Today’s article is written by Monique Henry-Hudson. We will be showcasing several new bloggers over the next few months! When I first learned that the Peanuts gang was coming to the big screen AND in 3D, I can admit that I was a little nervous. We have seen MANY beloved comic and cartoon characters brought…
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Article written by Janelle Miau. Oct. 27, 2015—ASIFA-East celebrated this year’s International Animation Day with the screening of Disney of Duivendrecht, a biopic about charismatic Dutch animator Joop Geesink, whose studio produced thousands of poppenfilmpjes (puppet films) between the 1940s and 1970s. Geesink called his films Dollywood Films, for dolls and Hollywood, four decades before…
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IN CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY ASIFA-EAST PRESENTS A DOCUMENTARY SCREENING OF The Disney of Duivendrecht A Businessman’s Idea of an Artist Tuesday, October 27, 2015 School of Visual Arts 209 East 23rd Street, NYC 7pm, 3rd Floor Amphitheater We’ve also got a few surprises in store for our guests, so please join us on…
DetailsFILM FESTIVAL FALL/WINTER 2015 INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE Great opportunity for students interested in film and/or managing a non-‐profit arts organization! New York International Children’s Film Festival is a non-‐profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to discovering and promoting high-‐quality independent and international film for children and teens. Since its inception in 1997, NYICFF has grown to become North…
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In celebration of International Animation Day ASIFA-East presents a documentary screening of The Disney of Duivendrecht a businessman’s idea of an artist Tuesday, October 27th, 2015 School of Visual Arts 209 East 23rd Street, NYC 7pm, 3rd Floor Amphitheater We’ve also got a few surprises in store for our guests, so please join us on…
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Is it strange that everyone sounds the same, or that the concierge can type while maintaining direct eye contact? On Tuesday Oct 13th, Paramount Pictures held a special screening of Anomalisa, in the heart of Times Square. Anomalisa, based on a play of the same name by Charlie Kaufman (writer, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless…
DetailsJoin ASIFA-East in a special presentation of our select and award-winning films! Saturday, October 17th 2015 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Arts and Craft Bar 35 West 8th Street, NYC “CRAZY 8 Cartoon Festival is a 2nd annual, one day, high visibility, signature event held on ONE BLOCK of West 8th Sreet (between 5th and…
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This season marks an exciting time for ASIFA-East as we expand our team of board members and say a fond farewell to a few. As our terms as Co-President come to a close, Linda Beck and I couldn’t be more proud of the entire board member team whose dedication has helped ASIFA-East thrive and become…
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From our friend Gary Lieb! Dear Friends, Presenting DESERT ISLAND Gary Leib Halloween Window 2015, my fifth annual window installation at New York’s premiere comics and graphics shoppe. Many spooky improvements and additions this season. Its a holiday tradition! Visit the window at twilight, glowing lanterns are best enjoyed at dusk. Don’t forget Comic Arts Brooklyn is coming right up!!…
DetailsHello all! We’re very excited that Paramount Pictures has extended an invitation to all ASIFA-East members to a very special screening of Anomalisa! You must be an ASIFA-East member to attend and show your ID card at the door, along with photo ID. RSVP required. Paramount Pictures INVITES YOU AND A GUEST TO A SPECIAL…
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