Animation For Adults: The Afa Podcast

Evan Vernon interviews Martina SCARPELLI , director of EGG. Martina is an Italian filmmaker based in Denmark. She works as animation director, creative director and producer pushing provocative stories with sophisticated storytelling that challenges and inspires audiences of today. She has a BA in Fine Art from “Academy of Brera” in Milan, and a BA in Animation from “Experimental Center of Cinematography” in Turin. She is a former alumni of Animation sans frontiers, Anidox:Lab, Anidox:Residency, and former Open Workshop resident. Her short film Egg was awarded with a crystal for first film at Annecy, a Golden Dove at Dok Leipzig, Golden Horseman at Filmfest Dresden, was nominated for best short film at the European Animation Awards 2018 and shortlisted for the 2020 Cesar Award. Her film EGG was recently selected as a Winner in the Animation Nights New York 5th ANNY Best of Fest in 2021. EGG A woman is locked in her home with an egg, which she is both attracted to and scared of. She eats the egg, she repents.

Evan Vernon interviews Paola Cubillos, director of Lines of Oblivion. Paola is an Animation student based in Ghent (BE) specializing in the technique of stop-motion through narrations related to time, memory and atemporal spaces of intimacy. Her film Lines of Oblivion was recently selected as a Winner in the Animation Nights New York 5th ANNY Best of Fest in 2021. Lines of Oblivion Lines of Oblivion touches upon the memories that are vanished only in order to survive. The erasure of feelings related to objects and to a space take the shape of a house as refuge where the silence recalls another melody. The rejected memories knock to the doors without giving nor asking for any explanation, they just demand to be bestowed an existence. Film: https://paolacubillos.myportfolio.com/olvidos You can subscribe to The AFA Podcast on iTunes, Acast, and Stitcher. Join ANNY  on our Discord Server! About ANNY: Animation Nights New York is a curated monthly screening event and annual festival first estab

Animator Interview #27 featuring Independent Animator Julie Rembauville Evan Vernon interviews Julie Rembauville, director of SMALL SPARK. Julie was born in Paris in 1982. Julie studied literature and audiovisuals at La Sorbonne University. In 2003, she published her first book for children, Je ne me laisserai pas faire ! (I won’t let them do it !) working with the illustrator Nicolas Bianco-Levrin. Since then, they have worked on films and books. The Machino received the award of the best DVD-book for children in 2006, given by the CIELJ (International Center of Literature for Children) She’s now working on an animated series project for TV, KROAK, written with Nicolas Bianco-Levrin and produced by Sacrebleu productions. Her film SMALL SPARK was recently selected as a Winner in the Animation Nights New York 5th ANNY Best of Fest in 2021. SMALL SPARK A small mouse lives in the middle of books and their epic adventures. When the candle goes out and when the matchbox is empty, it’s her turn to live a dangerous

Evan Vernon interviews Yael Reisfeld, director of ALEF B'TAMUZ. Yael graduated from Bezalel animation department in 2018. Born in Jerusalem 1990, she now works as a freelance animator and video editor in Tel Aviv. Her film ALEF B'TAMUZ was recently selected as a Winner in the Animation Nights New York 5th ANNY Best of Fest in 2021. ALEF B'TAMUZ Three destitute pilgrims experience a strange night in the old Jewish cemetery in Zefat, when they are possessed by souls from the 16th century Trailer: https://vimeo.com/288640149 SHOW NOTES 00:40.000 Animation Nights New York in partnership with Alamo on Demand presented the “5th ANNY Best of Fest” (Program #66 | Season 5 & 6 | Winners) on Saturday, Nov 13 - Saturday Nov 20, 2021 5th ANNY Best of Fest Film Winners Programs 1 & 2: https://www.animationnights.com/screening66-5th-anny-best-of-fest/   02:01.252 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ren_%26_Stimpy_Show (Ren and Stimpy) 04:17.371 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bezalel_Academy_of_Arts_and_Design (Be

Evan Vernon interviews Mikkel Odehnalu, director of SO FAR, SO CLOSE. Mikkel is an animator and artist originally from Czech Republic residing in Reykjavík,  Iceland. His film SO FAR, SO CLOSE was recently selected as a Winner in the Animation Nights New York 5th ANNY Best of Fest in 2021. Far to the north, the first snowstorm is approaching. The heavy sky is being reflected in the water puddles and the wind scatters around the first snowflakes. A white wolf appears in the watery reflection. It seems that his lonesome journey through the northern wasteland cannot even have a good ending. He is plagued by hunger and fatigue. However, fate blows his way, something that is worth fighting for. Trailer: https://vimeo.com/250336331 Social Media Links https://mikkelodehnalu.wixsite.com/-mikkelodehnalu (Personal Website) https://vimeo.com/mikkelodu (Vimeo) https://www.instagram.com/mikkelodu/ (Instagram) Interview by Evan Vernon. Theme music by Joe Lazenby You can subscribe to The AFA Podcast on&n

