Montreal – National Film Board of Canada (NFB) Former distinguished National Film Board of Canada (NFB) animation producer Marcy Page is one of this year’s recipients of the Winsor McCay Award honouring “unparalleled achievement and exceptional contributions to animation,” presented February 17, 2024, at the 51st Annie Awards by ASIFA-Hollywood, the Los Angeles branch of the International Animated Film Association. “On behalf of the National Film Board of Canada, congratulations …
Montreal – For the 21st edition of Nuit Blanche à Montréal, the NFB is dreaming up a magical night of film for you on March 2! The NFB Space will be open late into the night so you can star in your own animated film and snap a glamour pic on the red carpet with a real Oscar (yes, you read that right!). Up the staircase at the Alanis Obomsawin Theatre, delightful film programs for all ages will be screening in a …
Montreal – The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas (March 8 to 16, 2024) will spotlight powerful new Canadian non-fiction storytelling with world premieres of two feature-length documentaries co-produced by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB): • Yuqi Kang’s Intuitive Pictures/NFB-co-produced 7 Beats Per Minute, capturing freediving champion Jessea Lu’s return to the site of her near-death experience to face the traumas of her past; • Michael Mabbott and Lucah Rosenberg-Lee’s Banger …
Montreal – How has working remotely reshaped the workplace—and our lives? This is the timely question posed by Vancouver filmmaker Julien Capraro in his documentary Work Different, available for streaming free of charge on nfb.ca as of Friday, March 1. This subject has been tackled many times but continues to spark important reflections, and the film shows that we still need to analyze this phenomenon. The transition to working from home may seem abrupt, yet …
Florida – Bobbie Jean Carter died of fatal overdose of fentanyl and methamphetamine at 41. First responders discovered her unresponsive in bathroom of her Tampa, Florida residence on the morning of December 23. Despite efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead upon arrival at a nearby hospital.
London – Tom Cruise, 61, has finally made things official with Russian socialite Elsina Khayrova, per news in Daily Mail. A source told the outlet, “It’s well known within Elsina’s circle that she and Tom are now an item. Tom has been staying the night at Elsina’s apartment, which as you can imagine, is a very beautiful place. They enjoy …
Santa Barbara – Brad Pitt acknowledged his fellow actor Bradley Cooper’s incredible work in the film industry at the 2024 Santa Barbara Film Festival. He presented the Outstanding Performer of the Year trophy to Cooper for his remarkable presence as the late American composer Leonard Bernstein in Maestro. He said “This is really really, really difficult to achieve. And yes, it …
LA – Diablo Cody talked about her experience of working with Madonna for a new movie about pop icon’s life. Speaking with PEOPLE, Cody said, “I’m obsessed with Madonna. I remain Madonna’s No. 1 fan, and I still can’t believe I got to spend a summer hanging out with Madonna. Who gets to do that? And especially an ’80s baby, are …
Montreal – More NFB productions and co-productions will be streaming free of charge on nfb.ca beginning in February, with the online launch of compelling documentaries that showcase diversity in both form and content. The new series Maisonneuve, directed by Jean-Martin Gagnon, highlights the importance as well as the fragility of living together in harmony in Quebec; the short Afterwards, by Romane Garant Chartrand, gives voice to women who share their experiences of intimate-partner violence; and the feature-length Conviction, by …
BRAMPTON– Brampton residents and local creatives are invited for an afternoon of free, family-friendly activities at the Snelgrove Community Centre Open House. In support of the City of Brampton Culture Master Plan, the City has dedicated space at the Snelgrove Community Centre to address the increasing need for additional creative spaces for the production and presentation of work in Brampton. …
