The Big Screen Project is happy to celebrate a month-long celebration of original animation from celebrated names in the New York animation field such as John Dilworth, Bill Plympton, Jeff Scher, Dan Meth and Elliot Cowan, showcases from Too Art 4 TV and Animation Block Party, and a special Girl’s Night Out celebrating contributions from women in animation (Emily Hubley, Nina Paley, and Debra Solomon). In addition to the premiers, the Big Screen Project will also be showing blocks of animation that are already in our general programming.

ABOUT THE BIG SCREEN PROJECT:
General: The Big Screen Project is an innovative venue for video, film, live and interactive content that will set a new standard for the urban, cinematic experience. It consists of a large 30 x 16.5 ft. HD Format LED screen located at the 10,000 sq. ft. public plaza behind a new 54-story multi-use building on Sixth Avenue between 29th and 30th Street in New York City.

Content: The content shown is eclectic ranging from the best in the arts, cinema, and new media to highlights in sports and video gaming. Our team of curators collects the best of global cultures in participation with strategic content partners such as art institutions, film festivals, ecologically and humanitarian minded not-for-profits etc. The programming will be at least 10 hours a day.

* No RSVP is needed, all of our events are free and open to the public *

Opening reception / indoor viewing at the the Food Parc and Public Plaza

Premiere!
John Dilworth: a special retrospective screening
Friday, April 1 · 6:50pm – 8:00pm
ANIMATOR WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE

Premiere!
Emily Hubley: a retrospective of animated shorts
Monday, April 11 · 7:00pm – 8:00pm
ANIMATOR WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE

Jeff Scher: a retrospective of animated shorts
Wednesday, April 13 · 7:00pm – 8:00pm
(Unfortunately due to a scheduling conflict, Jeff Scher is not able to be in attendance.)

Premiere!
Too Art 4 TV: Best of Show retrospective
Thursday, April 14 · 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Premiere!
Celebration of Stop-Motion Animation: a special group screening
Friday, April 15 · 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dustin Grella, Christi Bertelsen, Alisa Stern, Peter Ahern, Jen Oxley in ATTENDANCE

Peter Ahern and others
Friday, April 15 · 7:30pm – 8:00pm
ANIMATOR WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE

Premiere!
Dan Meth: a 15 minute Meth Minute
Friday, April 15 · 7:30pm – 8:00pm
ANIMATOR WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE

Elliot Cowan: a retrospective of animated shorts
Monday, April 18 · 7:00pm – 8:00pm
ANIMATOR WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE

Premiere! (One Night Only)
Girls Night Out: Emily Hubley, Nina Paley & Debra Solomon
Thursday, April 21 · 7:00pm – 8:00pm
ANIMATORS WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE

Bill Plympton: a retrospective of animated shorts
Monday, April 25 · 7:00pm — 8:00pm
ANIMATOR WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE

Premiere!
Animation Block Party: Special Best of Show Screening
Thursday, April 28 · 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Chris Arrant

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