Floyd Norman: An Animated Life

Museum of Moving Image 36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, NY

"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 […]

$15

Figure Drawing @ The Productive 7pm to 9:30pm

The Productive 40 West 38th street, 5th FL, New York, United States

Quick nude gesture poses. 1 min to 10 min poses. Free for members of ASIFA East and The Productive Coworking Studio. $10 for non-members.

Free

Window Horses

"An entertaining, educational, and poignant tale about identity and imagination that is filled with stories and poetry." - Alissa Simon, Variety   "This is not just a visual treat, it's a rewarding and unexpectedly engrossing piece of female-led storytelling." - Wendy Ide, Screen International      "We are pleased to announce the animated feature WINDOW HORSES  is being […]

Loving Vincent @ Sunshine Cinema

Sunshine Cinema 143 E Houston St, New York, NY, United States

*This event is not hosted by ASIFA East*   Loving Vincent, the world’s first fully oil painted feature film, brings the artwork of Vincent van Gogh to vibrant life in an exploration of the complicated life and controversial death of one of history’s most celebrated artists. More than six years in the making with the help […]

Figure Drawing @ The Productive 7pm to 9:30pm

The Productive 40 W 38th Street, New York, NY, United States

Quick nude gesture poses. 1 min to 10 min poses. Free for members of ASIFA East and The Productive Coworking Studio. $10 for non-members.

PICTOPLASMA CONFERENCE NYC 2017 @ Parsons

Tishman Auditorium, University Center 63 5th Ave (at 13th street), New York, NY, United States

*This event is not hosted by ASIFA East* PICTOPLASMA RETURNS TO NYC with a dense program of inspiring artist talks, state of the art animation screenings and lively panel discussions to celebrate the next generation of character design and art!  Taking place November 17 at The Auditorium of renown Parsons School of Design at The New School, the […]

The Breadwinner @ IFC Center

IFC Center 323 6th avenue, New York, NY, United States

  *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 […]

$11 – $15

Children’s Books Happy Hour: A Behind-the-Scenes Discussion & Exhibit Viewing @ SOI

Society of Illustrators 128 E 63rd St, New York, NY, United States

*this event is not hosted by ASIFA East but by the Society of Illustrators* Join children’s book professionals Lesa Cline-Ransome (author), Kendra Levin(Associate Editorial Director, Viking Children’s Books, author), Laurent Linn (Art Director, Simon & Schuster BFYR, author/illustrator), and Christopher Silas Neal(author/illustrator) for an in-depth panel discussion about the behind-the-scenes process of creating beautifully illustrated picture books. You’ll have an opportunity […]

$15 – $20

The Dark Crystal @ MOMI

Museum of Moving Image 36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, NY

  *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 […]

ANNY: November Nabe! @ The Gutter

The Gutter 200 N 14th St, Brooklyn

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 […]