Animatus

01/04/2025

Look for Devin Grover’s Chaos Clover on WXXI this month! Devin took our workshops, went to RIT, and continues to work with us on Animatus jobs!

12/31/2024

Still time to join the Winter Animation Workshop! - https://mailchi.mp/ca32a87d33a8/123-10146337

12/07/2024

Give the Gift of Animation Classes! - https://mailchi.mp/707af177834b/123-10145879

12/02/2024

Fall cartoons now online... Sign up for January classes! - https://mailchi.mp/a4a97fc9255b/123-10145725

11/11/2024

A little something about RIT’s film program, featuring Nicky Champlin, who took our Animation Workshops in high school!

The Hollywood Reporter ranked RIT’s School of Film and Animation one of the top 25 film schools in the country.

11/08/2024

Thanks Will. It's been a terrific experience working with Armand & Bruce at the HOG for almost 50 years. If it wasn't for them my career in animation would never have happened. Great job Brew Master Derek Armstrong & the awesome 3HB staff for supporting Rochester's music icon. I had a sample of "Blue Nose Guitarman" from the bright tank. It's going to be a winner, Cheers!

Blue Nose Guitarman blueberry Belgian waffle cream ale to be released to celebrate the HOG's 60th anniversary

10/08/2024

Afternoon slots still available for Fall Animation Workshops - https://mailchi.mp/29bae97b6356/123-10144509

10/01/2024

Sign up for Fall Workshops, Beginning October 26 - https://mailchi.mp/6b749b958230/123-10144376

08/24/2024

90 minutes of Chuck Jones Looney Tunes (the best ones) on the big screen! Culminates with a coyote/road runner supercut you’ll never forget. Plus, an author with a Loonet Tunes book? Terrific.

SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7pm
THE BUGS BUNNY / ROAD RUNNER MOVIE screening & author Q&A

🐰 Bugs Bunny reflects on his past cartoon exploits in this “Looney Tunes” chase-filled anthology directed by animation legend Chuck Jones. PLUS a Q&A with Dan Sendker, author of the new book “Dance of the Comedians: 75 Years of the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote.”

08/24/2024

Looks like a unique film! Two screenings left, mon and wed.

A psychedelic fairy tale featuring protagonists turned into cats (the dream), SIROCCO AND THE KINGDOM OF WINDS, from GKIDS, screens Friday, Aug. 23, Monday, Aug. 26, and Wednesday, Aug. 28 only.

One day, the adventurous Juliette and her sister Carmen find an enchanted toy and get swept away into the Kingdom of the Winds. They are transformed into cats and find themselves in a fantastical new world full of flying divas, technicolor dragons, and other mind-melting creations. Tickets and showtimes available!

08/01/2024

Join us Thursday night at the Little! Free entry for an evening of student films, including "Dance like Everyone's Dead" from Animation Workshop students Jack and Harrison! https://thelittle.org/rtff2024/

08/01/2024

Student Workshop Cartoons Now Online! - https://mailchi.mp/b933717fd8fd/123-9435098

07/03/2024

Don't miss Summer Animation Camp, beginning July 15 - https://mailchi.mp/1a2e6c32a56a/123-9432766

06/04/2024

Indie animated feature "My Love Affair with Marriage" at the Little - https://mailchi.mp/3218bca78ae9/123-9430550

06/04/2024

Know of any vintage photos or film of Rochester? Let Animatus know! Here's the news story about Fred Armstrong and Mike Champlin and their Rochester Subway doc project.

Any story that’s worth telling is worth re-telling.

05/15/2024

SAVE THE DATE! On June 30th My Love Affair With Marriage will screen in Rochester at The Little Theatre! The screening will be part of their "High Falls Women in Film" series celebrating the contributions of female filmmakers in front of and behind the camera! Learn more about the film and watch the trailer here:
https://www.myloveaffairwithmarriagemovie.com