Saturday, January 7, 2012

2012 Animation Preview

Coffee & Cartoons 2011 - Batdorf & Bronson Roastery


2012 marks the 17th year ASIFA Atlanta has presented local audiences with unique animation events. Over the years, dedicated members and volunteers have developed an international network of support for professionals and enthusiasts based all over Georgia. Because of supporters like you, ASIFA Atlanta is able to continue promoting the art of animation by providing FREE events for animators and fans this year!


Tournée French Film Festival, March
ASIFA Atlanta is partnering with Georgia State University and the The Rialto Center for the Arts to present this year's festival, featuring Sylvain Chomet's, The Illusionist, animated short films and a stop motion workshop.

Coffee & Cartoons, April
Batdorf & Bronson is hosting another night of animation and gourmet coffee in their roastery on the westside. This time we're throwing it back to 1960.

10th Annual Roll Yer Own - Local Showcase, June
Ten years of showcasing animators based all over Georgia. Ten years of sharing their animation worldwide through ASIFA . Animated shorts selected for RYO are eligible for distribution in the ASIFA Atlanta international exchange program. Ready your submissions!

11th International Animation Day, October
Each year in October, ASIFA chapters all over the world collect their best locally produced animated short films, exchange them with global partners and screen them for free.

12 n' 12 Animation Challenge, December
In 2011 ASIFA-Atlanta presented 12 n' 12, an animation challenge inspired by Scott McCloud's 24-Hour Comic. This 24-hour challenge is split into 2 days,12 hours each day. Teams of no more than 4 compete to produce the best 12 second animation. Registration opens in October!

Keep a lookout for these events and more: twitter and facebook.


Saturday, December 24, 2011

Instant Animation Messaging with Vummy iPhone App


Hey Animation Fans!

Just in time for the Holidays, animation enthusiast Dan Hagerty sent us an entertaining iPhone app that allows you to send a message as a cartoon character - yes, Santa included!

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Members Insight (Animation Insider Interview)

Jerry Fuchs
Cartoonist & Animator


Q: Is there any advice you can give for an aspiring animation student or artist trying to break into the business?

A:
Do the work. Don’t get caught up in the technology or software, pc or mac,Toon Boom, Flash, etc. It really comes down to hard work. Unless you are in a studio environment, you will be doing it by yourself. So, if you are bored easily, this isn’t for you. Make sure you get some exercise, too.

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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

ASIFA-Atlanta fires up local animation scene

12 n' 12 Animation Challenge lights up our Best Animated Shorts of 2011 Program -- TODAY!

Read all about it in Creative Loafing:

"ASIFA-Atlanta fires up local animation scene: Animation association promotes cartoons with a personal touch"

Then listen to the podcast on Air Loaf!

Congratulations to 12 n 12 competitors! Big thanks to Curt Holman for spending quality time with us, and to Allyssa "Rocket-Power" Lewis for all her amazing efforts coordinating this program!

Thursday, November 17, 2011

ASIFA ATL's Best Animated Shorts of 2011




Join us on Saturday, December 10 at the High Museum for ASIFA Atlanta's Best of 2011 Bash!

2:00p - Best Cartoons for Kids

8:00p - Best Animated Shorts (ages 14+)

FULL PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE!

High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309

http://tinyurl.com/asifabest2011:

Atlanta’s International Animated Film Association (ASIFA-Atlanta) brings its best films of 2011 to the High Museum of Art! Expect an outlandish assortment of stop-motion, 3D, mixed-media and clay-mation shorts from Atlanta and beyond. A Q&A with the filmmakers will follow each screening. This program is offered in collaboration with ASIFA-Atlanta.

Free.

8 o'clock screening recommended for ages 14+


(facebook invite)


Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Announcing 4th Annual Cartoon Art Show!

Good news artists!

ASIFA Atlanta is now accepting submissions for our 4th annual Cartoon Art Show and Fundraiser. This year the festivities will be held at WonderRoot Community Art Center on Sunday, December 18 at 8p. We've got a stellar line up in the works, with more details to come!

Drop off info:
Artwork is to be dropped off at WonderRoot on Friday, December 9 OR Saturday, December 10 between the hours of 12pm and 8pm.
WonderRoot is located at 982 Memorial Drive, Atlanta, GA 30316

If you're interested in submitting cartoon themed art, please complete the form below: