Metrograph Presents 'Made In New York: The Best In NYC's Indie Animation
Los Angeles may be the United States' capital of animation. But not far behind is New York City. As well as many mainstream productions, the Big Apple also has a thriving independent animation scene. To celebrate the latter the Metrograph is hosting a special program of films in Made In New York: The Best in NYC Indie Animation.
Two world-renowned New York-based animators Bill Plympton and Signe Baumane have got together to curate the line-up of the program. The program features some of the finest (and most outrageous) work to emerge from artists living and working in New York. The curators will be there in person to introduce the films, and several of the other filmmakers will also be in attendance.
“What makes NYC indie animators so special? Sense of timing. " Baumane said. "As we scurry from place to place trying to avoid gawking tourists, hungry rats and drag racing vehicles, we internalize the sense of adventure and fast pacing, and we bring it to our work. This program showcases just a sliver of the best NYC indie animation: some of the films are Oscar winners, others are made by animation newcomers, but they all share the sense of wonder, adventure and perfect NYC timing to make you laugh, cry and be entertained.”
The selection will include a wide variety of styles and POVs, as well as animation techniques. The 15-film program will include work from Plympton and Baumane and other prominent animation figures such as John Dilworth and Chris Wedge.
Titles include Bathtime in Clerkwell (dir. Alex Budovshy), Beyond Noh (dir. Patrick Smith), Bunny (dir. Chris Wedge), Buzzkill (dir. Peter Ahern), Everybody's Pregnant (dir. Debra Solomon), Fantaisie in Bubblewrap (dir. Arthur Metcaff), Frank Film (dir. Caroline Mouris, Frank Mouris), Frog (dir. Chris Conforti), Guard Dog (dir. Bill Plympton), Life in Transition (dir. John Dilworth), The Lost Tribes of New York City (dir. Michael Capobianco, Andy London, Carolyn London), The Opposites Game (dir. Lisa LaBracio, Ann Bergman), Teat Beat of Sex (dir. Signe Baumane), There's Too Many of These Crows (dir. Morgan Miller), and A Warm Reception in L.A. (dir. Candy Kugel, Vincent Cafarelli).
The Post-screening panel discussion features Chris Wedge, Bill Plympton, Chris Conforti, Lisa LaBracio, Anna Samo, Patrick Smith, Peter Ahern, Alex Budovsky, Candy Kugel, Marilyn Kraemer, Signe Baumane, Debra Solomon, and Morgan Miller.
The screening is set to place on Saturday, September 13, but don't worry if you miss is- the entire selection will be available from anywhere when it is available streaming via Metrograph At Home from October 1.
