Minds in Motion
Written by Christopher Siemasko. Do you remember the way it felt the first time you saw your animation moving on its own? That is the experience that the Jacob Burns…
“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…
Help Solve the Mystery of Marie Jocelyne
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. …
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…
“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…
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…
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…
ASIFA-East President’s Letter – January 2012
(Linda Beck) I hope your holidays were pleasant and peaceful and that you are successfully keeping up with the new year! 2011 was a terrific year for our organization and…
Money Matters: On Invoicing
I didn’t have to write my first invoice until 2005, when I was asked to do additional freelance work for promotional videos for a TV series production I was on…
ASIFA-East Presents Inside Sesame Street
On January 12, 2012, ASIFA-East held an informative panel discussion with representatives from Sesame Workshop. Hosted by Justin Simonich (Production Coordinator), the panel was made up of Louis Henry Mitchell…