Splitting categories in computer animation is becoming a fool’s errand these days. But you have to define genres somehow, and printed programs with thumbnails can set off the right neurons. I’ve been cleaning out a lot of closets, and when you collect tickets and promo postcards, it can seem easy to quantify. After I saw…
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[Editor’s note: This movie-review was written by my friend Ivey Ao, a cool animator from Jackson Heights.] The Last Unicorn (1982) was shown for the first time in a gorgeous new 2K Digital Cinema Print, looking absolutely stunning on the big screen. Peter S. Beagle, the writer and creator of The Last Unicorn novel, was…
DetailsSCAD has the following position available. Title: Chair of Animation Location: Savannah Posting Number: F00062 SCAD has been named among the world’s top animation schools and among the “Ivy League of Animation” by 3D World magazine. Join the team that makes this happen as the chair of the animation department at SCAD Savannah. Requirements: –…
DetailsOur friends at Rooftop Films are always very interested in amazing animated shorts and features! To that end, we highly encourage you to submit your work to the 2014 Summer Series. Please see below for all of the submission information and good luck everyone!! In May 2014 Rooftop will begin celebrating their 18th year of bringing…
DetailsOur friends at the Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Film Festival send us news that they’ve extended their submission deadline! They would love to see more animated films entered – so get to it!! See below for all submission information. Greetings, We’d like to invite you to submit to the 2014 Science Fiction + Fantasy…
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Update: Please note this event has reached capacity but we will have standby tickets at the theatre, based on seating availability. There will also be a gathering afterwards at a local pub – see below for the address. The National Film Board of Canada (NFB), in collaboration with ASIFA-East and Dimitris Athos, Program Director…
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ASIFA–East has been cordially invited the The Animation Show of Shows. New York’s screening is on October 28th. Please see below for all screening times and to RSVP. Screenings for the 15th Annual Animation Show of Shows All screenings marked with an “*” are open to animation professionals, students and fans on a first come…
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Our friends Matt Conant and Stephanie Yuhas at Project Twenty1 send us this news about the upcoming festival: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8th ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA FILM & ANIMATION FESTIVAL PROMISES TO BE BEST YET Philadelphia… September 12th, 2013… Project Twenty1, the Norristown, PA-based non-profit, will hold its 8th annual Philadelphia Film & Animation Festival (PFAF) from…
DetailsOur friend Signe Baumane sends us this news of a last minute invitation to the Red Hook Film Festival – they are waiving fees. See below for all information: Dear Film Makers: I wanted to extend the invitation to submit your work to The 6th Annual Red Hook International Film and Video Festival. Continued Call…
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On 26th street and 5th avenue lies the Museum of Mathematics. The museum is all about touching math. Their logo is made up of your four basic colors, and a variety of variables. These variables are determined at a station, with knobs and buttons that control spin and scale. It gives you freedom in visuals…
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