This Week at ASIFA . . .
BOYS GO TO JUPITER / BLACK BUTTERFLIES / ROCK BOTTOM / EXTINCTION / A LEGACY OF LEARNING: 40 YEARS WITH TOM SITO / NATIVES IN ANIMATION AT LA SKINS FEST / SHORT FILM OF THE MONTH: LETTER TO A PIG / UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Cartuna and Irony Point invite ASIFA-Hollywood Members (+1 Guest) to a Special Screening of Boys Go to Jupiter |
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Rated PG-13, Runtime: 87 Minutes
It’s the sluggish, swamp-heavy week after Christmas, and Billy 5000 — freshly out of high school and hustling through gig-work and petty schemes — is determined to earn $5,000 before New Year’s so he can finally move out. But Florida has other plans. Dreamy, funny, and deeply original, Boys Go to Jupiter is Julian Glander’s pastel-surreal coming-of-age ride packed with heart, oddballs, and unexpected musical bangers. Hang onto your swagway — things get weird fast.
There will also be a virtual Q&A with filmmaker Julian Glander.
Thursday, December 4th at 10am PT
Los Angeles, CA
RSVP DEADLINE: Monday, December 1st by 12pm PT
To attend the screening, please visit https://www.asifa-hollywood.org/membership to become a member and receive RSVP details. Please note that membership must be activated at least one week prior to the screening date in order to receive the RSVP information. |
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David Baute (Director) and Edmon Roch (Producer) invite ASIFA-Hollywood Members to a Virtual Screening of Black Butterflies |
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Rated PG, Runtime: 83 Minutes
Tanit, Valeria, and Shaila are three women from very different parts of the world who face the same problem: climate change. They will lose everything and they will be forced to emigrate to survive.
THE SCREENER IS AVAILABLE NOW
UNTIL FEBRUARY 21ST, 2026
To view this screener, please visit https://www.asifa-hollywood.org/membership to become a member and receive screener details. Please note that membership must be activated at least one week in order to receive the screener information.
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Check out this Video Introduction from David Baute (Director). Edmon Roch (Producer) and Yaiza Berrocal (Scriptwriter) |
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Alba Sotorra and Director Maria Trenor invite ASIFA-Hollywood Members to a Virtual Screening of Rock Bottom |
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Rated R, Runtime: 83 Minutes
Based on Robert Wyatt's album, Rock Bottom is a tormented love story between a young artist couple immersed in the creative and groundbreaking whirlwind of the post-hippie culture of the early '70s. Drugs will turn a dream summer into a nightmare through a dreamlike journey set to Wyatt's soundtrack, taking us from desolation to a search for hope.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW TRAILER
THE SCREENER IS AVAILABLE NOW UNTIL
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH BY 11PM PT
To view this screener, please visit https://www.asifa-hollywood.org/membership to become a member and receive screener details. Please note that membership must be activated at least one week in order to receive the screener information.
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Magic Pictures Films invites ASIFA-Hollywood Members to a Virtual Screening of Extinction |
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Rated PG, Runtime: 82 Minutes
Meet ‘Mohsen,’ a young boy who is obsessed with superheroes.
His life takes an unexpected turn when he comes across an endangered tiger while on a family picnic near the forest.
Determined to rescue this majestic creature from hunters, Mohsen brings him to his family's city home, embarking on a perilous mission he names ‘Saving the Last Malayan Tiger!’ Mohsen and ‘Tigy’ face numerous challenges together and develop a deep bond.
Despite successfully returning Tigy to his natural habitat, Mohsen discovers that his mission is far from over.
With newfound courage, he embraces his role as a real-life hero and vows to protect the ‘Heart of the Forest’ and all its inhabitants. This thrilling and heartwarming tale demonstrates that even an ordinary boy can make an extraordinary difference.
THE SCREENER IS AVAILABLE NOW
UNTIL NOVEMBER 30TH BY 11:59PM PT
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE TRAILER
To view this screener, please visit https://www.asifa-hollywood.org/membership to become a member and receive screener details. Please note that membership must be activated at least one week in order to receive the screener information. |
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Animation Educators Forum & CTN Presents A Legacy of Learning: 40 Years with Tom Sito |
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Tom Sito is a veteran animator who learned his craft from the famous animators of the past including Art Babbitt, Richard Williams and Chuck Jones. He has crossed the globe to lecture on what he learned from these masters and his own industry experience. In this talk, Tom will discuss the transition from a working animator to a professional animation educator. Not only will he share how to draw wacky cartoons, but also ways to inspire, direct, and stimulate young minds.
Friday, November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM PST
CTN eXpo Main Showroom Floor
Burbank Marriott Center
2500 Hollywood Way
Burbank, California 91505 |
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Natives in Animation at LA Skins Fest |
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Don't miss the Natives in Animation Screening Program, featuring a fantastic collection of new animated works from Indigenous storytellers and artists. Come see the innovation and unique perspectives being brought to the screen!
LA Skins Fest Tickets are available at www.laskinsfest.com.
As a sponsor, ASIFA-Hollywood is offering a very limited amount of free VIP passes for the entire festival on a first come first served basis.
Please visit https://www.asifa-hollywood.org/membership to become a member and receive VIP pass details. Please note that membership must be activated at least one week in order to receive the VIP pass information. |
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SHORT FILM OF THE MONTH: LETTER TO A PIG |
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RATED PG-13
Letter to a Pig is inspired by a memory from Tal Kantor’s school days, when a Holocaust survivor visited her class and shared his story, sparking a vivid dream that stayed with her. The film explores memory, trauma, and intergenerational transmission through a distinctive blend of live-action footage, hand-drawn animation, and acrylic paint on paper. Its monochrome palette reflects the weight of remembrance, while touches of pink evoke emotion and inheritance. Through this intimate visual language, the film invites viewers to reflect on how we remember and what traces of trauma we pass on. To view this screener, please visit https://www.asifa-hollywood.org/membership to become a member and receive screener details. Please note that membership must be activated at least one week in order to receive the screener information. |
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