News and Updates

Couple of quick updates brought to our attention: From our friends at VanArts: Last call for the Story, Character & Animation Masterclass in New York City! Taught by instructors from Pixar Animation Studios. The class starts THIS FRIDAY, June 14th! We have a nice large group coming, and this will be an incredible 3-day extended…

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Animation at Rooftop Films This Week

Rooftop Films have a few animation screenings coming up!  Remember, ASIFA-East members get $3 of tickets to any show.  Look for the discount code in our email newsletter or contact us.  Enter the code when buying tickets. From our friends at Rooftop – Wednesday, June 12 – Free screening! Interface Innovation (Short Films) Rooftop Films…

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ASIFA-East Summer Hiatus

Say what? ASIFA-East is officially on hiatus for the summer!  Much love and thanks to everyone on the ASIFA-East Board for all your hard work and dedication this year!  We’re taking a few months off to refresh our minds and enjoy the summer with family and friends.  We’ll be back in September. Figure Drawing will…

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New York International Children’s Film Festival Accepting Submissions!

Our friends at GKids want you let you know that the  New York International Children’s Film Festival–North America’s Largest Film Festival for Children and Teens–is now accepting submissions for the 2014 Festival running March 7 – 30, 2014! They are an Oscar Qualifying festival with an esteemed jury panel consisting of award-winning filmmakers and actors…

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Rooftop Films This Weekend

Here’s what playing at the Rooftop Film Festival this weekend!  Outdoor summer films are the best!  Remember, ASIFA-East members get $3 of tickets to any show.  Look for the discount code in our email newsletter.  Enter the code when buying tickets. From our friends at Rooftop – On June 7, Rooftop presents a night of…

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NYS Health Benefits Exchange

Hello!  I was recently contacted by a volunteer involved in the New York State Health Benefits Exchange which will provide affordable health insurance for the under-insured and uninsured.  They are reaching out to artist organizations in an effort to help get the word out about the upcoming exchange program.  Access to affordable health insurance is…

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Pixar Masterclass Update

Don’t miss this exciting event – tickets are almost sold out and it’s a few weeks from now.  Here’s the update from a recent mailing to our organization: Thank you NYC! The Story, Character & Animation Masterclass is shaping up to be a great success. The majority of seats have now been taken up, and registrations continue to…

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10% Discount to Collider Conference

On June 9-11, Stash launches the Collider Conference – a major new animation and VFX event right in the heart of New York City. Look for the special ASIFA discount code in our member newsletter! The Collider Conference has an outstanding line-up of animation and VFX talent including John Kahrs from Disney speaking about the inspiration and technique…

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THE 2013 ASIFA-EAST ANIMATION AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to all our winners! 2013 SIGNAL FILM by Dagan Moriarty Click here to watch:  ASIFA-NINJA_FINAL_SM (Click on images below to link to films or film trailers.) Best In Show Based on a True Story/Jacob Kafka Independent Films:  First Place Sidewalk/Celia Bullwinkel Independent Films:  Second Place There Must Be Some Other Cat/Greg Ford Company/Mark Kausler…

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