Guest Blogger Tom Warburton: The Right Thing To Do

Guest Blogger Tom Warburton:  The Right Thing To Do

Friends, I don’t need to tell you that our country stands at a crossroads. The two paths before us lead in opposite directions, neither one easier than the other. The […]

Blog Roundup

Posted by on Oct 13, 2011 in Feature Articles | No Comments

Richard O’Connor wrote a wonderful article about our recent tribute to Karen Aqua, as well as another on our Open Screening!  Thanks Richard! I also caught this in the blogosphere:  […]

The Animated Films of Karen Aqua

Posted by on Oct 12, 2011 in Feature Articles | One Comment
The Animated Films of Karen Aqua

ASIFA-East paid tribute last night to animation great Karen Aqua, who passed away this past May. ASIFA-East Board Member Deb Solomon coordinated the event and the films were introduced by […]

John Hubley: An Academy Salute

Posted by on Oct 11, 2011 in Feature Articles | No Comments
John Hubley:  An Academy Salute

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences events are always a classy affair. Last night’s Academy Salute to John Hubley was no exception. Introduced by stylish Academy Program Director […]

The Lift by Robert Kohr

Posted by on Oct 3, 2011 in Viewseum | No Comments
The Lift by Robert Kohr

Today’s Viewseum entry is a short film with traits that most city dwellers can relate to. Traits pertaining to the consistent use of the elevator, a luxury most city dwellers […]

Open Screening Film List

Here’s a list of the films that were screened at our Annual Open Screening.  Thanks to all the filmmakers for sharing their work! Alisa Stern   “Slim” Alex Torres  “A […]

ASIFA-East President’s Letter – September 2011

Posted by on Sep 28, 2011 in Feature Articles | No Comments
ASIFA-East President’s Letter – September 2011

The ASIFA-East season officially opens tomorrow night with the ASIFA-East Annual Open Screening. One of only two ASIFA-East events that is done annually,  the ASIFA-East Annual Open Screening is held in the […]

Podcast: Linda talks about ASIFA East on the Frenzer Foreman Animation Forum

Posted by on Sep 21, 2011 in Feature Articles | One Comment
Podcast:  Linda talks about ASIFA East on the Frenzer Foreman Animation Forum

Looking for a new animation podcast? Check out the Frenzer Foreman Animation Forum! FFAF Podcast Episode 26 I recently visited their secret recording headquarters to chat about animation, ASIFA East, […]

“Rites” by Robert Lyons and U-Arts Film-Digital-Film

Posted by on Sep 20, 2011 in Viewseum | One Comment
“Rites” by Robert Lyons and U-Arts Film-Digital-Film

http://vimeo.com/19085116 This week’s Viewseum entry is an example of an alternative/experimental style called “Cameraless Animation.” Robert Lyons regularly teaches Stop-Motion and Experimental Animation, and his trademark is ending each course […]

The 1st Time Cee Cee Did Acid by Twins are Weird

Posted by on Sep 11, 2011 in Viewseum | 2 Comments
The 1st Time Cee Cee Did Acid by Twins are Weird

Warning: Not Suitable for all audiences! Contains adult language and graphic references to drugs, bodily functions, and undercooked fish. Lets really get moving with this Viewseum. This is The 1st […]