*above images from MST3KWhen I first saw this Mystery Science Theatre 3000 in 1995, it had already been on air for five or so years. In 1995 I was still living at home and since we never had cable TV I had missed out on the quirky series, until my bos…
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*above image from a series of six shorts I directed for the wine-themed cable series “Uncorked” in 2006 & 07, which laid the groundwork for my virtual studio. Storyboard and design by my pal Jason McDonald.I didn’t set out to work this way, but it’s be…
DetailsOngoing: Oxberry Pegs presents – Animators Are God? New additions to the Events Calendar: June 26th – July 18th New York International Children’s Film Festival presents – Aardman Animations Retrospective July 3rd – September 5th Jacob Burns Film Center presents – Movies for Kids July 30th – August 1st BAMcinématek presents – Animation Weekend As…
DetailsASIFA-East is officially on hiatus for the summer. We’ll be doing updates and maintenance over the summer so please excuse the appearance if you notice anything fishy. We’ll be back in full force by the Fall!!! Have a great summer everyone!! As always, stay tuned to our calendar updates on our regular website, and our…
DetailsOur pals at Rooftop Films present Gravity Was Everywhere Back Then from Director Brent Green. The film will be performed with a live soundtrack, featuring members of punk idols Fugazi. SATURDAY JUN 26, 2010 8:00 PM OPEN ROAD ROOFTOP LOWER EAST SIDE 350 GRAND STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10002 F, J, M, Z to Delancey…
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Article by Emmett Goodman. In the past few years, I have become aware of both the different types of animation styles and animators there are (and can be). Frank and Caroline Mouris are the kind of independent animators who work with (in a manner of speaking) a patented animation style of their own. Both their…
DetailsThis Thursday, June 10th! Midsummer Night Toons New additions to the Events Calendar: June 12th – July 31st Knitting Factory Brooklyn presents – Spoons, Toons & Booze and Movie Sing-A-Longs June 17th, Thursday 7pm Graphic Artists Guild of New York presents – What Every Graphic Artist Needs To Know About Those Pressing Legal Matters June…
DetailsArticle by Caresse Singh. I was a little nervous when I got out of the cab. The facade of 543 Union Street did not exactly scream “gallery.” I wondered for a moment if this was some sort of practical joke. Or maybe, it was like a page out of “Harry Potter” and I had to…
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June 15th, Tuesday 7pm ASIFA-East and Women In Animation presents – The Films of Frank and Caroline Mouris ASIFA-East and Women In Animation are proud to present a special screening of the films of Oscar-winning animators, Frank and Caroline Mouris. Admission: FREE! SVA School Of Visual Arts 209 East 23rd Street (Bet. 2nd & 3rd…
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Article by Dayna Gonzalez. On Friday, May 28, Rooftop Films presented a series of short films with the theme “Dark Toons“. This intriguing mix of films ranged from the chaotic train ride that is Cordell Barker’s Runaway to a short treatise on big, juicy, tasty hot dogs appropriately titled Sam’s Hot Dogs by David Lopez…
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