Amy Kravitz
Amy Kravitz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Massachusetts |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Spouse | Steven Subotnick |
Amy Kravitz (March 6, 1956, Wilmington, Delaware) is an independent filmmaker and teacher specializing in abstract animation. She is currently a Professor in the Film Department at the Rhode Island School of Design.
Work
As a young girl, Amy Kravitz began making and teaching animation in Yvonne Andersen's famed Yellow Ball Workshop.[1] Amy went on to obtain a B.A. in Social Anthropology from Harvard University, and received an MFA in Experimental Animation from the California Institute of the Arts.[2] During her studies at CalArts, she was mentored under Sky David and Jules Engel. She taught Animation at Harvard and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, before becoming a professor in the Film Department of the Rhode Island School of Design where she has taught Experimental Animation since the 1980s, and from time-to-time has served as the department chair.[3]
Her film work includes River Lethe (1985), The Trap (1988), and Roost (1999).[2] She states that her approach to filmmaking is "direct and visceral."[4] Her films have been screened worldwide and have received numerous prizes and awards.
Amy's out-of-the-ordinary work as a teacher has been highly praised by her students and others in her field. Her long classes involve week-to-week problems and questions that students explore as a means to reveal and understand their perception of the world, instead of merely imparting a collection of animation techniques. Her students develop highly personalized relationships to the medium that bring out their own individual talents and points of view. Many of Kravitz's students have gone on to successful careers in traditional animation, computer animation, and interactive art.
In 2022, Kravitz was named the Honorary President of the Ottawa International Animation Festival's return to an in-person festival after being virtual to previous two years.[2][5]
Personal life
Amy lives and works in Providence, Rhode Island with her husband, Steven Subotnick. She has two daughters.
Filmography
River Lethe (1985)
The Trap (1988)
Roost (1999)
References
- ^ Yvonne Andersen: Profile of a Pioneer. Jackson, Wendy, Animation World Magazine 1.12, 1997
- ^ a b c Milligan, Mercedes (14 April 2022). "People on the Move: Amy Kravitz Named OIAF Hon. Prez, Baobab Adds Top Talent, Psyop Expands to Germany & More". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on 2 November 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ Robinson, Chris (28 July 2022). "Schools In The Spotlight: Rhode Island School Of Design". Cartoon Brew. Archived from the original on 6 August 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ "Amy Kravitz – Great Women Animators".
- ^ Robinson, Chris (18 September 2022). "Live from Ottawa, It's OIAF22!". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on 18 September 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
External links
- Amy Kravitz Vimeo page including complete films
- Interview on Edge of Frame: http://www.edgeofframe.co.uk/amy-kravitz/
- RISD Faculty Page: https://www.risd.edu/academics/film-animation-video/faculty/amy-kravitz
- The Great Women Animators: http://greatwomenanimators.com/amy-kravitz/
- Interview on Split Tooth Media: https://www.splittoothmedia.com/amy-kravitz/