IN THIS SUBSECTION
Group Activities
June 4 2009 to June 18 2010
Stop Frame
Ages 14 and up Length: 2 or 2½ hrs – depending on length of film Participants decode messages, think critically and talk about the content and form of a chosen documentary. After watching...
August 18 2009 to September 30 2010
Getting to know Pierre Perrault
Ages 14 and up Length: 2 h Participants discover and explore the world of this pioneer of cinéma direct. For the first hour, the workshop leader will trace the milestones of Perrault’s...
April 1 2007 to December 17 2010
Norman McLaren Animation Workshop
Ages 7 and up Length: 2 hrs After learning the basic notions of animation, participants begin their adventures in animation with pixillation: photographing objects or people and breaking down movement...
April 1 2007 to December 17 2010
Guided Tour of the CineRobotheque
Ages 7 and up Length: 2 hrs Discover the history of the NFB and explore its film collection. For the first hour, a presenter shows clips from key NFB works and provides an introduction to the CineRobotheque’s...
April 1 2007 to December 17 2010
Postcards from Montreal
Ages 14 and up Length: 2 h The leader screens selected clips from films on the city throughout the years and seasons, and encourages participants to discuss them. Topics include history,...
April 1 2007 to December 17 2010
Introduction to Video
Ages 7 to 12 Length: 2 hrs In fun and creative exercises, participants learn all about the camera: how to handle it, its range of shots and positions, the importance of sound, the power it has...
April 1 2007 to December 17 2010
Visions documentaires (French only)
Ages 14 and up Length: 2 1/2 hrs This workshop offers a guided, interactive tour of the kinds of documentaries that have made the NFB’s reputation. These films range from educational to charming...
