Here at ASIFA-East, we have an exciting event lineup this winter/spring.  Here are a few highlights with more to come!!

Steven ZelinDo you have questions on how to prepare your taxes?  We know as an artist, the specifics on this can be confusing.  On Wednesday, February 20, 2013, Steven Zelin, The Singing CPA, will join us for our Taxes For Freelancers event. During this training session, you will hear Steven’s funny songs about taxes, gain insights into the latest changes in tax law, and hear solid general tax advice for animators and other freelancers.  Bring all your tax questions and be prepared to have some fun singing along.  Join us at a local pub for networking and drinks afterwards!

BP_4K_LOGO_smOn Monday, March 4th, we have an exciting evening planned with the creators of  batteryPop.  This new online kids network  will discuss their development system and how to get your kids content in front of the audience it was intended for.  They are dedicated to helping creators find, and connect with 6-14 year old viewers. By hosting your content on their site, they can help you to grow your online audience, collect feedback from kids, and use that data when you pitch to networks.  We are holding this event at M1-5, a perfect setting for networking afterwards.  Come mingle with your animation industry peers and be sure to bring your business cards!!

2013 ASIFA-East Animated Film Festival Save the dates:  Our jury screening nights are March 27th, March 29th, April 2, and April 3rd.  The Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 19th. All details on the festival, including how to enter, can be found here: https://asifaeast.com/festival/.  All current ASIFA-East members are eligible and strongly encouraged to participate in our juror screenings. Now is the time to become a member and participate in selecting our 2013 Award Winners!!

As always, all current members receive free life drawing classes at The Productive every other Thursday.  Our next drawing session is February 21st.

Our Events Calendar culls all animation related events in the tri-state area in one place.  For times and all our event details, filter it for ASIFA-East events:  https://asifaeast.com/events-calendar/action:posterboard/cat_ids:24/.  Contact us via the contact page to add your event.

We hope to see you soon at all our upcoming events!  Stay tuned to the blog and our newsletter for details, and help support us in bringing you many more events by becoming a member today.