“Coaster” A Creative Ride
Every once in a while, two animators will form a strong connection, like two unbonded hydrogen molecules. The story of Coaster (2019) is the story of Amos Sussigan and Dan…
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SVA After School Special 2019
After School Special 2019: SVA’s Alumni Film & Animation Festival Wednesday, September 18, 2019 – Sunday, September 22, 2019 Featuring some of School of Visual Arts’ most accomplished film, television, animation,…
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Richard Williams (1933–2019)
An animation legend left us today. Richard Williams (1933-2019), at age 86, lived as long as many or most of us manage—but his surrendering this life hits unusually…
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Queer Animation 3
Thank you to all our filmmakers and guests, Metropolitan Bar and Miyu Studios for creating another wonderful Pride month screening! Learn more about the films below. Checking the Third…
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Tom Gasek – Animation at The Jilin Animation Institute
Several years ago, I was encouraged to apply for a Fulbright Specialist grant by an animation teacher, Mila Farfan, at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. The university had applied…
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50th Annual ASIFA East Award Winners!
Student Film: Honorable Mention A Long Way From Home by Andy Tai and Eduardo Enriquez, School of Visual Arts A Long Way From Home by Andy Tai and Eduardo Enriquez…
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50th Anniversary ASIFA video
Happy New Year! Did you know that in 2019, ASIFA East will have it’s FIFTIETH film festival? To celebrate the big 5-0, we want to hear your stories, and share…
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Call for Queer Film 2019
Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgenders, Queers, Asexuals, Intersex, Questioning, even Demisexuals… they all make films too! It’s time for the 3rd “Queer Animation” show! Our first show was such a success (read more),…
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Isle of Dogs Masterclass with Andy Gent
When I arrived 20 minutes early to the Stop Motion Animation Masterclass with Andy Gent at Pratt Institute, every seat was already occupied by an eager animation student or professional,…
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After School Special 2018: SVA’s Alumni Film & Animation Festival
After School Special 2018: SVA’s Alumni Film & Animation Festival Sunday, September 09, 2018 – Sunday, September 16, 2018 Event hosted by: School of Visual Arts Reserve Tickets SVA’s 2018 Alumni…
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