Category Archives: Events

Shows, screenings, exhibits or one-day-only events

Enter an Animated World

Posted on February 18, 2012 by animator

Cinequest presents program of shorts Feb. 29 – Mar. 4 The 22nd edition of San Jose’s premier film fest rounds out the show with an intriguing batch of cartoons: “This year’s Animated Worlds program showcases shorts taking us to places … Continue reading →

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Free Chico & Rita

Posted on February 7, 2012 by animator

Oscar Nom Screens on Thursday in SF You (and a guest) are invited to the Thursday Feb. 9 preview of a wonderful film==that happens to be one of the surprise nominees for Best Animated Film.  Please note with even with a … Continue reading →

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Japanimation in the house

Posted on February 5, 2012 by animator

  Animation On Display this month Animation on Display, or AOD as they’re known, is a weekend celebration of Japanese animation, video games, recent American cartoons, CosPlay and related interests. This year’s event includes panels on such favorites as My … Continue reading →

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See the Oscar Shorts

Posted on February 2, 2012 by animator

Members Only Event Friday, February 17 Okay, the Best Animated Feature category is controversial enough (Chico and Rita? A Cat In Paris?? No Tin Tin??? No Pixar????) but the Animated Shorts category is just plain fun. And thanks to our … Continue reading →

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ASIFA-SF, Meet Annie!

Posted on January 28, 2012 by animator

Local members get to vote in Hollywood The “Annies”, ASIFA-Hollywood’s ever-more prestigious animation awards, have opened up a brand new category, Members’ Favorite. This category, selecting a favorite feature film from the list of those nominated this year, is open … Continue reading →

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A Playdate for the Imagination

Posted on January 25, 2012 by animator

The Fourth Annual Bay Area International Children’s Film Festival This show, an annual film festival programmed especially for families, returns Saturday, Jan. 28 & Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. It will be hosted once again at the beautiful art deco theater on the … Continue reading →

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Cartoons from Croatia!

Posted on January 22, 2012 by animator

Rare program of Zagreb animation from 1957-78 The Croatian Animation Cultural Exchange presents an evening of historical animations from Croatia (1957-1978) with works by Nikola Kostelac, Vatroslav Mimica, Zlatko Grgic and more. The program is presented by Vanja Hraste who is … Continue reading →

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Marty and Hugo at Skywalker

Posted on January 18, 2012 by animator

Fabled Director Talks Tech Tuesday, Jan. 17 As part of the award season runup to the Oscars, Martin Scorsese appeared at the Skywalker Sound Theater to an audience of Guild members after a screening of his latest film. As you … Continue reading →

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Annual Winter Screening

Posted on January 5, 2012 by animator

ASIFA-SF Presents Independent Animators Friday, January 13, 7:30 PM It’s time once again for our annual Open Screening for Independent Animators at the Exploratorium’s McBean Theatre, We expect a great evening of new work by local artists and friends from around the … Continue reading →

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Kids Making Kartoons!

Posted on December 15, 2011 by animator

“Imagine That” Screening December 17, 2011 5:30 – 8:00 pm “Imagine That” is an animation screening curated by Sarah Klein that features kid-made cartoons, suitable for adults, and adult-made animations fitting for kids. Featuring a variety of techniques and approaches these … Continue reading →

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