NFB Toronto offers events and screenings in July
The NFB Mediatheque in Toronto (150 John Street) is offering workshops and screenings for both kids and adults during the month of July. For adults, Green Screens: Homegrown Films, on Wednesday, July 7 at 7 pm, free followed by Adult Animation Workshop: Demystifying the Reel, July 13 at 7 pm, free.
For adults:
Green Screens: Homegrown Films
July 7 at 7 pm – FREE
This month, our eco-conscious film program explores the importance of sustainable agriculture and celebrates local food practices. Following a screening featuring Yung Chang’s Earth to Mouth, a panel of representatives from Everdale farm, Sustain Ontario and the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation discusses the importance of supporting area farmers. As a special treat, a reception featuring samples of delicious local produce from Karma Co-op awaits moviegoers.
Adult Animation Workshop: Demystifying the Reel
July 13 at 7 pm – FREE
Think kids have all the fun? Bring your vision to life with stop-motion animation, using clay, wire and found objects. A delightful hands-on lesson that’s different every time. No experience required!
Best of the Ottawa International Animation Festival
July 15 at 7 pm
Enjoy highlights from the 2009 edition of North America’s biggest animation event, co-presented by the Toronto Animated Image Society.
A World of Shorts: Best of the Fest
In partnership with the Canadian Film Centre (CFC)
July 21 at 7 pm
Missed the amazing titles that scored prizes at the 16th annual CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival? Emerging Canadian crème de la crème, as well as all things Oscar and Genie eligible, return to the big screen for an encore presentation.
For families:
Weekend Animation Workshops and Screenings
Every Saturday until August 28
10:30 am to 12 pm: Can’t Sit Still workshop for kids 3 to 5
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm: Animate This! workshop for kids 6 to 13
12 pm to 12:30 pm: FREE family animation screenings
Each week we highlight a different theme, animation technique and screening program, so you’re guaranteed a brand new experience every time! From 3-D clay to pixilation and paper cut-outs, there’s always something to discover.
What’s Your Tomorrow? Animation Camps
Week-long sessions ending August 20, 9 am to 4:30 pm
These dynamic, hands-on themed classes offer kids 8 to 16 the unique opportunity to explore their creativity and learn stop-motion animation techniques. Brainstorming in teams, they bring their visions of the future to life in their own original films for a big- screen premiere at the NFB Cinema.
July 5 to 9: Session 1 (ages 8 to 14)
July 12 to 16: Session 2 (ages 8 to 10)
July 26 to 30: Session 3 – French Camp (ages 8 to 14)
About the NFB Mediatheque:
The NFB Mediatheque is a one-of-a-kind multimedia facility in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District, offering over 5,000 NFB titles on digital viewing stations, screenings of films in the second floor theatre, educational workshops, special events and a boutique with NFB DVDs to buy or rent. For more information, visit www.nfb.ca/mediatheque or call 416-973-3012.
