Posts Filed Under: “National Film Board”

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Historicist: Sidney Furie and A Dangerous Age

A young Canadian filmmaker's doomed ambition to make a movie in Toronto.

By Kevin Plummer Apr. 4th, 12:00 pm

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2012 Villain: NFB Funding Cuts

Nominated for: forcing the venerable institution to sacrifice local distribution in order to save future productions.

By Angelo Muredda • Illustration by Jeremy KaiDec. 13th, 8:45 am

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Historicist: The Animated Life of George Dunning

From the National Film Board to the Yellow Submarine.

By Kevin Plummer Nov. 3rd, 12:15 pm

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Torontoist’s Guide to NXNE 2012

NXNE is an embarrassment of musical riches, but it can be hard to find the best acts. Even so, don't panic. Torontoist has put together a comprehensive guide to the festival.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Corbin SmithJun. 12th, 12:00 pm

Urban Planner: June 12, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: fishing in Toronto, celebrating disposable films, and Sketch Com-Ageddon.

By Jessica Buck Jun. 12th, 7:00 am

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National Film Board Announces Its Own Slate of Cuts

Local fallout from the federal budget keeps on coming.

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 4th, 3:34 pm

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How to Build an Igloo

In an effort to promote a new DVD compilation, NFB's Mediatheque offers free Inuit-themed screenings, and something more hands-on.

By Daniel Sellers Jan. 26th, 11:00 am

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The Cost Of Ignoring Our Aging Highrises

The future of the past: how we can salvage the apartment towers we once built in abundance but now often ignore.

By Jaime Woo Dec. 14th, 2:15 pm

One Millionth Tower Uses New Technology to Explore Aging Buildings

New web-native documentary by Katerina Cizek and the NFB goes wandering through the apartment buildings many of us call home.

By Matthew Braga (Guest Contributor) Nov. 11th, 10:00 am

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Fashion Magazine Is Doin’ It for Itself

Fashion magazines aren't often touted for exemplifying diversity. Worn Fashion Journal is trying to change all that, one panel discussion at a time.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby Sep. 27th, 12:00 pm

Hot Docs: David York on Wiebo’s War, and Wiebo’s War

By John Semley Apr. 29th, 1:30 pm

Urban Planner: November 4, 2010

By Steve Fisher Nov. 4th, 7:00 am

Sound Tracks: “Highway Steam” by Hooded Fang

By Steve Fisher Jun. 10th, 11:30 am

Urban Planner: February 17, 2010

By Alison Horn Feb. 17th, 7:00 am

Weekend Planner: October 3–4, 2009

By Alison Horn Oct. 2nd, 5:00 pm

Urban Planner: July 4, 2009

By Alison Horn Jul. 4th, 7:00 am

Urban Planner: June 9, 2009

By Alison Horn Jun. 9th, 7:00 am

Urban Planner: March 30, 2009

By Robin Hatch Mar. 30th, 8:00 am