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Animation Express 2

Animation Express 2 (Directors: Various): It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since the National Film Board of Canada released the original Animation Express collection. I raved about that collection, and although sequels are usually not as good as … Continue reading

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International Animation Day 2010 at the NFB

The National Film Board of Canada celebrates International Animation Day (October 28) each year with a weeklong celebration of animated film. Get Animated! events are happening all across the country, with Toronto screenings and workshops starting Tuesday October 26 and … Continue reading

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Nordic Nights in Toronto 2010-2011

Nordic Nights returns for another season! This monthly screening series of Finnish and Icelandic films takes place at the NFB Mediatheque (150 John St.). Tickets for the Icelandic films are $10 ($8 for students and seniors), while the Finnish ones … Continue reading

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NFB Mediatheque is Now Free!

The National Film Board of Canada recently made its entire catalogue of films available for free online viewing, which is great if you have regular access to a computer with a fast Internet connection. For others, at least in Toronto … Continue reading

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NFB Presents Green Screens

If I’m honest, I’d have to say the Toronto’s NFB Mediatheque programs so much great stuff every day of the week that I can’t keep up with it all. Just recently, I discovered that they host a monthly environmentally-themed screening … Continue reading

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