Above still from Sylvan Chomet’s The Illusionist. An animated film about adult relationships made for a thinking audience. During the day of the blizzard, Debbie and I went to the Paris Theatre to see Sylvan Chomet’s “The Illusionist.” At the film’s en…
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. …
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
I give you snow!
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…
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 …