About this episode
The episode discusses the National Film Board of Canada's legacy in animation and experimental filmmaking.
For nearly a century, the National Film Board of Canada has been a celebrated source of experimental and educational filmmaking, most notably animation. NFB directors have won hundreds of awards, including multiple Oscars, and become legendary for their versatility, ...
Topics covered
- animation
- experimental filmmaking
- educational filmmaking
Keywords
- National Film Board of Canada
- awards
- Oscars
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Oscars
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