Summer Wars

Posted by on Dec 26, 2010 in Feature Articles | No Comments

Film review by Tristian Goik. Summer Wars is the latest anime in a long line of animation from Japan that has its roots in the Fat Man and Little Boy.  […]

There’s Always More We Could Be Doing

Posted by on Dec 23, 2010 in Feature Articles | No Comments
There’s Always More We Could Be Doing

Above image by PES, pre-production sketches for his indie film which doubled as a commercial directing spec, “Roof Sex.”I’m still seeing a lot of newcomers to the NY animation scene having difficulty finding work. That’s not a big surprise, given the …

Job Alert!

Posted by on Dec 20, 2010 in Feature Articles, Job Board | No Comments

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Primal Screen is seeking ATL-based FLASH animators to start ATL-ON-SITE job for The Electric Company (8-14wks, depending) immediately, JAN 3. Please send reels or websites to teresa at […]

Have ASIFA-East Mementos?

Posted by on Dec 16, 2010 in International Update | No Comments

Do you have an old sketch, a photo or doodle on a cocktail napkin from an ASIFA-East event gone by, an ancient program or poster from a years-ago event, or […]

Authorship

Posted by on Dec 15, 2010 in Feature Articles | No Comments

I’ve had a crazy busy year in 2010 (knock on wood), with my happy little virtual studio completing an eleven minute industrial film, two pilots, six original Sesame shorts, and about 150 (believe it or not) one-minute flash cartoons for Sesame Street E…

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Posted by on Dec 13, 2010 in Feature Articles | No Comments
Between a Rock and a Hard Place

I haven’t shared this particular story in one of my books, and I think that’s because I didn’t know how I could frame it into a learnable lesson. One of my favorite quotes from my friend, veteran development executive Linda Simensky is, “You’re not wor…

Happy Holidays Everyone!!!!

Posted by on Dec 9, 2010 in Feature Articles | No Comments

I give you snow!

Where is Olifant?

Posted by on Dec 9, 2010 in Viewseum | 2 Comments
Where is Olifant?

Happy Holidays, everyone! ASIFA-East member Doug Vitarelli sends us this bit of exciting news! Long time NYC animator Doug Vitarelli has just completed a website for kids, www.WhereIsOlifant.com, that has […]

It happened in NY Animation: 2010 Edition

Posted by on Dec 4, 2010 in Feature Articles | No Comments
It happened in NY Animation: 2010 Edition

The whole world seems to be “list happy,” so how can I resist compiling a list of important happenings in NY Animation for our soon-to-be-departing year. If you notice any milestones missed, feel free to include them in the comments below. Wishing you …

5 Lessons from the Fab 4

Posted by on Nov 27, 2010 in Feature Articles | No Comments
5 Lessons from the Fab 4

There are two kinds of people in this world. People who appreciate The Beatles, and people who will eventually appreciate them. Think I’m wrong? All the Beatle-bashers I’ve known eventually asked me to lend them one of their CDs. Richard O’ Connor, I’m…