Projects

Credits:
Digital Producers: Michelle Villagracia and Chris Hampton
Web Design and Development: Jeff Hume
Copy Editor: Chris Hampton
Senior Producer, CBC Arts: Aaron Leaf
Managing Editor, Digital, Unscripted Content: Andrew D’Cruz

Think Like An Artist asks some of Canada’s best-known visual artists, musicians, filmmakers, actors, authors, poets, playwrights and other creatives: What is a simple trick you use when you encounter an obstacle in your work? 

Inspired by the concept of Oblique Strategies, Think Like An Artist is a virtual deck of cards featuring the wisdom of 67 Canadian artists from across disciplines. Each card includes an original quote meant to inspire creative problem solving from a notable Canadian artist, such as filmmaker Sarah Polley, visual artist Ken Lum and the musician Shad, complemented by a whimsical illustration by Nolan Pelletier.

• 2025 Digital Publishing Awards
  GOLD WINNER – Innovation in Digital Storytelling / Innovation de l’année

The ultimate guide to evenings at home. From thoughtful rituals to the most fun activities, intimate gatherings to solo self-care, this guide will spark so many ideas for having the best time at home. The CBC Life team talked to 16 experts and creatives in different fields to curate this editorial package, perfect for those embracing the cosy culture and homebody economy.

Credits:
Digital Producer: Brittany Toole, Michelle Villagracia and Jamey Ordolis
Web Design and Development: Jeff Hume
Copy Editor: Reiko Milley and Jen Lauriault 
Senior Producer, CBC Life: Jamey Ordolis
Managing Editor, Digital, Unscripted Content: Andrew D’Cruz

Credits:
Digital Producer: Michelle Villagracia
Web Design and Development: Rebecca Viegas, Jeff Hume and Mike Evans
Producer, Unscripted Video: Mercedes Grundy
Copy Editor: Chris Hampton
Publicity: Winston Ma
Manager, Digital Business and Rights: Clara Lee
Senior Producer, CBC Arts: Aaron Leaf
Senior Producer, Unscripted Video: Lucius Dechausay
Managing Editor, Digital, Unscripted Content: Andrew D’Cruz

CBX: Canadian Ballroom Extravaganza is a new kind of ballroom competition. In this series, 10 stars of the ballroom scene pair up with 10 queer and trans filmmakers to battle each other in five categories: Vogue, Bizarre, Sex Siren, Face and Runway. Instead of “walking the ball,” the teams compete by creating stunning short videos that honour the category conventions while serving something fresh and fab.

One of the striking qualities of Anne from Anne with an E is her vivid imagination and her sense of escapism. CBC Digital commissioned animators/illustrators to depict a select scene from season one with their own unique style, bringing users into the world of Anne’s imagination.

(CDMI Funded)

Credits:
Produced by: Michelle Villagracia and Mike Evans
Animators: Suzie Bergeron, Joyce Borenstein, Mathilde Cinq-Mars, Ippiksaut Friesen, Dylan Glynn, Amanda Strong, Malcolm Sutherland, and Thought Cafe.
Executive Producer, Digital, Scripted Content: Brad Frenette

Credits:
Produced by: Michelle Villagracia
Animation: Bee Video Productions
Poem: Christie Lee of Musqueam
Executive Producer, Digital, Scripted Content: Brad Frenette

We commissioned Christie Lee of Musqueam to write and record a poem that explained what is a Trickster. Christie Lee was named Vancouver’s poet laureate back in 2018, and was tasked by the city to champion poetry, language and arts, and elevate the prominence of Host Nation and urban Indigenous poetry and cultural practices, according to the city of Vancouver’s official website.

Taking inspiration from the Haisla Trickster, the same that is depicted in the CBC original series Trickster, Christie’s rendition of the shapeshifting raven teaches us lessons to pass on from generation to generation.

We invited 20 strangers (ages: 19-40, men and women, diverse backgrounds) to answer a series of questions about potentially uncomfortable, on-brand topics around themes or social issues touched on in Workin’ Moms season three.

(CMF Funded)

Credits:
Produced by: Michelle Villagracia
Video Production: Brainstorming Presents
Hosts: Lisa Benedetto and Aidan O’Loughlin
Executive Producer, Digital, Scripted Content: Brad Frenette

We asked Canada’s top film critics, programmers and industry leaders to list their favourite films directed by Canadians. Responses poured in from across the country for more than 200 films. The CBC Arts team then tallied the ballots and compiled the results to form a top 50 that mixes Hollywood blockbusters with indie darlings to create the first ranking of Canadian-directed films.

Each of the top ten films are presented with an original essay from notable Canadian writers exploring its impact.

From Bilal Baig and Joni Mitchell to Martin Short and Tegan & Sara, we’re celebrating the artists who helped us survive 2022 with essays from some of Canada’s most prominent voices and portraits by Natalie Very B.

• 2023 Digital Publishing Awards
  Nominee – Best Digital Editorial Package / Meilleur dossier thématique