Derek Lamb Movies

Derek Lamb stop motion film, 1969

Penguins Behind Bars is an Adult Swim special, adapted from the graphic novel of the same name by Janet Perlman, that aired only once on July 20th...

Two indigent street children in a developing country become the target of an HIV positive pedophile who attempts to lure them in with money.

This animated film illustrates the terrible journey, the back-breaking work, the exotic and gaudy city of Dawson, and the turmoil and triumphs of the...

This animated short film attempts to answer the eternal questions, What is dying? and How does it feel? Based on recent studies, case histories and...

A freewheeling cinematic experience, this film is the work of two filmmakers who relate their perceptions of each other through their respective...

This film describes the journey of nomadic Asian people to North America via a land bridge.

A nonsense song, sung by Burl Ives and given unrestrained interpretation by the cartoonist. Of course, by the time the song ends the old lady has...

This film is about the emotions that can lead one to take that jump into space necessary for hang gliding with a Delta Plane.

This vignette illustrates the variety of professions, people and technical procedures required by the filmmaking process.

The metamorphosis of a map of Canada into human forms who share the natural resources to the rhythm of a dance.

The inhabitants of a village learn to overcome their fears of the unknown.

In this short film by Norman McLaren, dancers enact the Greek tragedy of Narcissus, the beautiful youth whose excessive self-love condemned him to a...

A disgruntled Uncle Sam complains that nobody listens to him anymore, and what's more, he doesn't even know what's going on up there. "I thought we...

A lonely woodcarver longs for a son, so he builds a wooden puppet and names it Spinnolio

A story about two symbolic characters who sway to the song Alouette.

A collection of one-minute cartoons produced by the National Film Board of Canada animators for government sponsors. Showcasing a playful selection...

An animation submitted to the Academy for Oscar consideration.

Canuck anti-drugs propaganda film about how glue huffing and pill popping and weed smoking leads to child prostitution. Or something. The backstory...