ASIFA-East Exposure Sheet

Article written by Katie Cropper.

On Wednesday April 22, ASIFA-East held a panel discussion about the current state of the New York Animation industry. Moderated by the lovely Linda Beck, the main contributors were Steven Conner, Howard Beckerman, David Levy, David Wachtenheim, and, via email, Linda Simensky. All of which are pretty heavy names in New York animation so going into this discussion I expected some deep and meaningful words of advice and perhaps some reassurance for the Big Apple. I wasn’t disappointed, though I can’t say that the … Continue Reading

Photo courtesy of J.J. Sedelmaier

Photo courtesy of J.J. Sedelmaier

Today we bring you Part Two of Richard Gorey’s review of the It All Started Here exhibition, brought to you by Howard Beckerman and J. J. Sedelmaier.
It All Started Here: Part 2

Review by Richard Gorey.

It All Started Here took up two levels of gallery space. The first floor, dominated by a life-sized cutout of Gertie the Dinosaur, … Continue Reading

Today we bring you Part One of Richard Gorey’s wonderful review of the retrospective of NY’s Animation History last month, brought to you by Howard Beckerman and J. J. Sedelmaier. Stay tuned tomorrow, for Part 2.
It All Started Here: Part 1

Review by Richard Gorey.

Howard Beckerman, co-curator of the Westchester Arts Center’s animation exhibit, recently told me, “I’ve always said the two best-kept secrets of world War II were the development of the Atom Bomb and that Animation began–and was still being produced–in New York, not just California.” Last month, Beckerman and animation producer J.J. Sedelmaier helped to … Continue Reading

From January 20 – February 28, The Westchester Arts Council will be featuring an exciting exhibition on New York’s 103 year relationship with the Animation Industry.  The NY Times wrote an excellent article on the exhibition and the accompanying programs throughout Westchester County, which include not only original artwork and animation clips from various projects produced in New York, but screenings, panel discussions, and workshops for both children and adults.  “It All Started Here” was curated by veteran animators J. J. Sedelmaier and Howard … Continue Reading

Welcome back and Happy New Year!!   This looks like a fun event coming up in White Plains, NY.

IT ALL STARTED HERE!
New York’s 103 year relationship with the Animation Industry.

Opening Reception: Saturday, Jan 17, 5-8pm
On View: January 20 – February 28

Curated by Howard Beckerman and J. J. Sedelmaier
Presented by ArtsWestchester in partnership with J. J. Sedelmaier Productions, Inc. and Blue Sky Studios