On Feb. 1, 2026, we hosted Robby Gilbert, author of New York Animation 1966-1999, A City in Motion and Neil O’Brien, author of After Disney at the Jefferson Market Library for a discussion and…
A lot of artists are exploring AI and posting their results all over social media but very few are creating complete pieces. I’ve been following longtime NYC Creative Director’s (https://www.kingboss.tv/)…
Interview with Douglas Vitarelli Mark Stansberry, the owner of Screen Arts Institute, has been producing traditional 2d animation for over 25 years and has worked on everything from network animated…
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, ASIFA-East hosted #NYCAnimWknd at Hostos Community College to celebrate International Animation Day (IAD).
By Robby Gilbert Published by Palgrave MacMillan. 366 pages Book ReviewBy Douglas Vitarelli Like many animators, I have a decent collection of books on animation, cartoons and graphic novels. Like…
Interview with J.J. Sedelmaier Aaron Augenblick is an animator, writer, director, and founder of Augenblick Studios in Brooklyn, NY. Since opening in 1999, his studio has been influential in popularizing…
a conversation with Doug Vitarelli Peter Ahern is a multi-award winning filmmaker, animator and illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York. During his career, he’s worked as a 2D animator and…
On October 11, 2025, ASIFA-East hosted a panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence at the Hudson Park Library.Our amazing panelists, Creative Director Daniel Garcia, Educator Mattia Casalegno, Animators Aaron Augenblick and…
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On September 13, 2025 at the Hudson Park Public Library, we held a panel discussion on Social Media and Animation. Our incredible panelists, Pat Smith, Staci (Missink Toons) Henry-Ramos, Peter…
