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
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
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
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
“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
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
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…
School Of Visual Arts: After School Special
Featuring some of School of Visual Arts’ most accomplished film, television, animation, and visual effects alumni, this week-long festival will include screenings, premieres of new work, and behind-the-scenes looks at cinema & television hits and…
LEAP! Pre-Release
The Weinstein Company invites ASIFA Members and their Families (Member +3) to a Pre-Release Screening of LEAP! 11-year-old orphan, Félicie has one dream – to go to Paris and become…
Manhattan Bridge Animation: Masstransiscope
By Iemi Hernandez-Kim When I was a teenager, I’d take the Q into the city for after school activities. Right before the train swept onto the Manhattan bridge, there’ll be…