The latest edition features work by 6 emerging animation filmmakers: ‘Get a Grip’ by Abbey Collings; ‘I Want to Go Home’ by Mégan Dupont; ‘Intruder’ by Max Ma; ‘Panoptic’ by Katie Finn; ‘Springrise’ by Mitchell Keys; and ‘Super Mr.Woods’ by Aerin Wu.
The National Film Board of Canada’s Hothouse program has released six animated shorts from its 15th edition onto NFB platforms.
Hothouse 15 features the work of emerging animation filmmakers from across Canada, including: , by Abbey Collings, an Ontario-born filmmaker based in Boylston, Nova Scotia - A tiny tale of self-discovery and the wonder of being special., by Mégan Dupont, a Quebec-born filmmaker based in Quebec City - A poetic journey through darkness, memory and the fragile miracle of vision.by Max Ma, a Chengdu, China-born filmmaker from Mississauga - A man tries to direct his own dreams, unsuccessfully.
, by Katie Finn, an Ontario-born filmmaker based in Montreal - A battle between inmates and a prison security system., by Mitchell Keys, from Ontario - Spring is always coming., by Aerin Wu, a Vancouver-based filmmaker, born in Shanghai, China - Step into the myth.
Witness the madness.There were 241 applications to fill the program’s six spots, and once selected, the animators had 12 weeks to create a one-minute film on the theme “People Watching.” Hothouse 15 filmmakers were supported by mentoring director Lillian Chan, associate producer Fred Casia, producer Maral Mohammadian, a professional crew, and the specialized team of the NFB’s English Animation Unit.The public can also go behind the scenes in the companion series , which launches in September on NFB platforms, with exclusive access to the NFB’s world-renowned animation studios.
Journalist, antique shop owner, aspiring gemologist—L'Wren brings a diverse perspective to animation, where every frame reflects her varied passions.
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