Meet the creators of ‘The Lego Movie,’ ‘Animaniacs,’ ‘Robot Chicken,’ Tim Burton's 'Corpse Bride' and more animated favorites!
"Do you ever look at someone and wonder..." - Joy
Step into the mind of Riley as we bring Pixar’s Inside Out to the big screen on Friday, May 9! Experience the journey of Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust in this heartfelt film about emotions, change, and growing up.
When: May 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: ASU MIX Center | 50 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ
What to Bring: Blankets, chairs and all the emotions!
Looking for your next chapter? Join us for a free lunch, a tour of ASU's remarkable MIX Center and a chance to learn about the Distinguished Innovative Fellows program.
DIF is a yearlong program designed to engage distinguished individuals (55+) in meaningful, innovative work. Fellows will collaborate with award-winning ASU faculty members in a supportive and structured environment all while having access to a range of exceptional ASU courses spanning various subjects.
Looking for your next chapter? Join us for a free lunch, a tour of ASU's remarkable MIX Center and a chance to learn about the Distinguished Innovative Fellows program.
DIF is a yearlong program designed to engage distinguished individuals (55+) in meaningful, innovative work. Fellows will collaborate with award-winning ASU faculty members in a supportive and structured environment all while having access to a range of exceptional ASU courses spanning various subjects.
The Sidney Poitier New American Film School brings together experts to discuss the power of disability inclusion, equity, and accessibility in filmmaking, in front of and behind the camera. Join DGA director Jenni Gold and the director of the 2012 documentary “CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion” for ASU’s fifth annual panel discussion and Q&A about disabilities in entertainment, along with special guest panelists Amber Sealey, director of 2024 film "Out of My Mind," and actor Kurt Yaeger ("The Beanie Bubble," "Sons of Anarchy"). .
"Everything is awesome!"
Get ready for a brick-tastic adventure as we bring The Lego Movie to the big screen on April 11! Join Emmet, Wyldstyle, and Batman on an action-packed journey where imagination knows no limits.
When: April 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: ASU MIX Center | 50 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ
What to Bring: Blankets, chairs and your master builder skills!
A trio of celebrated American Cinema Editors – Kelley Dixon, Maura Corey and Molly Shock – joins The Sidney Poitier New American Film School for an insightful industry panel discussion about what it takes to build a career in editing across mediums including feature films, television dramas, documentaries and live telecasts.
Academy Award winner and visual effects supervisor Brian Connor has over two decades’ experience in high-end visual effects for film and television and is the winner of an Oscar for Best Achievement in Visual Effects for Denis Villeneuve’s epic sci-fi blockbuster “Dune: Part One.” Connor joins The Sidney Poitier New American Film School for a deep dive into the world of computer graphics and visual effects, featuring the incredible VFX work that brought the world of “Dune” to life, and shares what it takes to be a successful VFX artist.
What happens when you combine the world’s greatest athlete with some of the world’s most beloved cartoon characters? Movie magic. Bring the whole family for The Sidney Poitier New American Film School’s special Black History Month outdoor screening of the original 1996 sports movie classic “Space Jam,” starring NBA legend Michael Jordan alongside animated Looney Tunes characters as they team up to play against invading aliens intent on capturing the toons.
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Kino Nights is a new curated series of themed monthly screenings and conversations hosted by the Melikian Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies. The series features present-day groundbreaking documentary and narrative cinema from Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia, contextualized in timely conversations with scholars and artists. The screenings and conversations are free and open to all to attend.