New York Lightboard
1961, English. Directed by Norman McLaren.
This short animation of linear symbols made from paper cutouts was created as a Canadian tourism publicity clip. Projected in New York's Times Square, the large signboard was made up of thousands of light bulbs activated by the film images. The film promotes the attractions of the country: the Montreal Jazz Festival, the Calgary Stampede, winter sports, the Canadian Rockies and more, all in McLaren's signature irreverent and playful style.
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- 0h 9m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- 1 January 1961
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New York Lightboard runs 9 minutes (0h 9m).
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New York Lightboard isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1961. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed New York Lightboard?
New York Lightboard (1961) was directed by Norman McLaren.