Grade: Grade 2
Little Thunder
Directors
Alan Syliboy (Mi’qmaw), Nance Ackerman
Writers
Alan Syliboy (Mi’qmaw), Nance Ackerman
Producer
Annette Clarke
Genre
Comedy
Interest
Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Language
English
Director
John Weldon
Cast
Kate McGarrigle, Anna McGarrigle
Producer
David Verrall
Genre
Animation
Interest
Classics
Original Language
English
Director
Carrie Mombourquette
Writer
Carrie Mombourquette
Producer
Michael Fukushima
Genres
Animation, Family
Interest
Environment
Original Languages
English, French
O Canada
Director
Jerry Popowich
Genre
Animation
Interest
Arts and Culture
Original Language
English
A man made of sand makes other sand creatures in this inventive, Oscar-winning stop-motion film.
Director
Co Hoedeman
Producer
Gaston Sarault
Genre
Animation
Interest
Classics
Original Language
No Dialogue
This animated short chronicles the life cycle of the critically endangered sea turtle. The film is ideal for all ages, teaching young and old alike about these fascinating creatures.
Director
Kathy Schultz
Writer
Kathy Schultz
Producer
Silva Basmajian
Genres
Animation, Family
Interests
Environment, Female Filmmaker
Original Language
English
This short film, based on the book The Hockey Sweater, is an NFB classic that appeals to hockey lovers of all ages.
Director
Sheldon Cohen
Writer
Roch Carrier
Cast
Roch Carrier
Producers
Marrin Canell, David Verrall
Genres
Animation, Family
Interests
Classics, Sports
Original Languages
English, French
The Lighthouse Man
The legend of the Lighthouse Man, who protects a small coastal town from all sorts of disasters, and how the community reaffirms his spirit when he’s feeling unwanted.
Director
Matt Walton
Writer
Matt Walton
Genre
Animation
Original Language
No Dialogue
Traditional Healing
Director
Raymond Caplin (Mi’qmaw)
Writer
Raymond Caplin (Mi’qmaw)
Cast
Kaelyn Martin
Genres
Animation, Drama
Interests
Arts and Culture, BIPOC Stories, Environment, Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Language
English
Tussle
In this hauntingly beautiful hand-drawn animation, simple shapes form increasingly complex entities, all set to an immersive and powerful score by the filmmaker. Playful forms must merge together in an anxious wrestle for unified harmony, no matter how difficult.
Director
Christopher Grant (Mi’gmaw)
Producer
Sharon Corder
Genre
Animation
Interests
Arts and Culture, BIPOC Stories, Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Language
English