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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T110000
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SUMMARY:Social Media Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nGet your tickets here \n 
URL:https://asifaeast.com/event/social-media-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Hudson Park Library\, 66 Leroy St.\, New York\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion,Q&A
ORGANIZER;CN="ASIFA East":MAILTO:asifaeastevents@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T110000
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence and Animation
DESCRIPTION:A panel discussion with industry artists on the pros and cons of AI\, its current and possible future effects on animation\, animation studios and independent artists. \n  \n \nFeaturing animator Nate Ziller\, motion designer Daniel Garcia\, media analyst Audrey Schomer\, educator and artist Mattia Casalegno and animator Aaron Augenblick.
URL:https://asifaeast.com/event/artificial-intelligence-and-animation/
LOCATION:Hudson Park Library\, 66 Leroy St.\, New York\, 10014\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ASIFA East":MAILTO:asifaeastevents@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T113000
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SUMMARY:NYC Animation Weekend
DESCRIPTION:NYC Animation Weekend (#NYCAnimWknd) is ASIFA-East’s event to celebrate International Animation Day.\nIt’s a time to get together to watch both local and international animations\, listen to speakers and meet and talk to other artists. \nThis year we’ll be screening our festival winners\, WIA NYC’s festival winners and a selection of films from other ASIFA chapters. \nWe’ll also here talks from Josue Advincola about how to create a web series and Robby Gilbert\, the author of the essential NYC animation history book “New York Animation 1966-1999. A City in Motion.” \nDoors open at 11:30am \nHostos Community College \nC Building \n450 Grand Concourse \n  \n12 pm \nASIFA-East Festival Winners \nA screening of the best from our fest \n  \n2:00pm \nRobby Gilbert Book Discussion \nRobby will discuss his book “New York Animation 1966-1999\, A City in Motion”. \nQ&A will follow \n  \n2:30pm \nWIA NYC Festival Winners \nThe best of Women in Animation’s New York Chapter’s film festival \n  \n3:00pm \nBreak \nFood and Drinks \n  \n4:00pm \nCreating a Web Series \nJosué Advincola will discuss his process on creating his web series “Work Buddies”. \nQ&A will follow \n  \n4:30pm \nASIFA International \nAnimations from around the world \n 
URL:https://asifaeast.com/event/nyc-animation-weekend/
LOCATION:Hostos Community College\, 450 Grand Concourse\, The Bronx\, NY
ORGANIZER;CN="ASIFA East":MAILTO:asifaeastevents@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T170000
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CREATED:20251217T030427Z
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SUMMARY:ASIFA-East Book Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nReserve your tickets here \n  \n \nModerated by Professor of Art and Animation Jake S. Friedman\, author of The Disney Revolt.
URL:https://asifaeast.com/event/asifa-east-book-event/
LOCATION:Jefferson Market Library\, 425 6th Ave\, New York\, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T210000
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CREATED:20260302T152240Z
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SUMMARY:Student Films I
DESCRIPTION: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 after they debut\, so if you want to see every student work submitted to our fest\, please check them out!
URL:https://asifaeast.com/event/student-films-i-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:ASIFA-East Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T190000
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CREATED:20260302T152240Z
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SUMMARY:Student Films II
DESCRIPTION: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 after they debut\, so if you want to see every student work submitted to our fest\, please check them out!
URL:https://asifaeast.com/event/student-films-ii/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:ASIFA-East Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T190000
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CREATED:20260302T152241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T153306Z
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SUMMARY:Student Films III
DESCRIPTION: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 after they debut\, so if you want to see every student work submitted to our fest\, please check them out!
URL:https://asifaeast.com/event/student-films-iii/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:ASIFA-East Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000
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SUMMARY:Independent Films I
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://asifaeast.com/event/independent-films-i/
LOCATION:136 W 21st St\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASIFA-East Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T180000
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SUMMARY:Independent Films II
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://asifaeast.com/event/independent-films-ii/
LOCATION:136 W 21st St\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASIFA-East Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
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SUMMARY:Experimental\, Commissioned\, and Music Video
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://asifaeast.com/event/experimental-commissioned-and-music-video/
LOCATION:136 W 21st St\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASIFA-East Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T200000
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CREATED:20260302T152248Z
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SUMMARY:Student Films (Select)
DESCRIPTION: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 see you there!
