*This event is not hosted by ASIFA East* From executive producer Angelina Jolie and the creators of Oscar-nominees The Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea, this is the story of Parvana, an 11-year-old girl growing up under the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2001. After her father is wrongfully arrested, Parvana disguises herself as…
*This event is not hosted by ASIFA East* Introduced by Caseen Gaines, author The Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual History and with performer Kathy Mullen in person. Followed by book signing. Dirs. Jim Henson, Frank Oz. 1982, 93 mins. 35mm. With Kathy Mullen, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire. On a remote planet in the distant…
ANIMATED SHORTS PROGRAM *This event is not hosted by ASIFA East but by a proud promotional partner, Animation Nights New York* Animation Nights New York presents 2017 November Nabe! Animation Nights New York (ANNY) is a monthly curated animation screening event and annual festival held in New York City. We show animated short films and…
*This event is not hosted by ASIFA East* Screening & Live Event The Secret of Kells Part of Family Matinees Saturday, December 9, 11:00 a.m. Museum of the Moving Image - Bartos Screening Room Presented in collaboration with the Irish Arts Center Dirs. Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey. 2009, 75 mins. 35mm. With the voices of…
Log Jam KJFG No. 5. 2007. Hungary. Directed by Alexei Alexeev. 2 min. Three “professional” musicians—a bear, a rabbit, and a wolf—are practicing their art in the forest, but suddenly a hunter turns up on the scene . . . Kuumba. 1978. USA. Directed by Bob Bloomberg and Jane Aaron. 8 min. Using cutouts…
During four weekends in the month of March, the Festival invites families to explore the world without leaving NYC — and over 25,000 parents, children, and filmmakers are treated to the best new films for ages 3-18 at venues throughout NYC. Each year, we scour the globe to present a highly selective slate of the…
Facebook invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/2119663338266987/ What is Womanimation? As the name implies, it’s a festival showcasing acclaimed animated films created by women from around the world, a celebration of the story-telling power of animation, particularly in the short form. A special edition comes to Massachusetts College of Art and Design on Saturday March 17th at 3:00 pm…
Facebook invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/225305618027375/ Make Pictures: Wednesday March 21 - Sunday March 25 Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 11 AM – 6 PM & Sunday 12 – 6 PM bitforms gallery, 131 Allen St., New York, NY 10002 Opening Reception: Wednesday March 21, 6 – 8 PM Casey Reas and Jeffrey Alan Scudder in Conversation: Saturday…
EVENTBRITE INVITE Join musician Jackie Greene and animator Bill Plympton for the world premiere of their new animated short film, "The Modern Lives", followed by a live performance by Greene and a Q&A with both artists. This screening is free and open to the public. General Admission RSVPs via Eventbrite are appreciated, but not necessary,…
It's time to sit back and relax for another hefty batch of 16mm (no digital!) animated cartoons from the 1920s to the 1940s, straight from the Stathes Archives to the silver screen at Shoestring Press... Program #65 takes place just in time for Peter Cottontail's big day! It's a fluffy feather-filled battle between some of…