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Buzzco Associates is a NYC based animation studio specializing in 2D drawn animation: with experience of traditional cel animation done now digitally.
We create animated films: from short web-based cartoons to network programming: from commercials to educational to independent shorts and film.

Buzzco Associates is now bigger than its founders. Look for new "associates" such as longtime animator, Rick Broas, newtime collaborator Leon Joosen, and colleague composer, Lanny Meyers.

Mission: We will show some of our current projects but also post some of our vintage work from our inception to last year!

12/16/2019

We have picked a time and date for an informal gathering to remember our friend, Bryon Moore (see below).
Saturday, February 1 from 4-7 pm. Bring memories and pictures!

10/18/2019

It's with sadness we share the news of the passing of Bryon Moore. An incredible artist and a magical presence. He will be missed.

09/23/2019

Excited to report "I, Candy" has been accepted into the Woodstock Film Festival, October 4&5. https://www.woodstockfilmfestival.com/festival2019/films_all.php

08/28/2019

Leon Joosen created this birthday music nideo for his husband, Charles Anderson, shooting much of it at Buzzco!

04/03/2019

WorldFest-Houston International Film & Video Festival

You are cordially invited to be part of the upcoming 52nd Annual WorldFest-Houston! The oldest Indie Film Festival in the whole wide world! WorldFest gave fi...

03/18/2019

Right!

We got an email this week asking how to see our 2006 indy short "Right!" our only CG project. But in looking at it again, we now see how prescient in today's world...https://vimeo.com/111238677

With the results of the 2014 midterm elections, talk of "no compromise" is filling the media circus. We are now sharing a film we did in 2006, which seems…

01/24/2019

Conversation with Michel Ocelot – French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF)

Conversation with Michel Ocelot Saturday, January 26, 20193–4:30pm Legendary director Michel Ocelot is this year’s Guest of Honor, and the Festival will open with his groundbreaking feature, Kirikou and the Sorceress, celebrating its 20th anniversary. Based in Paris, Ocelot has devoted his entir...

11/12/2018

I,Candy

"An Evening with Candy Kugel" at the Museum of Modern Art, interviewed by John Canemaker. Movie used by permission of the Museum of Modern Art.

"I, Candy" premiered on April 22, 2018 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Candy was interviwed by noted animation historian, professor and animator, John Canemaker. Other pieces of Candy's oeuvre were presented as well!

10/02/2018

Buzzco-mate and holiday deer maker, Leon Joosen, and I having fun at the Academy New Members party last night

09/25/2018

Earlier this month, Buzzco had a visit by a Chinese delegation. The delegation members include producers and directors as well as animators from CCTV, and other large TV station animation channels/companies in China. Delegates saw portions of "I, Candy"and Candy explained how to adapt a story to a film, and how she decides a technique or style to use for a particular film.
Julia Xiaoyan Fan, Managing Director of iBridge Language, an educational consulting firm, connecting Chinese delegations with American companies and organizations.
Delegates asked questions and were delighted with their visit. They even asked Candy if she would be willing to come to China!

09/06/2018

Women in Indie Animation | Metrograph

Metrograph is a new Manhattan movie theater devoted to screening archive-quality 35mm prints and new films in state-of-the-art digital projection.

05/22/2018

And then-- the topping on the cake! Our ex-intern, Katherine Chi, won for the thesis film, "8:00 PM"

05/22/2018

And then! Women In Animation gave me the greatest compliment of all-- a special mention for "Excellence in Animation Filmmaking", saying that they weren't going to give me a "Lifetime Achievement Award" because they expect MORE films! ;-D

What an amazing festival screening at ASIFA-East-- the line-up of films was truly spectacular! I am grateful that "I,Can...

05/22/2018

The 49th Annual ASIFA East Awards | ASIFA-East

What an amazing festival screening at ASIFA-East-- the line-up of films was truly spectacular! I am grateful that "I,Candy" was a prizewinner! Here's the list of all the prizewinners- https://www.asifaeast.com/the-49th-annual-asifa-east-awards/

The 49th Annual ASIFA East Awards | ASIFA-East
The 49th Annual ASIFA East Awards | ASIFA-East
See more at ASIFAEAST.COM

05/06/2018

Happy Cinco de Mayo from Buzzco! #Holiday #Deer #CincoDeMayo #Buzzz

04/20/2018

I,Candy

Buzzco' latest!

In "I.Candy" filmmaker Candy Kugel deconstructs a drawing she did when she was 6 to explain her life.

04/02/2018

Happy Easter from Buzzco! #Holiday #Deer #Buzzz #HappyEaster

02/15/2018

Here's some love from Buzzco to you! #HappyValentinesDay #Holiday #Deer #Buzzz

01/15/2018

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Let's never forget the sacrifices that were made to get this far and continue to strive for peace and equality. #MartinLutherKingJr #Holiday #Deer #MLKday

12/26/2017

Merry Christmas from Buzzco to all! #MerryChristmas #Holiday #Deer #Buzzz

12/22/2017

It's that time! Happy Winter Solstice from Buzzco! #Holiday #Deer #WinterSolstice #Buzzz

12/12/2017

Holiday Card!

Happy 2018! Buzzco's holiday card is here! The inside reads:
The fortune teller says, "Life is a roller coaster: It has ups & downs & hairpin curves. You can close your eyes and SCREAM or LAUGH and appreciate the ride!"