Welcome to another edition of The AFA Podcast Interview series. This time Evan Vernon got to speak to the animation historian and author Mindy Johnson, writer of the book Pencils, Pens and Brushes: A Great Girl's Guide To Disney Animation. Mindy will speak at the Film Forum New York about the contributions of women animators to early Disney Animation. Evan spoke with Mindy about her career and work uncovering these mostly unsung figures. This episode is brought to you in association with the Animation Is Film Festival. The Animation Is Film Festival is a major animation festival produced by GKIDS in collaboration with Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Variety. It returns this year to bring the best animated films from around the world on October 22-24! Experience exclusive screenings, behind-the-scenes presentations, filmmaker Q&As, and more at the historic TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood. Get your tickets at animationisfilm.com.  Save 25% off your tickets using the promo code ANIMATIO

Evan Vernon recently sat down with Zuzana Cupova & Krystof Ulbert. Zuzana and Krystof directed OLD GRAMOPHONE'S GHOSTLY TONES with Martina Tomkova. OLD GRAMOPHONE'S GHOSTLY TONES screens as part of the Animation Nights New York September Program #64 "Mysteries & Misadventures", on the ANNY Virtual Events platform ONLINE.  

The AFA Podcast returns! After a crazy summer, Rachael and Dan have a watercooler discussion about the stuff they've been watching. Dan talks about Fantasia Festival's virtual screenings of Filipino comedy Hayop Ka and documentary Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist, the second season of Star Trek: Lower Decks, Jellystone and anime series Odd Taxi. Rachael talks about Pixar's Luca, Chinese features Nhe Zha and Jiang Ziya, Beaststars and the new Shaman King. Show notes at animationforadults.com  

This week we are back with another brand new episode of the AFA Podcast Interview specials. To mark the premiere of Season 12 of FXX's spy-comedy Archer on September 25 AFA's Evan Vernon spoke with Justin Wagner and Chi Sato, Art Directors on the series. They discuss their path to animation and how they worked their way up to their current positions. Show notes at animationforadults.com

Animation For Adults Presents Animation Nights New York's (ANNY) Animator Interviews. AFA and ANNY's Evan Vernon talks with animator Mathilde Cotillon whose short Quoi qu'il arrive will screen as part of the ANNY July online event.      ANNY Animator Interview #22 with Mathilde Cotillon Interview by Evan Vernon   Director’s Statement: The world of illustration and animation, in addition to a desire to tell stories and put my ideas on paper, have been main motivations for me to develop a real authentic, poetic and sensitive universe. My work is a true passion, based on my desire to create, draw, and constantly improve myself. Quoi qu'il arrive screened as part of the Animation Nights New York July Program on the ANNY Virtual Events platform ONLINE.   Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mathcotillon/ Website: https://mathildecotillon.wixsite.com/website Director of Quoi qu'il arrive Always stand strong despite the ravage, and no matter the events, I'll strengthen my foundations, grow up,

Welcome once again to The AFA Podcast! This time Rachael, Dan and Evan talk about the Disney Classic The Hunchback Of Notre Dame as it celebrates 25 years since its release. We've returned to our commentary format- so join us and watch along as we take a deep dive and discuss personal memories of the film and observations plus stories from the production. Get your stream cued up or your disc ready and watch the movie with us!     SHOW NOTES Josh Spiegel's Oral History Of The Hunchback Of Notre Dame (Slash Film) The Hunchback Of Notre Dame IMDB 

In the latest instalment of The AFA Podcast Interview Series, Evan Vernon spoke with Ron Myrick of Seven Point Harness, Emmy Nominated Director, Producer and animator. Evan spoke with Ron about his latest project, directing animation for the Netflix documentary series How To Become A Tyrant. He also discusses his long career in animation, over which he has worked on dozens of series including Batman The Animated Series, Sonic The Hedgehog, Avengers Assemble, DuckTales, Darkwing Duck and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.   Show notes at animationforadults.com

Animation For Adults Presents Animation Nights New York's (ANNY) Animator Interviews. AFA and ANNY's Evan Vernon talks with animator Kilian Vilim whose short Ooze will screen as part of the ANNY June online event.    https://youtu.be/oa1cW2KkFIQ

Are we spoiling you or what? In another edition of The AFA Podcast's Interview Series, Evan Vernon was lucky enough to chat with Spencer Grammer, voice of Summer Smith in Rick and Morty. Spencer discussed her journey into voice acting (with a little help from one Sideshow Bob) as well as discussing her time on Rick and Morty, and teases her part in the brand new series- which starts airing this Global Rick and Morty Day (June 20/21 depending on where you are) on Adult Swim or your local network!

