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fun little interactive film by NFB Canada →

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wheeler opinion: Norman McLaren: The Collector's... →

wheeleropiniond: Norman McLaren: The Collector’s Edition Although his name is a hardly a household word, Norman McLaren ranks among the most significant figures in the history of world animation. Other artists created films; McLaren created ways of making films. He drew scratched and painted images directly onto…

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The Ottawa Nomad: Bear71: The first rule of... →

theottawanomad: I recently encountered a fascinating experience on the NFB website. It was an interactive documentary exploring the growing interactions between the human and animal population in Banff National Park. The experience left me questioning science, consuming information on Bears and wanting to…

Mar 5th

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Welcome to Pine Point →

elainemcmillion: The interactive doc definitely has it’s own aesthetic/scrapbook feel. When I first experienced the piece I felt it was a bit overwhelming and lacked solid storytelling but my opinion was changed after a second viewing. I have now walked away with a huge appreciation for the amazing sound design in the project. Welcome to Pine Point combines photographs, sound and video clips,...

Mar 5th

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The Ottawa Nomad: Bear71: The first rule of... →

theottawanomad: I recently encountered a fascinating experience on the NFB website. It was an interactive documentary exploring the growing interactions between the human and animal population in Banff National Park. The experience left me questioning science, consuming information on Bears and wanting to…

Mar 5th

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Mar 2nd

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One of the better things the internet has offered... →

al-issa: A great interactive project supported by the NFB about a city that disappeared.

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I’d start worrying if the cat responds ;) buttercupbuildup: I live by myself, so sometimes I don’t actually say anything out loud until I get to work. But sometimes I say something to my cat. So the first thing I said out loud today (to the cat): “The log driver’s waltz pleases girls completely”.

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KNGFU PR GRL: United States of Africa in theatres... →

kngfugrl: United States of Africa (Les États-Unis d’Afrique) will début at Cinéma Excentris this Friday! To accompany the film, Kngfu has been working on an interactive website that allows you to create a unique slogan using clips related to the film. My description here fails to capture just…

Mar 1st

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interactivenarratives: Bear 71 (by National Film Board of Canada) Go to the full interactive, Bear 71, on NFB.ca. This project has been making the rounds since it launched including being recognized at Sundance.  There’s a list of great work from NFB that you should keep an eye on. Recent ones include:  Highrise Welcome to Pine Point Out My Window

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The Masculine Mystique (1984) by Giles Walker This drama explores the changing role of men in today’s society by delving into the stories of 4 men and their relationships with women.

Feb 29th

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Everest from Within (2001) by Claude-André Nadon & Sylvie Van Brabant This doc retraces the journey of 4 Canadians who set off to climb the perilous north side of Mount Everest without the use of oxygen or sherpas.

Feb 28th