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Blinkity Blank

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A playful exercise in intermittent animation and spasmodic imagery. Playing with the laws relating to persistence of vision and after-image on the retina of the eye, McLaren engraves pictures on blank film creating vivid, percussive effects.

DirectorNorman McLaren
WriterNorman McLaren
ProducerNorman McLaren

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

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Blinkity Blank — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Blinkity Blank?

Blinkity Blank is streaming on NFB and Filmzie in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Blinkity Blank on Netflix?

No, Blinkity Blank is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB and Filmzie.

Is Blinkity Blank on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Blinkity Blank isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB and Filmzie instead.

Where can I watch Blinkity Blank for free?

Blinkity Blank is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB and Filmzie in Canada.