Viewseum: Katrina Villarreal

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Viewseum: Katrina Villarreal

Free Spirit is a stop-motion animated short film, directed by Katrina Villarreal. Thematically, the short tackles some very dark and cerebral emotions, such as depression, isolation, disconnection, and suicide.  M […]

Tribute to Michael Sporn, SVA Theatre, 3/2/2015

Tribute to Michael Sporn, SVA Theatre, 3/2/2015

One year ago, the New York animation community lost a monumental figure. Animator and director Michael Sporn made short films and TV specials, ran a prominent animation studio for over […]

ASIFA-East Animated Film Festival: Student Films

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ASIFA-East Animated Film Festival: Student Films

On Thursday, March 13, ASIFA-East held its annual judging of student films for the ASIFA-East International Animation festival. In the past, these screenings show student thesis work from the previous […]

ASIFA-East Open Screening 2013

ASIFA-East Open Screening 2013

On Thursday, December 5, ASIFA-East held its annual Open-Screening for the year 2013. Strangely enough, this one took place later in December, as opposed to September or October, just as […]

Norm and Cory by Andrew Kaiko

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Norm and Cory  by Andrew Kaiko

Two years ago, Andrew Kaiko’s Orbis Park (2011) was the eighth entry of the ASIFA-East Viewseum. Andrew’s first independent film showcased his skillful abilities as a hand-drawn animator, as well […]

Montag ~ “There Is A Voice” by Samantha Gurry

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Montag ~ “There Is A Voice” by Samantha Gurry

One of the better things about the beginning of the MTV music video era is that it allowed a new platform for experimental filmmaking to be seen and exposed. Indeed, […]

“Only Love” by Lev Polyakov

Posted by on Oct 14, 2013 in Viewseum | No Comments
“Only Love” by Lev Polyakov

(Warning NSFW: Images of violence, gore, nudity, and improper use of paint brushes.) The Viewseum finally makes a return after a(-n unintentionally) long break! Lots of personal, professional, and assorted […]

Jury Night: Independent Films (Article Two)

It’s that time of year again…or one of many times of year, but this one is ours. ASIFA-East’s festival judgings usually span a few nights, and one particular night is […]

NEST by Michael J. Ruocco

Posted by on Nov 26, 2012 in Viewseum | No Comments
NEST by Michael J. Ruocco

Michael J. Ruocco has a star rising in the animation community. Michael’s senior thesis, which we hope to exhibit here very soon, is already generating fan art around the internet […]

A Liar’s Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python’s Graham Chapman

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A Liar’s Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python’s Graham Chapman

Written by Emmett Goodman and Written by Trisitian Goik [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbW842eMNtI&w=560&h=315] Well, in all honesty, I don’t like very long film titles. But if there was one that summed up […]