Movies

1960s. A test using circles. Silent film.

Montage and animation in two Acts: the preparation for the Glasgow Arts School Ball; and the ball itself.

The third thematic mini documentary about revolutionary filmmaker Norman McLaren.

An experimental short film of images and music made by Norman McLaren.

New Yorkers watch as Norman McLaren's animated promotional film for Canadian tourism plays on the giant pixelboard overlooking Times Square. The...

An abstract animation by Norman McLaren, who was born in Scotland in 1914. His interest in filmmaking began early in life after he became acquainted...

An experiment in pure design by film artists Norman McLaren and Evelyn Lambart. Lines, ruled directly on film, move with precision and grace against...

Done during war years. Silent film.

A play on the theme of hearts. Two hearts cavort, change shape, shoot arrows at one another, give birth, and finally become one heart bearing the...

An idea for backgrounds never used, late 1940s. Silent film.

Advertising cartoon showing advantages of using gas supply and gas cookers.

Produced for the National Film Board of Canada

A color cocktail by Norman McLaren and Evelyn Lambart, translating into moving patterns of color and light the moods of music written for a jazz...

On a blue background, a series of numbers (1 to 5) begin to appear, forming simple arithmetic equations that create a pattern. Numbers and symbols...

An experiment in pure design by film artists Norman McLaren and Evelyn Lambart. Lines, ruled directly on film, move with precision and grace against...