Blue Sky Studios cut the ribbon on their fresh new digs in Greenwich, Connecticut. In a year of studio closings and layoffs throughout the animation industry, Blue Sky’s expansion is a positive and exciting development. Governor Rell was on hand for the ceremony, and his support for building a Hollywood here on the East Coast…
DetailsASIFA lost a dear and devoted friend when ASIFA-UK President and animation journalist and festival programmer Pat Raine Webb died Friday, December 5, from a sudden heart attack.ASIFA thanks Karl Cohen (president of ASIFA-SF) for the following article, and Vivien Halas for the accompanying photo.-Ray KosarinASIFA-East International RepresentativePAT RAINE WEBB, PRESIDENT OF ASIFA-UKby Karl CohenPat…
DetailsOur friend Stephanie Yuhas, Exective Producer of Project Twenty1 in Philidelphia, brings you a Shorts fest. Get yourself over to Philly and represent! SHOW US YOUR SHORTS! Proudly Sponsored by Marathon Grill Presented by Project Twenty1 & FirstGlance Film Festivals Show off your short film (and short pants!) at this FREE open mic-style screening event,…
DetailsFrom January 20 – February 28, The Westchester Arts Council will be featuring an exciting exhibition on New York’s 103 year relationship with the Animation Industry. The NY Times wrote an excellent article on the exhibition and the accompanying programs throughout Westchester County, which include not only original artwork and animation clips from various projects…
DetailsTuesday, January 06, 2009 The screening is free and is taking place on Tuesday, January 6 at Kodak. At6 p.m. there are refreshments served and an opportunity to refine your schmoozing skills, and at 7 p.m. sharp there is going to be a screening of brand new animated films (see the list of films and…
DetailsWelcome back and Happy New Year!! This looks like a fun event coming up in White Plains, NY. IT ALL STARTED HERE! New York’s 103 year relationship with the Animation Industry. Opening Reception: Saturday, Jan 17, 5-8pm On View: January 20 – February 28 Curated by Howard Beckerman and J. J. Sedelmaier Presented by ArtsWestchester…
DetailsOn behalf of ASIFA-East, I would like to wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday season and all the best in the new year. Enjoy the snow and we’ll see you in 2009! – Dayna Gonzalez
Article by Dan Meth. Last night, ASIFA East sponsored a highly informative seminar on network animation pitching with Jim Arnoff. To a packed NYU lecture hall, Arnoff shared two decades of acquired experience and wisdom as a entertainment industry packaging agent. The highly energetic Arnoff immediately got the crowd involved by having every singly audience…
DetailsDec. 11th, Thursday 7pm ASIFA-East Presents – Pitching with Conviction: Become a Master Join Television Packaging Agent/Certified Career Coach Jim Arnoff in a highly interactive workshop to learn the insider’s tips and tools to pitch yourself and your animation projects with confidence and results. You’ll acquire the skills to break through blocks, gain access to…
DetailsOur friend Jose passed us along this notice of an upcoming event. Any ASIFA-East members want to attend and blog about it here?: 12/15/08 @ SVA: SVP of Animation Production for Sony Pictures Imageworks Barry S. Weiss, Senior Vice President of Animation Production for Sony Pictures Imageworks, will visit SVA to share his industry wisdom…
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