Events

Overview Join us for an evening of experimental short films and the premiere of Sandy Honig’s silent film “The Weird Guy”. The Weird Guy & His Friends: An Evening of […]

Celebrate the golden age of animation with a greatest-hits collection of classic cartoons from the Fleischer era. Screening Saturday, March 14 at 4:30 PM, this program features beloved characters like Betty Boop, Popeye, Superman, Bimbo, and Grampy, and showcases a lively mix of comedy, music, and adventure... beautifully restored and presented on the CAMEO big screen. Intended For […]

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 miss this delightful program celebrating the classic animated films of Fleischer Studios – the pioneering animation studio, run by brothers Dave and Max Fleischer who were […]

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 Fleischers’ Jewish immigrant background, their cartoons teemed with urban energy. Independent, confident, and sassy, Betty Boop emerged as the Fleischers’ biggest star, and one of […]

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 with the Moses Montefiore Congregation. Free to attend, and appropriate for all ages. Program Order: 1.Betty Boop's Ker Choo 2.Clown's Little Brother 3.Popeye - Paneless […]

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 whimsical world of classic cartoons as Betty Boop and her animated companions take center stage, promising a delightful journey back in time for fans of […]