North Fork Arts Center – Greenport, NY

Betty Boop, Popeye, Koko the Clown, Superman—some of the most iconic characters in animation sprang from the endlessly inventive world of Fleischer Studios. At the helm was Max Fleischer, a true pioneer who helped shape the language of animation. Known for his surreal visual style and groundbreaking innovations—including the Rotoscope, Stereoptical Process, and early sound-sync techniques—Fleischer brought bold imagination and technical brilliance to the screen. We’re celebrating his legacy with Fleischer Cartoons: Greatest Hits Vol. 1—a newly restored collection of shorts from the 1920s–40s, screening as part of our Restored and Rediscovered series.