Making it in a Freelance World
This is the first in a series of articles on freelancer issues. I hope that by focusing on the life of a freelancer and the everyday challenges that entails, it…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…