ASIFA-East is excited to announce a lottery drawing for a pair of tickets to see the groundbreaking new film, An Oversimplification of Her Beauty! Open to current ASIFA-East members only. To enter, please send your full name and email address…
2013 ASIFA East Animation Festival Awards Ceremony and Reception
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Please join ASIFA-East for our 2013 Animation Festival Awards Ceremony! Awards will be presented, bashful thank you’s recorded, and a lively reception will follow. Sunday, May 19th 2013 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tishman Auditorium at The New School 66…
Jury Night: Independent Films (Article Two)
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It’s that time of year again…or one of many times of year, but this one is ours. ASIFA-East’s festival judgings usually span a few nights, and one particular night is dedicated to the independent work of animation artists. New York…
Jury Night: Independent Films (Article One)
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Article by Caresse Singh. Wednesday night, April the 2nd was the final chapter in this year’s ASIFA-East Jury Screenings. With 29 films averaging at about 4.5 minutes each, Independent Night was geared to be a promising and concise visual display…
CMA Presents Pitching with Linda Simensky
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Our friends at The Children’s Media Association would like to invite the ASIFA-East community to ‘The Do’s and Don’ts of Pitching with Linda Simensky‘ on Saturday, April 27th for free admission! Linda is pulling together a presentation that will shed…
ASIFA Jury Night – Experimental & Commercial
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The big themes amongst the commissioned work category this year were kids films, educational films, and public works. Most conspicuous on the list were the TED-Ed animations. (same client, different animators) TED-Ed is part of TED-Talks, and the group matches…
Nickelodeon Noodles and Doodles! Wednesday night! FREE FOOD!
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NICKELODEON CORDIALLY INVITES YOU: Come hang out and draw with fellow doodlers! We’ll provide the noodles, you bring your drawing tools and creativity. Wednesday, April 3rd, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at THE LODGE (1515 Broadway, 7th Floor) To RSVP,…
ASIFA-East Jury Screening – Student Night
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Wednesday was the first night of jury screenings for this year’s ASIFA-East Animated Film Festival. First up: student films! It was not so long ago that I was an animation student myself, and I vividly remember the stressful days and…
Croodly Stated
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On March 12th, “The Croods” screened at the Union Square Regal Cinemas. John Canemaker hosted a Q&A with directors Kirk De Micco & Chris Sanders. It was a rather special evening for NYU students and alumni. Mr. Canemaker (an NYU…
ASIFA East Jury Screenings Update: Films Lists Online!
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Hey fine animation types! For the first time in our festival history we’re sharing the film lists before the judging nights take place. We hope with sharing the films list this year folks can spread the word of their film…
ASIFA-East Jury Screenings Update! Membership Cards!!
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It’s time to cast your vote to decide what films will make the 2013 ASIFA-East Animated Film Festival! And while you’re at the screenings, you’ll be able to pick up your new ASIFA-East membership card! That’s right! We will have…
“Wolf Children” with director Mamoru Hosoda
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On Saturday March 9th, a little less than 24 hours after a romantic snowstorm, the sun shone down on the beautiful people of New York. Many people were walking their dogs or riding their scooters up and down 23rd St…