere at Fantasia, screening in competition, and Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre’s ‘Oscar’ will also screen as a part of the Montreal film festival’s program.
NFB Co-Production with Claude Barras to Screen at Lorcarno
Directed by Albertine Zullo and David Toutevoix, the stop-motion animated ‘The Cannonball Woman’ (‘La femme canon’) is the latest collaboration between producer Claude Barras and the National Film Board of Canada.
SPARK CG Launching Canada 150: Indie Animation Special Series
Special series spotlighting Canadian animators with Robert Valley, Bruce Alcock, Danny Antonucci, Cordell Barker, Theodore Ushev and Janet Perlman runs July 8 through December 9 at Vancouver Film School.
NFB Appoints Firefly Books Official Book Publisher
Two children’s books adapted from Oscar-nominated NFB animated films, ‘The Cat Came Back’ by Cordell Barker and ‘My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts’ by Torill Kove, to launch inaugural publishing program.
NFB, Pointe-à-Callière Celebrate Montreal History with New Immersive Experience
Philippe Baylaucq’s immersive ‘A Day on the Franchère Bridge’ (‘Un jour sur le pont Franchère’) re-creates the rhythms of a typical day in the early 19th century.
Turner Classic Movies Showcases NFB Animation on Primetime
Curated by film analysts Ellen Besen and Aubry Mintz, 30 of the National Film Board of Canada’s master works by filmmakers such as Caroline Leaf, Cordell Barker, Norman McLaren, and Ryan Larkin airs on TCM on Sunday, April 9.
I Have a Question Janet Perlman
In which Chris Robinson asks animators profound and inane questions that have little to do with animation. This week's guest is the many award earning animator, children's book writer/illustrator and lobster fearing lover of pugs, Janet Perlman
Cheer and Loathing in animation: Episode XVIII - Quicker it Hits You
Every Friday Chris Robinson unleashes improvised and hastily scribbled cheer or loathing on the animation community to be digested, swallowed or... expelled. This week: part two of a very precious interview with 2017 Oscar nominee, Theodore Ushev.
I Have a Question David Fine
In which Chris Robinson asks animators profound and inane questions that have little to do with animation. This week's guest is Canadian animator and loyal fan of a hockey tragedy called the Toronto Maple Leafs, David Fine (Bob's Birthday, George and Rosemary).
Animators Unearthed - Michèle Cournoyer
Every Monday, Chris Robinson serves up Animators Unearthed, a brief introduction to prominent and not-so-prominent indie animators. This week's focus is Canadian animator, Michèle Cournoyer, who later this week will receive Canada's prestigous Governor General's award for her work in animation.
Cheer and Loathing in Animation: Episode XIV - And the Crowd Showed Up
Every Friday Chris Robinson unleashes improvised and hastily scribbled cheer or loathing on the animation community to be digested, swallowed or... expelled. Today: the ethics of crowdfunding.