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Inside the Rockies with Kaitlin Ann Jones
The Soldier Brother creator talks to Playback about making the NFB interactive doc.
Perlmutter reappointed as NFB chairperson
The NFB head has agreed to a renewed five-year term as chairperson of Canada’s public film producer, and government film commissioner.
Toronto protestors decry cutbacks to documentary funding
Filmmakers, festival reps and documentary fans stopped traffic on Bloor Street Friday to raise awarenesss during Hot Docs.
Awards round-up: NFB wins at Webbys, The Immigrant crowned best of fest in L.A.
Canadian films and filmmakers continued their winning ways last week, taking home prizes at festivals and awards ceremonies around the world.
Hot Docs 2012: NFB sells Boxing Girls abroad
In one of the first signs of Hot Docs market activity, the film has been sold internationally to regions including the U.S., Israel, Korea, France and Japan.
Canadian doc makers slam cutbacks: “We are dropping like flies”
Award-winning Canadian documentary filmmakers John Kastner, Francine Pelletier, Daniel Cross and Kevin McMahon give their reactions to the recent doc funding cuts, and their predictions for the future of doc-making in Canada.
NFB nominated for a record seven Webbys
Bear 71 (pictured), God’s Lake Narrows, Bla Bla and Barcode were named as nominees for the annual awards that recognize excellence on the internet.
National Film Board to cut 73 jobs, and close viewing stations
The publicly-funded producer outlined plans to absorb a $6.68 million cut in its annual subsidy from Ottawa, which includes a cut in support for indie production.
NFB’s Bla Bla wins SXSW Interactive Art Award
The viewer-driven project is directed by Quebec’s Vincent Morisset and produced by Hugues Sweeney.
Cancon champion Pierre Juneau dies
The former head of the CRTC and CBC remained highly focused and committed to Canadian programming, music and public service throughout his career.
Canadians fly high at International Digital Emmys
Four Canadian projects are nominated across three categories, including Secret Location’s Endgame Interactive: Facebook Episode and the NFB and Arte France’s Bar Code.
NFB releasing controversial Pink Ribbons Inc. doc on 30 screens
The National Film Board of Canada’s Deborah Drisdell tells Playback Daily about deftly marketing a film about pink ribbons, which divide Canadians affected by breast cancer.
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