Cartoon Brew

Inside Hothouse 15: How A 12-Week Sprint Keeps Canadian Animation Fresh

The National Film Board of Canada’s (NFB) 12-week mentorship program recently wrapped up its 15th edition and is sharing six films online. This year’s theme was People Watching. The participants ...
Cartoon Brew

Janice Nadeau’s ‘Harvey’: A Boy Recalls The Spring Day When His World Turned Upside Down

It’s been a whirlwind year for Quebec animator Janice Nadeau since the premiere of her animated short Harvey at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival in France. Since then, her ...
Variety

Preserving the Past and Powering the Future of Canadian Animation: Inside the NFB and Telefilm’s Industry-Leading Support Strategies

At a time when independent and international animation are more influential than ever, two of Canada’s key cultural institutions — the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and Telefilm Canada — are ...