Norman McLaren, a Scottish-born Canadian animator and film director, left an indelible mark on the world of animation and filmmaking through his groundbreaking work for the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). A trailblazer in multiple areas, McLaren's innovative approach to animation and filmmaking led to the development of various techniques, including drawn-on-film animation, visual music, abstract film, pixilation, and graphical sound.
Throughout his illustrious career, McLaren received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Documentary in 1952 for his film Neighbours. He also won a Silver Bear for best short documentary at the 1956 Berlin International Film Festival for Rythmetic and a 1969 BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film for Pas de deux.
