Paid ASIFA MEMBERS can enjoy a tour of animation powerhouse BENT IMAGE LAB ! On Friday June 7th, a short list of  current paying members of ASIFA Portland will be led on a special behind-the-scenes tour of the studio.  How do you get on the list?  On  Saturday May 25th at 12:00 Noon, send an email with the subject heading “ Bent Tour ” to  asifaportland@gmail.com. [...]

Last Saturday, about 60 people came to hear Michel Gagne speak at The Art Institute of Portland. The event was presented by ASIFA Portland and the Art Institute’s Inkwell Animation Club, and Mr. Gagne shared insights from his career in art and animation. He showed the evolution of The Saga of Rex from illustrations, to a [...]

Congratulations to everyone who’s film was selected for Annecy! Bill Plympton and I will be hosting Annecy + again this year so if your film was not selected you have a second chance by submitting it to the ANNECY + selection committee. e-mail me at: nik@niksprocket.org and I will answer questions and tell you where [...]

Greetings fellow ASIFA Portlanders! You are invited to join us at the always-fun ASIFA Karaoke sketch gathering! Bring your sketchbook, grab a drink, and join us at The Ambassador on Friday March 29th, 8:30 for some singing and sketching fun. ASIFA Karaoke Sketch The Ambassador 4744 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland Friday, March 29th, 8:30 pm AND, stay tuned to your [...]