Danyèle Patenaude

As the Christmas holidays begin, a group of 10 war-obsessed kids have a wave of inspiration: What if they spend the next two weeks engaged in a simulated war, armed only with shields, wooden swords, snowballs, and a fierce sense of competition? With a bounty chest waiting for the winners, the two sides gradually grow in size, and the war grows in importance, taking over all aspects of their lives.

A nostalgic deep dive into the world of Rock Demers’ popular children’s film series.

Computer animated short film created to commemorate the National Film Board of Canada's 50th anniversary.

Using pixillation, or the art of animating inanimate objects, the rides and carnival atmosphere of an amusement park are displayed at a dizzying fast pace; Images are accompanied by a tense modern jazz score.