I haven’t shared this particular story in one of my books, and I think that’s because I didn’t know how I could frame it into a learnable lesson. One of my favorite quotes from my friend, veteran development executive Linda Simensky is, “You’re not wor…
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Happy Holidays, everyone! ASIFA-East member Doug Vitarelli sends us this bit of exciting news! Long time NYC animator Doug Vitarelli has just completed a website for kids, www.WhereIsOlifant.com, that has stories, games, activities and a store. It’s about Olifant, a dinosaur who lives in Central Park, who spends his days picking berries, making pies, hiding…
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The whole world seems to be “list happy,” so how can I resist compiling a list of important happenings in NY Animation for our soon-to-be-departing year. If you notice any milestones missed, feel free to include them in the comments below. Wishing you …
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There are two kinds of people in this world. People who appreciate The Beatles, and people who will eventually appreciate them. Think I’m wrong? All the Beatle-bashers I’ve known eventually asked me to lend them one of their CDs. Richard O’ Connor, I’m…
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Tuesday, December 21 7 PM Admission: FREE! School of Visual Arts 209 E. 23rd Street 3rd floor Amphitheater Join us for an enlightening conversation with an animator who worked on Disney features from Aladdin to Treasure Planet, in both the Florida and California studio. See rare pencil tests and hear insider stories on what it…
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Article by Emmett Goodman. On Monday November 15, ASIFA-East held its biannual auction. This is only the second time I have attended one of these, but I can already see some common threads between the two. Aside from the impressive stuff being handed out, there is a strange feeling of really wanting to join in…
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Stills from Bonnie and Clyde (1967).Forgive another post comparing an old live action movie to today’s animated features, but I am once again moved to do so. I recently caught a screening of Megamind, not because I was burning with curiosity nor was i…
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Above still from The Fran and Will Krause Cartoon Network pilot, Utica Cartoon, which is an example of how RISD’s Slacker New Wave broke through to the mainstream over a ten year period to put a stamp on today’s TV animation era.Adventure Time, Regular…
DetailsJust a quick post to note that the One Plus Hub networking party at Titmouse Studio was pretty darn awesome! Much of New York’s Finest in Animation turned out to mix and mingle at this twice yearly networking party thrown by Jill Gilbert of One Plus Productions. I had a great time catching up with…
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