• NYC Animation Weekend

    Hostos Community College 450 Grand Concourse, The Bronx, NY

    NYC Animation Weekend (#NYCAnimWknd) is ASIFA-East's event to celebrate International Animation Day. It's a time to get together to watch both local and international animations, listen to speakers and meet and talk to other artists. This year we'll be screening our festival winners, WIA NYC's festival winners and a selection of films from other ASIFA…

  • ASIFA-East Book Event

    Jefferson Market Library 425 6th Ave, New York

    Meet Robby Gilbert, author of New York Animation 1966-1999, A City in Motion and Neil O'Brien, author of After Disney for a discussion and Q&A about their books that document important, transitional and yet overlooked times in animation. Reserve your tickets here   Moderated by Professor of Art and Animation Jake S. Friedman, author of…

  • Student Films I

    Join us for a virtual livestream of our many student film submissions. Since we got so many wonderful films in this category this year, we need your help to pick which ones will be shown in person at the end of the month. These livestreams will be available to vote on for a few weeks…

  • Student Films II

    Join us for a virtual livestream of our many student film submissions. Since we got so many wonderful films in this category this year, we need your help to pick which ones will be shown in person at the end of the month. These livestreams will be available to vote on for a few weeks…

  • Student Films III

    Join us for a virtual livestream of our many student film submissions. Since we got so many wonderful films in this category this year, we need your help to pick which ones will be shown in person at the end of the month. These livestreams will be available to vote on for a few weeks…

  • Independent Films I

    136 W 21st St New York, NY, United States

    The first night of our Independent works, shown in the theater for your viewing pleasure. Independent Animation has always been at the heart of ASIFA-East. We hope our members will join us to vote on their favorite films, but you don't have to be a member to come and enjoy the show!

  • Independent Films II

    136 W 21st St New York, NY, United States

    The second night of our Independent works, shown in the theater for your viewing pleasure. Independent Animation has always been at the heart of ASIFA-East. We hope our members will join us to vote on their favorite films, but you don't have to be a member to come and enjoy the show!

  • Experimental, Commissioned, and Music Video

    136 W 21st St New York, NY, United States

    This screening at SVA is comprised of all of our experimental and non-narrative films, as well as those films that were commissioned for a purpose such as advertising or to accompany a piece of music. We look forward to seeing you there!

  • Student Films (Select)

    136 W 21st St New York, NY, United States

    Join us at SVA to see a select program of the many student works on the big screen! These are the currently highest ranked films based on your voting, so come either to watch your favorites, or to vote on this select program to narrow down our winners for the final award. We hope to…

  • BEHIND THE MAGIC OF BILL PLYMPTON: A ROAST

    SVA Theatre 333 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United States

    Legendary Animator and Two-Time Academy Award Nominee Bill Plympton Honored in a Night of Stories, Celebration, and Tribute New York, NY — ASIFA-East and the School of Visual Arts MFA Computer Arts program proudly present Behind the Magic of Bill Plympton: A Roast, a one-night celebration honoring the extraordinary career of legendary independent animator and…