Join curator Willy Hartland for a wild romp of an evening, in this eclectic program of cartoons set in an urban setting. Featuring a Q&A with many of the participating filmmakers. 1. George Griffin, “Candy Machine” (1972) The man just wants a piece of candy. The candy machine just wants a piece of the man. 2.…
ASIFA-East and the Norwegian Consulate General are proud to present a spotlight on Norwegian Animation! This year Odd Is An Egg by Kristin Ulseth is being screened as part of the TriBeCa Film Festival, and is produced through Norway’s largest and most prominent animation studio, Qvisten Animation. It is just one of several international "Animated Shorts: Curated by Whoopi Goldberg," a…
"Dirs. Michael Fiore, Erik Sharkey. 2016, 94 mins. DCP. Hired by Walt Disney in 1956, Floyd Norman was the first African-American animator to work for the studio. He has been called the “Forrest Gump” of animation, because he worked on such timeless classics as The Sleeping Beauty, 101 Dalmatians, and The Jungle Book, as well as the Hanna…
MOMA LINK In Candy Kugel’s new film I, Candy (2018), the process of deconstructing a childhood drawing triggers the artist’s reflections on a personal history with anti-Semitism, political activism, and life choices affected by luck and determination. Displaying an encyclopedic range of animation techniques with remarkable dexterity, I, Candy is a testament to Kugel’s pioneering 45-year career in the…
Join curator Willy Hartland for this sun-filled sampler of animated films set at the beach, and a Q&A with special guests!
An event where animators and animation fans in NYC can meet, view, talk and be inspired. ASIFA-East presents NYC Animation Weekend, an event where NYC’s most prestigious animation organizations come together to present programs and offer a place for animators and animation fans to meet, be inspired and enjoy animation. ASIFA-East will present the…
A panel discussion with animators Patrick Smith, JavaDoodles, Nate Ziller, Desmond Du, Annastacia (Missink Toons) Henry-Ramos and Peter (PikaPetey) Casey about the importance of on online presence, how to successfully promote your work and how to turn a profit. Get your tickets here