Tribute to Independent Male and Female Animators of NFB

Official Spot of ANIMA, Córdoba International Animation Festival, Argentina, 2021 edition. Made with wooden cubes and paper cutouts, it is inspired by the aesthetic used by Co Hoedeman in his film Tchou Tchou (1972). It is a tribute to the independent animators and animators of the NFB, National Film Board of Canada, who have taught us so much through their passionate dedication. That is the reason why this spot bears its title.

  • Irene Blei
    Director
    The Tree Has Been Planted (2020) , I Spy (2019), In Everyone's Lips (2018), A Letter from Leticia (2017), Horacio Quiroga, Storyteller (2017
  • Irene Blei
    Producer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Homenaje a las animadoras y animadores independientes de NFB
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Other
  • Runtime:
    60 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 10, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    Argentina
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Irene Blei

Filmmaker and teacher, specialized in doing animation and in teaching filmmaking and audiovisual techniques to children and youths. Creator of "El Mate" Cinema Workshop and its director as from 1987 to 2015. Expert in organization and development of collective work projects, among which Horacio Quiroga Storyteller (2017) stands out. Professor at University of Buenos Aires, 1987-2004, Graphic Design and Image and Sound Design degrees, plus other schools. Author of Canada frame by frame, first book in Spanish about animation at National Film Board of Canada. Member and founder of organizations and collectives oriented to Culture, Child Art and Women’s Participation. Director of Semana ¡Viva el Cine! Film Festival.

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¡VIVA EL CINE!