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Blackfly is an animated short film produced by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) in 1991. Directed by Christopher Hinton, the film is based on the folk song of the same name by Wade Hemsworth, which humorously describes the Canadian wilderness experience of being tormented by blackflies. The animation features a distinctive hand-drawn style that captures both the beauty of the northern Ontario landscape and the comical frustration of a surveyor under attack by the persistent insects. Blackfly was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1992.

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What is the short film Blackfly based on?

Blackfly is based on the folk song of the same name by Canadian songwriter Wade Hemsworth. The song humorously describes the experience of being tormented by blackflies in the Canadian wilderness.

Who directed the NFB short film Blackfly?

Blackfly was directed by Christopher Hinton and produced by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) in 1991. Hinton was known for his distinctive animation style and created several acclaimed NFB shorts.

What year was Blackfly released?

Blackfly was released in 1991 as a National Film Board of Canada production. It became one of the NFB's well-known animated shorts from that era.

Was Blackfly nominated for an Academy Award?

Blackfly was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. It was one of several NFB-produced shorts to receive Oscar recognition over the years.

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