Hit the Road!
On the road, which is frequently 9th avenue, it is difficult to keep track of animation events in the city. With one hand on my keyboard and one holding a drink, I try…
ASIFA International Online Magazine
Dear ASIFA-East International Members: The ASIFA Magazine, I am delighted to say, has returned this season in a new online edition, again edited by the incomparable Chris Robinson, with exclusive…
Tribeca Film Festival
Hello. Our friends at the Tribeca Film Festival have generously offered our members free tickets to attend the following films. If you would like to partake in this offer, please…
Psych!
When you’ve had a long hard day facing the ugly truth, it helps to have a beer hall to turn to. After I escaped the dangers of corporate pranks and…
Story & Character Masterclass in New York City
Our friends at Van Arts wrote us to share the exciting news that their Story and Character Masterclass is returning to New York City! A limited number of discount tickets…
Thank you Jurors!
A special thank you to all our jurors, who made it out to 5, yes 5, jury screenings to select the award winners of the 46th Annual ASIFA-East Animation Festival!…
Al-Mahjar: Q&A with the director of The Prophet
Almost 100 years ago, in a land almost 5000 miles away from New York City, a man named Almustafa was kept under house arrest for his visionary and powerful voice.…
Teaching Positions Available at the University of Connecticut
Our friends at the The University of Connecticut’s Digital Media Design department are hiring for the coming semester. There are openings in Motion Graphics, Game Design, and Web design.…
2015 Montreal Stop Motion Film Festival – Call For Entries
From our friends at the Montreal Stop Motion Film Festival: PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Distribution 2015 Montreal Stop Motion Film Festival – Call for Entries Now Open! New this year:…
Tribute to Michael Sporn, SVA Theatre, 3/2/2015
One year ago, the New York animation community lost a monumental figure. Animator and director Michael Sporn made short films and TV specials, ran a prominent animation studio for over…