Articles Archive for February 2009
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THE TELEVISION PREMIERE OF AWARD-WINNING INDEPENDENT FILM “PARTING WORDS”
TO DEBUT ON THIRTEEN’S REEL13 SERIES
Directed by “Cost of Living” Filmmaker Stan Schofield
Broadcast Premiere on Saturday, January 3, 2009
New York, NY (December 8, 2008) – This upcoming New Year, New Yorkers will laugh, cry and be thoroughly charmed during the television premiere of the award-winning film, Parting Words, directed by acclaimed NY filmmaker Stan Schofield (”Cost of Living”).
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ACCLAIMED DIRECTOR DAVID ANDERSON TO SCREEN “TONGUE OF THE HIDDEN” AT THE 2008 AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL
Anderson To Tour With Film Throughout Iran in Winter 2008
New York, NY (October 6, 2008) – Renowned Director David Anderson has been selected to screen his animated short film “Tongue of The Hidden” at the 2008 Austin Film Festival. Based on a poem by Hafez and translated by Jila Peacock, Anderson’s short has captured critics’ attention in 2007 with Time Out London raving “It’s powerful stuff.” Anderson anticipates touring with the film throughout …
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NEW PROJECTS TAKE SCHOFIELD FILMS DIRECTORS TO IRAN AND CNN
Award-Winning Directors Judy Starkman and Gilly Barnes Hand Selected To Direct CNN “Heroes” Project
Acclaimed Animation Director David Anderson’s Short Film ‘Tongue of the Hidden’ Chosen To Screen As Part of The
2008 Austin Film Festival
New York, NY (September 22, 2008) – Schofield Films has announced today upcoming ventures with directors David Anderson, Judy Starkman, and Gilly Barnes including a network television series and a short animation film.
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“PARTING WORDS” SELECTED TO OPEN
THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
LONG ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL
Directed by “Cost of Living” Filmmaker Stan Schofield
Opening Night at Montauk Theatre on September 6th
Additional Screenings Include New York City and Los Angeles
New York, NY (August 4, 2008) – Marking the 25th anniversary of the Long Island Film Festival, “Parting Words” an award-winning feature film by Stan Schofield (“Cost of Living”), will be screened opening night on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Montauk Movie Theatre. A special Q&A with the director will immediately follow the screening. …
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“This guy could probably use some psychiatric help.
If he calls one of the public hospitals, we’ll try to arrange that.”
-Mayor Michael Bloomberg, July 2005
THE SUPREME COMMANDER IS BACK
WHILE RILING UP CITY OFFICIALS
NEW YORKERS PREPARE FOR THE FOURTH INSTALLMENT OF WATER GUN TOURNAMENT
StreetWars Returns to NYC and Launches
End-Of-Summer Water Gun Fight in
Union Square on Saturday, August 23rd
“I miss Mikey B. and want to do something big to impress him.”
- The Supreme Commander
New York City (August 6, 2008) – It’s not over yet! There’s still a few weeks left …
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ANIMATION BLOCK PARTY
ANNOUNCE THE 2008 SUMMER LINEUP
Festival Kicks Off Friday, July 25th
at Rooftop Films
Brooklyn, NY (July 3, 2008) - New York City’s largest exhibition of the world’s best independent, professional and student animation begins Friday, July 25th and ends Sunday July 27, 2008. The official film lineups for the jam-packed three day annual festival is available on the Animation Block Party website at www.animationblock.com.
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ANIMATION BLOCK PARTY
AWARD WINNING SHORTS STREAMING
SUNDANCE AND MTV’s WEB SERIES
Student Filmmakers Gain Nationwide Exposure
New York City (June 4, 2008) – Animation Block Party is proving to not only be New York City’s largest exhibition of the world’s best independent, professional and student animation, but also a vehicle for industry recognition. Casey Safron, founder of Animation Block, is proud to announce new endeavors on the horizon for the company, its annual festival and the award-winning filmmakers from various festivals.
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ANIMATION BLOCK PARTY
Extended Four-Day Festival Adds New Categories
and Special Screenings For 2007 Summer Line Up
2007 Festival Kicks Off Friday, July 27th
at Rooftop Films
This year’s festival begins Friday July 27th and ends on Monday July 30th with a jam-packed schedule of events. The official film lineups for each of the four evenings are available on the Animation Block Party website at www.animationblock.com.
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ANIMATION BLOCK PARTY
RETURNS BIGGER AND BETTER
Extended Four-Day Festival Adds New Categories
and Special Screenings For Summer Line Up
2007 Festival Kicks Off Friday, July 27th
at Rooftop Films
New York City (June 21, 2007) – Four years ago there was minimal exposure for young unknown animators to exhibit and promote their artistry. That was, until the very first animation festival debuted in New York capturing immediate worldwide attention.
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2009 Animation Film Festival is now opened for submissions. The NYC premiere event is the country’s largest animation film festival and is set to run July 24th to July 26th in Brooklyn.



