Orbis Park is a double dedication: 1 to classical animation, and 2 to New York City. Andrew Kaiko’s pursuit of classical character animation during such a trying time for New York’s animation industry culminates in this film. The inspiration of…
Warning: NSFW. Contains graphic nudity, swearing, and a sexual reference to Bea Arthur. I first saw Vacuum Attraction several months ago at a screening, and thought it was one of the better films of the evening. This was primarily because…
Warning: NSFW. Contains swearing, references to drugs, and the famous Tommy Lee/Pamela Anderson home movie. Written and Animated by Morgan Miller and Josh Kleefeld. Made especially for the Ottawa Animation festival, Morgan Miller’s A History of Animation offers a 10-minute…
A Letter to Father (2010), a short film by Christine Chong, is about a young man writing a letter to his late father. In the letter, he describes to his father the adventures he is having on a fantastical journey,…
This week’s Viewseum exhibit is one of Robert Lyons’s many timelapse films. This particular film explores the difference between a quiet country life and the energy of a fast-paced city. Timelapse is one of the most unique tricks you can…
Today’s Viewseum entry is a short film with traits that most city dwellers can relate to. Traits pertaining to the consistent use of the elevator, a luxury most city dwellers (including us New Yorkers) tend to take for granted. Filmmaker…
This week’s Viewseum entry is an example of an alternative/experimental style called “Cameraless Animation.” Robert Lyons regularly teaches Stop-Motion and Experimental Animation, and his trademark is ending each course with a collaborative-class project, often involving original film-stock. “Rites” was made…
