When machines can imitate the craft of animation, what remains? That is the central question we explore at Kaboom Animation Festival 2026. Will craft evolve? Disappear? Will animators absorb this existential threat, or become curators of AI-generated images? Maybe they’ll simply persist — like the spiders who inspired this year’s poster, handcrafted by Bea Lema. […]
Max Fleischer is one of the most renowned pioneers in animation. From 1918 to 1942, he and his company, Fleischer Studios, produced nearly 700 cartoons. Among his many achievements, his studio was the first to animate both Popeye and Superman — and he created the legendary Betty Boop, who remains an icon of American culture […]
Join us for a block of newly restored Koko the Clown cartoons with LIVE piano accompaniment from Cliff Retalick!
Join us for The Cartoons of Max Fleischer, followed by an in-person conversation with Max Fleischer’s great-granddaughter Claire Fleischer (Membership Manager, Film Independent) and producer Mauricio Alvarado, moderated by Jenn Wilson (Senior Programmer, Film Independent). Don’t […]
Made in Manhattan, the cartoons of Dave and Max Fleischer captured the distinct melting-pot flavor of the city streets. Filled with jazz music, ethnic accents, and unmistakable references to the […]
A collection of animated works from the Max Fleischer Studios, featuring beloved characters like Betty Boop, Popeye, and Superman. Presented as part of the 2026 Jewish Film Festival in partnership […]
Betty Boop invites you to indulge in a weekend of animated nostalgia, featuring a captivating selection of Fabulous Fleischer Toons meticulously restored to their original glory! Immerse yourself in the […]
Betty Boop invites you to indulge in a weekend of animated nostalgia, featuring a captivating selection of Fabulous Fleischer Toons meticulously restored to their original glory! Immerse yourself in the […]
This is the premier of a brand new black of Fleischer Cartoon restorations on the big screen. Featuring Betty Boop, Koko the Clown, Superman and more! Join us for a Q&A […]