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Interviews

“Coaster” A Creative Ride

Feature Articles, Interviews, UncategorizedBy TristianOctober 3, 2019

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…

It’s a Jungle Out There: Virgile Bage’s “NYPDQ”

Interviews, UncategorizedBy TristianFebruary 4, 2016

by David Howard NYPDQ tackles the dirty streets of New York and the work of two hard-nosed detectives as they clean up the city one case at a time.  Except…

PIG GOAT BANANA CRICKET!!!!

Interviews, UncategorizedBy TristianJuly 20, 2015

            Most corporate offices are content to dress their entrances with glass doors, frigid marble and post-9/11 turn-styles, which means Viacom is not most corporations. The 1515 Broadway lobby has…

Hit the Road!

Feature Articles, International Update, Interviews, UncategorizedBy TristianApril 29, 2015

On the road, which is frequently 9th avenue, it is difficult to keep track of animation events in the city.  With one hand on my keyboard and one holding a drink, I try…

Croodly Stated

Feature Articles, InterviewsBy TristianMarch 23, 2013

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…

The Importance of Being Signe

Feature Articles, Industry Events, InterviewsBy TristianFebruary 23, 20131 Comment

On Wednesday, Feb 20th, I noticed an intriguing Facebook News Feed item that wasn’t a meme, paid-ad, or desperate-cry-for-help.  Signe Baumane invited people to hob knob with animators in a…

The Greatest Animated Film Never Made

Feature Articles, InterviewsBy ASIFA EastNovember 13, 20123 Comments

Persistence of Vision Review of Kevin Schreck’s new documentary, by Richard Gorey There’s something so compelling about genius, to us mortals who might never achieve such dizzying heights. There’s something…

A Chat with Animator Chris Conforti

Feature Articles, InterviewsBy ASIFA EastApril 28, 2012

Interview by Richard Gorey   Last month I spoke with New York Animator Chris Conforti, whose work I first saw when I guest-lectured in Dave Levy’s “Careers in Animation” class…

A Visit with Animator Dustin Grella

Feature Articles, InterviewsBy ASIFA EastJanuary 19, 2012

  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…

Chatting with Animator Jane Wu

Feature Articles, InterviewsBy ASIFA EastDecember 4, 2011

An ASIFA Interview by Richard Gorey This month in our continuing series of visits with New York animation professionals we’re chatting with Jane Wu, whose short film, Book Girl and…

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