URL:https://asifaeast.com/event/student-films-select/
LOCATION:136 W 21st St\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASIFA-East Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134217
CREATED:20260324T232719Z
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SUMMARY:BEHIND THE MAGIC OF BILL PLYMPTON: A ROAST
DESCRIPTION:Legendary Animator and Two-Time Academy Award Nominee Bill Plympton Honored in a Night of Stories\, Celebration\, and Tribute \nNew 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 two-time Academy Award nominee Bill Plympton. \nThis 90-minute live event brings together a lineup of animation professionals who have worked alongside Plympton over his remarkable 45+ year career. Through humorous anecdotes\, personal stories\, and good-natured roasting\, they will reflect on Plympton’s lasting impact on the animation industry—and the singular creative vision that transformed a shy boy from Portland\, Oregon into one of the most influential figures in independent animation. \nThe MC of the event is Patrick Smith (Disney\, MTV\, YouTube\, “Pour 585”). The presenters: Maureen McElheron (“The Tune”\, “Your Face”)\, Signe Baumane (“My Love Affair With Marriage”)\, Lisa LaBracio (“The Opposites Game” and founder of Animation Speak/Easy)\, Biljana Labovic (TED-Ed)\, Dez Stavracos (Hornet) and Daniel Neiden (“Whale 52”\, “The Tune”). \nA reception will follow the program. \nThis event is free and open to the public. No RSVP required. \nPlympton recently returned from the Berlin International Film Festival\, where his latest short film Whale 52 won the Crystal Bear for Best Short Film. The film is also slated to screen at the Cannes Film Festival in May. \nAbout Bill Plympton \nBill Plympton is a pioneering independent animator\, director\, and cartoonist whose career spans more than four decades. Known for his distinctive hand-drawn style and fiercely independent production approach\, he has created over 100 short films and multiple feature-length works. \nHis 1987 short Your Face took the animation world by storm\, announcing to all that a new and unique artist had arrived. It earned an Academy Award nomination\, followed by another nomination for Guard Dog (2004). His work has appeared in major publications including The New York Times\, Rolling Stone\, Vanity Fair\, and National Lampoon\, and has been featured widely across film festivals\, television\, and digital platforms. \nPlympton has also contributed animation to The Simpsons\, directed acclaimed features such as Idiots and Angels\, and collaborated with artists ranging from Kanye West to “Weird Al” Yankovic. His work continues to push boundaries with originality\, humor\, and artistic independence. \nHe is also an illustrator and author of numerous books. \nQuotes \n“Bill Plympton is God. Period.” — Matt Groening \n“Bill Plympton is a genius. Where does he buy his drugs?” — Terry Gilliam \n“Bill Plympton is a National Treasure.” – Pat Smith \n“Bill Plympton inspired thousands of animation careers\, including mine. He showed what is possible if you just do it\, make a film without waiting for a studio approval or a grant.” – Signe Baumane \n“Bill Plympton is the most consistent animation job creator in NYC.” – Biljana Labovic
URL:https://asifaeast.com/event/behind-the-magic-of-bill-plympton-a-roast/
LOCATION:SVA Theatre\, 333 West 23rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ASIFA East":MAILTO:asifaeastevents@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134217
CREATED:20260402T123315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T001710Z
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SUMMARY:56th Annual ASIFA-East Animation Festival
DESCRIPTION:The oldest animation-only film festival in the United States.
URL:https://asifaeast.com/event/55th-annual-asifa-east-animation-festival/
LOCATION:Tishman Auditorium\, University Center\, 63 5th Ave (at 13th street)\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ASIFA East":MAILTO:asifaeastevents@gmail.com
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