“Coaster” A Creative Ride

“Coaster” A Creative Ride

Every once in a while, two animators will form a strong connection, like two unbonded hydrogen molecules.  The story of Coaster (2019) is the story of Amos Sussigan and Dan […]

SVA After School Special 2019

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SVA After School Special 2019

After School Special 2019: SVA’s Alumni Film & Animation Festival Wednesday, September 18, 2019 –  Sunday, September 22, 2019 Featuring some of School of Visual Arts’ most accomplished film, television, animation, […]

Queer Animation 3

Posted by on Jun 27, 2019 in Uncategorized | No Comments
Queer Animation 3

Thank you to all our filmmakers and guests, Metropolitan Bar and Miyu Studios for creating another wonderful Pride month screening!  Learn more about the films below.   Checking the Third […]

Tom Gasek – Animation at The Jilin Animation Institute

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Tom Gasek – Animation at The Jilin Animation Institute

Several years ago, I was encouraged to apply for a Fulbright Specialist grant by an animation teacher, Mila Farfan, at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. The university had applied […]

50th Anniversary ASIFA video

50th Anniversary ASIFA video

Happy New Year!  Did you know that in 2019, ASIFA East will have it’s FIFTIETH film festival?  To celebrate the big 5-0, we want to hear your stories, and share […]

Call for Queer Film 2019

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Call for Queer Film 2019

Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgenders, Queers, Asexuals, Intersex, Questioning, even Demisexuals… they all make films too! It’s time for the 3rd “Queer Animation” show!    Our first show was such a success (read more), […]

After School Special 2018: SVA’s Alumni Film & Animation Festival

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After School Special 2018: SVA’s Alumni Film & Animation Festival

After School Special 2018: SVA’s Alumni Film & Animation Festival Sunday, September 09, 2018 –  Sunday, September 16, 2018 Event hosted by: School of Visual Arts Reserve Tickets SVA’s 2018 Alumni […]

The Virtual Reality Junior Experience

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The Virtual Reality Junior Experience

“Emotion, is the greatest special effect… it’s free and hard to do.” At least that’s what Jorge Gutiérrez says, the director of Son of Jaguar, a new Virtual Reality short […]

The Yellow Submarine Immersive Experience

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The Yellow Submarine Immersive Experience

I read the feed today oh boy / About a Little Cinema who made the show And though the news was rather rad / Well I just had to go […]

Animated Films by Artists Of Color

Posted by on Oct 10, 2017 in Uncategorized | No Comments
Animated Films by Artists Of Color

ASIFA East is taking submissions for our Animated Film by Artists of Color. Curated by Carrie Hawks (Filmmaker) and Pilar Newton (Filmmaker & Animation Professor)  This is a one time screening […]