This photograph captures a rainy outdoor setting in front of the National Film Board of Canada (Office national du film du Canada) building. The large beige-brick façade prominently displays the institution’s bilingual signage at the top right, marking its identity in both French and English. Workers on elevated lift platforms are in the process of adjusting or installing the signage: one lift positions a technician at the letterforms, while another lift and utility truck remain stationed nearby, with equipment deployed for the operation.In the foreground, a person in a hooded jacket stands slightly smiling toward the camera, providing a human element that contrasts with the large-scale industrial work occurring in the background. The rain-slicked pavement reflects the vehicles and lifts, emphasizing the damp conditions of the day. This setting documents not only the recognizable identity of the NFB/ONF as a national institution but also its physical maintenance and continual presence as a landmark site in Canadian film and animation history.
The image functions as both a personal snapshot and an institutional record, linking the individual experience of visiting the building with the broader significance of the NFB as a cultural cornerstone.
Photograph captures a large sculptural head mounted outdoors in a public urban environment. The sculpture is yellow-golden in tone, with a surface texture resembling baked bread. Facial features are abstracted: rounded ears extend from the sides, while indentations form simplified nose, eye, and mouth areas. The irregular, crust-like texture enhances the resemblance to bread while maintaining anthropomorphic qualities.
Bannière promotionnelle imprimée sur support vertical autoportant, placée à l’intérieur d’un espace de bureau. L’illustration centrale représente une figure anthropomorphe en costume sombre, avec une tête composée de pâte cuite évoquant une miche de pain, des traits faciaux simplifiés et une posture rappelant l’iconographie du zombie. Les bras sont tendus vers l’avant dans un geste stéréotypé d’animation cinématographique. Le fond du visuel est rempli d’une teinte rouge uniforme. La partie supérieure contient le texte en anglais « Walking Bread » accompagné d’une mention de l’auteur. Dans la partie inférieure, un code QR imprimé en noir sur rouge est positionné à côté de l’identifiant numérique « themill.world » permettant un accès en ligne. Le dispositif physique de présentation inclut une barre transversale supérieure et des montants métalliques latéraux fixés à une base de sol plate. L’environnement environnant comprend un bureau en bois avec tiroirs et un panneau séparateur de type cloison, soulignant le caractère intérieur et contextuel de l’installation.
Photograph of a decayed monumental interior featuring a large circular dome ceiling, stepped seating area, and deteriorating wall inscriptions. The structure is concrete, exhibiting heavy weathering, staining, and surface erosion. The ceiling is concentric, segmented into radial panels converging toward the center, its texture marked by cracks and discoloration from prolonged exposure. The lower portion contains stepped tiers leading toward a recessed entrance doorway at the far wall, partially shadowed and blocked by dark panels. Vegetation and debris are scattered across the ground, indicating long-term abandonment.
Image composed of overlapping textual and graphic layers. The base consists of printed prose in English, formatted in justified alignment with uniform serif typography, resembling a page excerpt from a book. The visible passage includes narrative content describing an interaction, with sentences referencing “goodbye,” “people of Earth,” and “something else.” The printed words remain legible but are partly obscured by subsequent drawn elements.
Production: National Film Board of Canada (NFB). Directed by Alex Boya. Writing Credits: Alex Boya. Produced by Jelena Popović, Producer. Michael Fukushima, executive producer. Music by Judith Gruber-Stitzer. Film Editing by Theodore Ushev, editing consultant. Sound Department: Olivier Calvert, sound designer. Technical Specs: Runtime: 8 min Color: Black and White. Details Official Sites: National Film Board of Canada (CA). Country: Canada. Release Date (Canada). Storyline Plot Summary: A pilot crash-lands into his home. His face has been replaced by a turbine and he's fallen in love with a ceiling fan. To save their marriage, his wife must take drastic action. One-word title Genres: Animation Short
Production: National Film Board of Canada (NFB). Directed by Alex Boya. Writing Credits: Alex Boya. Produced by Jelena Popović, Producer. Michael Fukushima, executive producer. Music by Judith Gruber-Stitzer. Film Editing by Theodore Ushev, editing consultant. Sound Department: Olivier Calvert, sound designer. Technical Specs: Runtime: 8 min Color: Black and White. Details Official Sites: National Film Board of Canada (CA). Country: Canada. Release Date (Canada). Storyline Plot Summary: A pilot crash-lands into his home. His face has been replaced by a turbine and he's fallen in love with a ceiling fan. To save their marriage, his wife must take drastic action. One-word title Genres: Animation Short

