Tomm Moore Intervview
We were treated to a Secret of Kells screening a few weeks back. The film, now nominated for best animated film of the year (which I think it deserves) was […]
Krause’s and Siemasko
Members Fran Krause and Will Krause and Chris Siemasko (and others) did some work on this fun spot for Pioneer. (The feller with the full beard looks like Dan Meth).
The Portrait, Awarded
Hearty congrats to Irra Verbitsky whose film “The Portrait” was recently given the Directors Choice Award at the Black Mariah Film Festival.
John Has Love
John Dilworth tells us of this screening that includes is his new short “Rinky Dink”. Films Announced for the 3rd Annual Love Actually: Short Films about Love, Sex & Romance […]
Oscar Animation Nominations 2010
Today, the short lists for the Oscars was revealed today. Here’s the animation stuff. In the feature category: “Coraline” Henry Selick “Fantastic Mr. Fox” Wes Anderson “The Princess and the […]
Short A and O from Rauch T and M
In the last year many of us have produced spots for The Electric Company. Here’s one from the Rauch Brothers. Let me know if you find anymore online.
Animation Therapy
Are you working on a personal film project and feel like you need to share your progress on a regular basis with others to keep focused and motivated? This group […]
Thoughts on James Cameron’s “Avatar”
In this Sunday’s Daily News, Jacob Osterhout spoke of the “Avatar blues,” whose symptoms seemed to be the vague depression avid fans of the film felt when the movie ended. […]
Queens International Film Festival Founder subject of numerous fraud allegations
Following my lousy time at the Queens International Film Festival, it’s come to light, via news sources, that the founder, Marie Castaldo, is the subject of numerous fraud allegations, stemming […]
Fall’09 Update
Dear ASIFA-East International Members,It is time once again for ASIFA International to hold its General Assembly, which occurs every three years. This year ASIFA will be holding the GA at […]