Sep 17, 2013

Meet NFB Board Members Chris Landres and Theodore Ushev in New York City

The Ottawa International Animation Festival begins tomorrow in Canada, but don't worry New Yorkers who can't make it.

On Wednesday, September 25, the National Film Board of Canada will present Oscar-winning director Chris Landreth's ("Ryan") "Subconscious Password" and award-winning director Theodore Ushev's ("The Lipset Diaries," "Tower Bower") "Gloria Victoria" The latest films will be presented, led by a stereoscopic 3D screening. Landres and Ushev will be present at the screening to discuss their work. Both are thoughtful artists whose intelligence shines through their work. Their work is always worth seeing, and this new film is no exception.

Co-sponsored by ASIFA-East and Dimitris Athos of BeFilm, this screening of Michelle and Uri Kranot's "Hollow Land" (Dansk Tegnefilm/Les Films de l'Arlequin/NFB), Claire Blanchet's "The End of Pinky" and Bruce Alcock's "Impromptu" (Global Mechanic Media/NFB) will also be screened.

The event will be held at the Park Avenue Screening Room (500 Park Avenue at 59th Street). Admission is free, but only current ASIFA-East members will be admitted. Tickets are limited and seat reservations are required.