“Sugar” by Katie Cropper
Katie Cropper’s short film Sugar seems simple enough upon first glance, but it possibly has some more complex undertones to it. It begins with a simplified landscape, forming with sound…
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Three more weeks! ASIFA-East Animation Festival Deadline!
Entry Forms Now Available! Our annual animated film festival is now taking submissions. Please download this form for instructions on how to submit your entries. All films are due no…
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Meet the Director’s of Oscar-Nominated Film “Chico & Rita”
On Feb 10, GKIDS is opening the animated feature Chico & Rita at New York City’s Angelika Theater with the directors in attendance for Q&As all throughout opening weekend. The…
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Some of you may remember my story on the Queens International Film Festival, or the subsequent DA investigation into numerous fraud allegations against Marie Castaldo, the woman behind the festival. …
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Steven Zelin Talks Taxes!
Calling all artists and entertainment professionals! Please join ASIFA-East as we present an evening with Steven Zelin, The Singing CPA! WHEN: 2/15/12 @ 7:00pm WHERE: SVA, 209 East 23 Street,…
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2012 ASIFA-East Animated Film Festival
Entry Forms Now Available! Our annual film festival is now taking submissions. Please download this form for instructions on how to submit your entries. All films are due no later…
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“Boy” by Steven Subotnick
Warning: Well not a warning really. It is author’s opinion that viewers watch the clip before reading the description. It is not required, just a way to take in the…
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A Visit with Animator Dustin Grella
Interview By Richard Gorey This month, I visited with animator/filmmaker Dustin Grella, whose film Prayers for Peace won an ASIFA East award (and several others) last year. I’ve been…
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In Memoriam: Vincent Cafarelli (1930-2011)
(Linda Beck) On December 1st, 2011, we lost animation veteran and ASIFA-East Founding Member, Vincent “Vinny” Cafarelli, who passed away peacefully in his sleep at age 81. Founding Member Vincent…
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What happened at the ASIFA-East Auction???
Tristian Goik brings us this fantastic infographic! Enjoy!
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