ASIFA Central is the Midwest USA Chapter of ASIFA, the International Animation Association (l’Association Internationale du Film d’Animation). Founded in France by a group of professional animators and chartered by UNESCO in 1960, ASIFA’s goal is to encourage the art of animation and further promote international understanding and goodwill through the medium of the animated film. There are about 4500 members and 30 chapters world-wide including seven in the USA. ASIFA Central sprouted in Chicago, Illinois, in 1975 and has expanded to include many professional and independent animators in the Midwest.
Because of our wide geographical spread, and certain pandemonic virii, ASIFA Central has evolved from the original emphasis on meetings and screenings to a more virtual organization. We are currently expanding the idea of “pods” with ASIFA sub-groups meeting face-to-face in various locations in the Midwest.
We have an annual retreat where members ZOOM together for a weekend of presentations, hands-on workshops, inspiration and general fun.
ASIFA Central Facebook (you may look, but cannot touch without permission) : https://www.facebook.com/groups/asifacentral/
Archives and Newsletters (see main menu bar, bring coffee)
ASIFA Central was the first ASIFA chapter to publish an ASIFA webpage, which was recognized with several awards. https://www.asifa.org But wait! You’re at the site already! If you push that button, you’ll experience QUANTUM MECHANICS and become a Strange Loop!
Our newsletter provides the membership with information as well as a forum for interaction. Most issues are available online.
email! we have email!: asifa@asifa.org
Our Board is NEVER BORED!
ASIFA Central President – Julie Goldstein
Vice President – Christopher Sagovac
Treasurer and International IAD Coordinator – Briana Yarhouse
Social Media Coordinator and Chapter Ambassador – Tracy Miller-Robbins
Secretary, Membership Coordinator, and Newsletter Typist – Jim Middleton
And AT LARGE members: (you’ll never know where you’ll find them — look over there! Is that an at large member of the board, free-range animating while cavorting, gamboling, scampering around?!? Quick! Chase ’em! Make them draw a funny picture! Bring cookies!!!!)
Deanna Morse – so lively!
Gretchen Vinnedge – so adorable!
Stephen Leeper – such a cuddle!
Michael Long – so magic!
Bob Swieringa – so TALL!
Volunteers are accepted at any time. Board members are elected by the general membership and then choose the Executive Board. Membership of the board requires at least one-year membership in ASIFA Central.
OTHER ASIFA CHAPTERS
ASIFA – United States
ASIFA Central c/o Jim Middleton, Julie Goldstein
E-mail asifa@asifa.org
Web: http://www.asifa.org
ASIFA South
Web: www.asifa-south.com
ASIFA Colorado
Web: http://www.asifa-colorado.org
ASIFA-East (New York)
Web: www.asifaeast.com
ASIFA-Hollywood
Web: www.asifa-hollywood.org
ASIFA Portland
www.asifaportland.org
ASIFA San Francisco
Web: www.asifa-sf.org
Visit ASIFA International for additional chapters around the world.
http://www.asifa.net
International
Background of ASIFA International
ASIFA is the Association Internationale du Film d’Animation.
Founded, 1960, in France. ASIFA celebrated the 50 year anniversary in 2010. The anniversary was marked by activities around the globe, including the publication of an anniversary book.
It is the only international non-profit organization for animation art in the world. ASIFA aims to promote animation art globally, and to attain international friendship and mutual understanding through animation.
Currently there are over 5000 members in 58 countries on all continents. Most members are associated with 32 national chapters, but there are also individual members.
ASIFA is affiliated with UNESCO (the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization), which encourages international peace and universal respect by promoting collaboration among nations.
WEBSITE: www.asifa.net
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