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The Lighthouse Man

Director Matt Walton
Year 2020
Run Time 5min
Genre Animation

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

Ratings by Province

NR
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NR
 Newfoundland and Labrador
NR
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Walk-in-the-Forest

Director Diane Obomsawin (Abenaki)
Year 2009
Run Time 3min
Genre Animation, Family
This whimsical animation, reminiscent of NFB classics, follows a medicine man called Walk-in-the-forest on a walk in the woods that leads to the discovery of an intriguing secret world.
 

Director

Diane Obomsawin (Abenaki)

Writer

Diane Obomsawin (Abenaki)

Producer

Michael Fukushima

Genres

Animation, Family

Interest

Indigenous Filmmaker

Original Language

No Dialogue

Ratings by Province

NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
 Newfoundland and Labrador
NR
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Wave a Red Flag

Director Adam Garnet Jones (Cree/Métis)
Year 2009
Run Time 3min
Genre Experimental
A whimsical, wordless exploration of Indigenous identity, community and culture.

Director

Adam Garnet Jones (Cree/Métis)

Writer

Adam Garnet Jones (Cree/Métis)

Cast

Lisa Cromarty, Monique Mojica

Producer

Lea Marin

Genre

Experimental

Interests

BIPOC Stories, Indigenous Filmmaker

Original Language

No Dialogue

Ratings by Province

NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
 Newfoundland and Labrador
NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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Cycles

Director Joe Cobden
Year 2016
Run Time 4min
Genre Experimental
Through playful choreography and piano harmonies, a man revisits abstract memories of a failed relationship.

Director

Joe Cobden

Cast

Joe Cobden, Marc Bendavid, Romina D'ugo, Laura Harris

Producers

Joe Cobden, Alyssa Swanzey

Genre

Experimental

Interest

Arts and Culture

Original Language

No Dialogue

Ratings by Province

NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
 Newfoundland and Labrador
NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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Walking

Director Ryan Larkin
Year 1968
Run Time 5min
Genre Animation
In this classic NFB short, animator Ryan Larkin uses an artist's sensibility to illustrate the way people walk. He employs a variety of techniques--line drawing, colour wash, etc.--to catch and reproduce the motion of people afoot. The springing gait of youth, the mincing step of the high-heeled female, the doddering amble of the elderly--all are registered with humour and individuality, to the accompaniment of special sound.

Director

Ryan Larkin

Producer

Ryan Larkin

Genre

Animation

Interest

Classics

Original Language

No Dialogue

Ratings by Province

NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
 Newfoundland and Labrador
NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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Tuktumit

Director Ippiksaut Friesen (Inuk)
Year 2014
Run Time 4min
Genre Animation
This gorgeously-rendered animation explores the way traditional hunting in Nunavut has evolved so that it can continue to play a vital role in contemporary Inuit culture.

Director

Ippiksaut Friesen (Inuk)

Genre

Animation

Interests

Arts and Culture, BIPOC Stories, Female Filmmaker, History, Indigenous Filmmaker

Original Language

No Dialogue

Ratings by Province

NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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Tropical Rumours

Directors Veronica Tennant, Michael Ondaatje
Year 2004
Run Time 4min
Genre Experimental
A rich fabric of movement and imagery, inspired by Michael Ondaatje's memoir, Running in the Family.

Directors

Veronica Tennant, Michael Ondaatje

Cast

Margie Gillis, Paola Styron

Genre

Experimental

Interests

Arts and Culture, Female Filmmaker, Literary Adaptation

Original Language

No Dialogue

Ratings by Province

NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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Madame Tutli-Putli

Directors Chris Lavis, Maciek Szczerbowski
Year 2007
Run Time 17min
Genre Animation, Drama
Madame Tutli-Putli boards a night train for a mysterious and suspenseful journey in this stunning stop-motion short. Nominated for an Oscar.

Directors

Chris Lavis, Maciek Szczerbowski

Writers

Chris Lavis, Maciek Szczerbowski

Cast

Laurie Maher

Producer

Marcy Page

Genres

Animation, Drama

Original Language

No Dialogue

Ratings by Province

NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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Lost Action: Trace

Directors Philip Szporer, Marlene Millar, Crystal Pite
Year 2011
Run Time 3min
Genre Animation

The horror and devastating consequences of war are explored through contemporary dance in this visually-stunning animation.

Directors

Philip Szporer, Marlene Millar, Crystal Pite

Writers

Crystal Pite, Philip Szporer, Marlene Millar

Producer

Kat Baulu

Genre

Animation

Interests

Arts and Culture, Global Experiences, History

Original Language

No Dialogue

Ratings by Province

NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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Hunger

Director Peter Foldès
Year 1973
Run Time 11min
Genre Animation, Drama

Rapidly dissolving images form a satire of self-indulgence in a world plagued by hunger and poverty in this Oscar-nominated film, among the first to use computer animation technology.

Director

Peter Foldès

Producers

Peter Foldès, René Jodoin

Genres

Animation, Drama

Interests

Arts and Culture, Classics

Original Language

No Dialogue

Ratings by Province

NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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