He worked at the National Film Board of Canada from 1945 to 1986 in animation, documentary and fiction films. By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief Robert Verrall, a pioneering Canadian animator, ...

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 ...

Robert Verrall, an influential figure in Canadian animation and a revered National Film Board (NFB) filmmaker and producer, passed away on January 17, 2025, at the age of 97. His extraordinary career ...

The 2022 cartoon short 'The Flying Sailor,' which was shortlisted for an Oscar, has been dedicated to the champion of animation, who worked at the National Film Board of Canada for 37 years. By Etan ...

Festivalgoers at the 2026 Victoria Film Festival (Feb. 6-15) will be treated to a showcase of great Canadian animation featuring four National Film ...