Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgenders, Queers, Asexuals, Intersex, Questioning, even Demisexuals... they all make films too! Celebrate Pride month with "Queer Animation: From A to Z"! A selection of short films from the last 5 years and from more than 5 different countries, curated by Tristian Goik. Grab a Happy Hour drink at the bar,…
Participate in a fundraiser organized by local filmmakers Jaime Ekkens, Alba Garcia-Rivas, Dayna Gonzalez, and Stephen Sues! "As everyone knows by now, on Sept. 20 Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico leaving the island with no power and little resources in the way of food, water and basic medial care. This is a benefit for: The…
#NewFest2017 is coming to #NYC this October 19th-24th! Check out their official film slate here: http://bit.ly/2h6HLro Drawn This Way - "This bold and inventive series of formally adventurous and engaging shorts highlights animation’s varied capacity to capture self-expression, identity, and communication. Beauty encompasses the fluidity of everyday life, whether going for a swim, cooking your…
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…
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…
Hosted by NYC ACM SIGGRAPH FACEBOOK INVITE HERE Come join us for the April installment of BYOA, featuring guest presenters Titmouse! Here's your chance to share what you've been working on with the rest of the NYC-area digital media community - and to check out what others have been doing. Come and meet other animators, exchange…
FACEBOOK INVITE HERE Myths. Legends. Tales of Wonder. Come experience them all as told by animators around the globe. You won't want to Myth it! Totally Free, Totally Awesome at GIPHY HQ 416 W 13th St, Suite 207 New York, NY For more information and to submit your own animated loop, check out www.loopdeloop.org
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…
PICTURE THIS! at Union Hall - Brooklyn PICTURE THIS! is a new show from Brandie Posey & Sam Varela: two girls who want to push the boundaries of what a comedy show can be. Picture This! is a live comedy show with stand-ups performing while they are drawn live by some of the best animators,…