Category Archives: ASIFA

Anything sponsored by ASIFA locally, nationally or internationally

RIP BUD LUCKEY

Bud Luckey (1934-2018) Bud was a wonderful person. I first met him at a party at Imagination Inc., an animation company in N. Beach run by Jeff Hale and John Magnuson. He hung out with musicians at Earthquake McGoon’s Saloon … Continue reading

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DEAR LAPSED ASIFA-SF MEMBER:

Take the leap! Rejoin our association.

Don't miss the members' events coming up or getting future issues of our informative newsletter.

Go to the ASIFA-SF website to rejoin our association.
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WATCH THE ANNIE AWARDS, LIVE!

THIS IS ASIFA-HOLLYWOOD’S MAJOR EVENT OF THE YEAR THE ONLY FESTIVAL IN THE U.S. HONORING THE ANIMATION INDUSTRY + SOME WORK BY INDEPENDENTS & STUDENTS Sat. Feb.3, 7pm http://annieawards.org/watch-it-live/ Share on Facebook

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UPDATE: DON’T MISS SEEING THE OSKAR FISCHINGER TRIPTICH RAUMLICHTKUNST

The free exhibit, the West Coast premiere screening run, has been held over until Feb. 10. Continue reading

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OUR NEXT ASIFA-SF EVENT: THE 5 OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS

OUR NEXT ASIFA-SF EVENT WILL BE THE 5 OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS, an event with Ron Diamond in late February, hopefully with some of the creative talent present. As we go to press we await confirmation about our using a corporate … Continue reading

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AUDIENCE AWARDS FROM THE 2017 SPRING SHOWCASE OF ANIMATION

The 90 minute program of 32 films was well received by an appreciative audience.  There was considerable applause for every film and occasional laughter.  Ten of the artists took part in an informative Q & A.  The program ranged from a brief film with delightful cutout figures by 4th graders from the Diane Feinstein Elementary School to exquisite artwork in the two films by Little Fluffy Clouds (Jerry van de Beek and Betsy de Fries, https://www.littlefluffyclouds.com).

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VINCE COLLIN’S “200” IS FEATURED ON A US NATIONAL ARCHIVE BLOG

Vince is a local talent who went to the SF Art Institute and worked at Palmer Labs for many years as an animator/cameraman. He has a large body of animation on the internet including his outrageous recent work. I showed … Continue reading

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San Francisco Animation Shows in April 2017

San Francisco International Film Festival, April 5 – 19 The longest-running film festival in the Americas, the San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM Festival) is an extraordinary showcase of cinematic discovery and innovation in one of the country’s most beautiful … Continue reading

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CAREERS IN ANIMATION

CAREERS IN ANIMATION SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2 PM, SF STATE, FREE, PUBLIC INVITED, FINE ARTS BUILDING 101, COPPOLA THEATRE Our panelists will be: Don Allen Motion graphics artist at Guidespark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ODPDVeZ8K0 Jamie Burton Working on the game Skylanders at Toys … Continue reading

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BEST ANIMATED SHORT OSCAR NOMINEES SHOW

ASIFA-SF,  AND THE ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS PRESIDENT INVITE YOU TO SEE THE 5 FILMS NOMINATED FOR THE BEST ANIMATED SHORT OSCAR AND MEET SOME OF THE ANIMATORS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16,  8 PM Check your member newsletter for the location. Pear Cider … Continue reading

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