Welcome back to another instalment of The AFA Podcast's Interview series. This time in celebration of Pride Month, Evan Vernon spoke with Steven Clay Hunter, the director of the Pixar Sparkshorts short, Out. Steven is a veteran at Pixar and has also previously worked for Disney and LucasFilm/ Industrial Light and Magic. In this fascinating conversation, he spoke with us about his career journey and how he came to direct the first Disney Pixar film with an LGBTQ+ lead.

Buckle your seatbelts and grab the nearest pug dog animation fans cause the AFA Podcast is hitting the road with a deep dive of Netflix's latest family hit, Mitchells vs. the Machines. This discussion will have spoilers for plot turns and insights into the many, many jokes in this film, so be warned. 

Animation For Adults Presents Animation Nights New York's (ANNY) Animator Interviews. AFA and ANNY's Evan Vernon talks with animator Amanda Bonaiuto, whose music video Annihilation Song will screen as part of the ANNY May online event.   SHOW NOTES   ANNY Animator Interview #20:  Amanda Bonaiuto, Interview by Evan Vernon Instagram: @amandabonaiuto Twitter: @Amandabonbon Professional Website: www.amandabonaiuto.biz Director of ANNIHILATION SONG Music video for Rubblebucket's new track. A woman gets swept up by chaos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9JIk8dScAY   Animation Nights New York presents “Futility & Hope” (Program #60 | Season 6 | In Competition Films) Sunday, May 23, 2021 Films are available 11am - 11pm EDT for one day. Join us for mixer events in the ANNY Virtual Event Space on webXR. (No headset is required. Platform is accessible via PC/Mac/Mobile.)   Mixer Events 3pm - 5pm & 8pm- 10pm EDT RSVP: https://www.animationnights.com/screening60/ Rubblebucket https://www.

A little bird told us that Shrek is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2021. So Rachael and Evan are here to look back on the film that truly made DreamWorks Animation a real force in the industry. We look back ad DWA's first films and dive into the Studio's origins and how it's connected to the short-lived animation studio Amblimation. Besides Shrek, we also talk The Prince Of Egypt, We're Back: a Dinosaur's Story, Balto and more!     Want to help us make more episodes? Please consider supporting us on Patreon and get episodes ad-free and before anyone else, plus bonus episodes and more! Or make a one-off donation via Ko-Fi or Paypal. Other ways to support the site here The Team:  • Rachael Ward @fail2ninja   • Evan VERNON        

Animation For Adults Presents Animation Nights New York's (ANNY) Animator Interviews. AFA and ANNY's Evan Vernon talks with animator Yunus Yildiz, whose short The Hands will screen as part of the ANNY April online event. Yunus Yildiz Interview by Evan Vernon   https://www.instagram.com/yunusyildiz_._/ https://www.artstation.com/yunusyildiz  https://gumroad.com/yunusyildiz    Director of “THE HANDS” The trauma of a man trying to escape from a war.     Animation Nights New York presents “Ways of the World” (Program #59 | Season 6 | In Competition Films) Sunday, April 25, 2021 Films are available 11am - 11pm EDT for one day. Join us for mixer events in the ANNY Virtual Event Space on webXR. (No headset is required. Platform is accessible via PC/Mac/Mobile.) Mixer Events 3pm - 5pm & 8pm- 11pm EDT RSVP: https://www.animationnights.com/screening59/      Anadalu University https://www.anadolu.edu.tr/en     Robert Valley https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Valley  https://vimeo.com/rober

Animation For Adults Presents Animation Nights New York's (ANNY) Animator Interviews. AFA and ANNY's Evan Vernon talks with Israeli animator Anya Gannot, whose short Studies will screen as part of the ANNY April online event.  Aya Gannot Director of “STUDIES” Based on a short story by Franz Kafka, a man living in an industrial city sketches his thoughts, and is led to a series of surreal events within a train ride. Everything is blurred and distorted as he reflects on his existence.