Article by Linda Beck. Last night’s qualified pitch panel of Carl Adams (Clambake Animation), Janice Burgess (Nickelodeon), Fran Krause (FranKrause.com), and Amid Amidi (CartoonBrew.com) spoke to a packed amphitheatre. It looks like quite of few of you are interested in pitching. Good! We could use the jobs. If you’re going to do this yourself, the…
DetailsThe Toon Boom “More For Less” event has been rescheduled! See the above flyer for more info. When: Tuesday, October 27 2009 at 7:30pm – 10:00pm Where: M1-5 Bar 52 Walker Street New York, NY RSVP: http://toonboom.makeswebsites.com
DetailsIt’s September, and that means it’s time for our membership drive. Membership ensures we can continue to run all the terrific ASIFA-East events, our blog, newsletter, and website. We have membership signups twice a year, in September and March. If you’re not a member and would like to be, visit: https://asifaeast.com/SourceJPEGS/Join%20ASIFA.jpg or email our membership…
DetailsASIFA-East is back from hiatus!! Please join us for our first event of the Fall. A special panel event on animation pitching and development to mark the release of David B. Levy’s new book. Join us for a lively discussion with panelists Carl W. Adams (co-creator Assy McGee), Amid Amidi (cartoonbrew.com), Janice Burgess (creator of…
DetailsToo Art for TV is at it again, featuring all sorts of fine art made by lovely animation industry peoples. Opening reception for the 4th Annual Fine Art Exhibit is on Friday September 18th, 6pm-9:30pm. September 18th through October 17th, 2009 at Erebuni, 158 Roebling St. Williamsburg, NY 11211 Click here to see the full…
DetailsUPDATE: Unfortunately, this event has been postponed. I’ve been in contact with the organizers and they have informed me that they are trying to reschedule the event: Due to events beyond our control we have been forced to postpone the New York Animate “More for Less” event until further notice. I sincerely hope this unexpected…
DetailsNow for the first time ever – we’re happy to announce THE BILL PLYMPTON SCHOOL OF ANIMATION! Yes, you can now learn the secrets of animation from the Master. Learn how you can make amazing films that can earn money. Learn the tricks of drawing, design, layouts, storyboards, writing, humor, directing, backgrounds and editing. Learn…
DetailsGet ready for the 4th screening of the Tom Stathes Cartoon Carnival. This unique installment not only features an array of early, obscure, raunchy & risque cartoons; the show will be followed by excellent live performances at NYC’s top Burlesque house: The Slipper Room! As always, the Cartoon Carnival presents cartoons from the 1910s to…
DetailsDate: Monday, August 10, 2009 Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Location: Plympton Studio 153 W27th St. #1005 (10th Floor) New York, NY 10001 Phone: 2127410322 Email: Plymptoons@aol.com Here is your chance to meet Bill Plympton at his studio and grab a copy of his new DVD “Dog Days” at a special discount price of $20.00. Featured…
DetailsReview by Charles Kenny (ASIFA-East’s civil engineer-in-residence). In true Irish fashion, better late than never. When I first thought about reviewing the film, I had no idea it would be so difficult, and, after seeing it, to be able to sum it up in more than one word is very difficult indeed. The Secret of…
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