It's been a tumultuous year... and we survived! Wishing a SMOOTHER ride in 2018!
Candy Kugel

11/23/2017

#HappyThanksgiving from Buzzco! #Holiday #Deer #Buzzz

11/01/2017

Happy Belated #Halloween! #Holiday #Deer #Frankendeer

10/09/2017

Happy #ColumbusDay from Buzzco! #Deer #Holiday #Buzzz

09/04/2017

#HappyLaborDay! #Buzzco #Deer

08/31/2017

Selena and Taylor's last day in the Buzzco studio! What a great experience, and looking forward to buzzing by again soon!

07/27/2017

Watch Snowie and the Seven Dorps— A Passive/Aggressive Fable for the '90's Online | Vimeo On Demand

"Are we talkin' lip service or fact?" What are your #ThursdayThoughts? Check out Snowie and the Seven Dorps here! https://tinyurl.com/y776kfau

Preview is old SD trailer-- video is HD digital conversion from Original Camera Negative! Buzzco's "Snowie and the Seven Dorps — A Passive/Aggressive…

07/13/2017

Watch KnitWits (SD) Online | Vimeo On Demand

For those that miss the beloved Joan Rivers on the #RedCarpet, you can hear her voice right here in “Knitwits” #Emmys https://tinyurl.com/ybezsqm8

Buzzco's "KnitWits" chronicles a Saturday afternoon in a knitting store in New York City where a group of regulars gather weekly to swap stories,…

07/12/2017

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Eat Chef Boyardee!

Remember when the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ate Chef Boyardee? #90s #TurtlePower #Buzzz See what else we've done here at Buzzco! https://vimeo.com/151079711

07/06/2017

Tiny kisses go a long way! Give a kiss to someone today. #InternationalKissingDay #momlife
Watch Buzzco’s “Nothing At All!” https://vimeo.com/ondemand/nothingatall/2108173803

07/04/2017

Happy Fourth of July from Buzzco! #FourthOfJuly #Buzzz #IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly #TuesdayThoughts Ron Foth Advertising

06/27/2017

When you hear this once, you’ll hear it EVERY time you're having your #morningjava ☕ #catchy #coffeelover #Summer

Music by Marc Black
Check out the full video here: https://vimeo.com/151571924

06/22/2017

BuzzzcoNYC (@BuzzzcoNYC) | Twitter

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06/21/2017

Watch It's Still Me! Online | Vimeo On Demand

In 2009, #BuzzzcoNYC made an animation that helped thousands of people dealing with #Aphasia worldwide. For Aphasia Awareness Month, "It's Still Me!" is now available On Demand via Vimeo! #Buzzz https://vimeo.com/ondemand/itsstillme

“It’s Still Me!” is a 17-minute guide for people with aphasia and their loved ones in order to help them learn how to communicate with each other…

06/20/2017

Welcome to the BuzzCo Family, Selena and Taylor! Thanks for joining us for the summer as our interns and social media coordinators! #BuzzzCoNYC #Summer2017

04/26/2017

It's Still Me!

Last week Avi Golden came up to Buzzco to thank us for making the movie. He has been living with aphasia for 10 years and communicates very effectively-- both with words and gestures, and charmed us with his upbeat personality. He has been presenting powerpoint demonstrations about aphasia and just included us in his latest one! Thank you Avi!!

01/23/2017

The Balloon Museum in Albuquerque opened their exhibit about SA Andrée's failed balloon mission to the North Pole and Chris Musello sent us these shots:

10/11/2016

Rick Broas is lead animator at Buzzco Associates,... - Creatives for Humanity

Rick Broas is lead animator at Buzzco Associates, New York. www.buZZZco.com

It is with great sadness that I found out about the death of Nora York, A remarkable singer, songwriter and performer an...

09/11/2016

Nora York, Singer Who Fused Forms, Dies at 60

It is with great sadness that I found out about the death of Nora York, A remarkable singer, songwriter and performer and a wonderful friend. She was the voice of our 2000 independent short, "Nothing At All" and in 2005 we made a little web music video for her 'What I Want." Rest in peace, dear Nora, at 60 they took you away far too soon. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/09/arts/music/nora-york-dead.html

A performance artist as well, Ms. York layered philosophy, poetry, politics and song when she appeared before an audience.

08/29/2016

We said goodbye to our summer intern, Katherine Chi, who's off for her last year at CalArts. This was her second summer here, and we'll miss her, although she is well on her way to an excellent senior project!

08/18/2016

Short and Sweet!

When Ron Foth Advertising needed a clip to show a cartoon cat flipping out from seeing a carload of dogs watching her on a playback screen in a van—they came to Buzzco for 3 seconds of animation!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrG5nHybSp8

05/08/2016

In honor of Mother's Day--Adelaide Kugel, the inspiration for "It's Still Me! A Guide for People with Aphasia and their Loved Ones", who lived with aphasia after a massive stroke for over 12 years. Here she is in 1962 and 6 months before her death in 2006.

In honor of Mother's Day-- Adelaide (Chig) Roth Kugel, the inspiration for "It's Still Me!"

04/05/2016

Surprise visitor! Buzzco welcomes Russell Calabrese (who is also surprised!!)

03/18/2016

Here's the link to the 2 short films we made about S.A.Andrée's Polar Expedition by gas balloon in 1897--
http://www.buzzzco.com/Educational/BalloonMuseum_Andree.htm

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Holiday Card!

Happy 2018! Buzzco's holiday card is here! The inside reads: The fortune teller says, "Life is a roller coaster: It has ups & downs & hairpin curves. You can close your eyes and SCREAM or LAUGH and appreciate the ride!" It's been a tumultuous year... and we survived! Wishing a SMOOTHER ride in 2018! Candy Kugel

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Eat Chef Boyardee!

Remember when the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ate Chef Boyardee? #90s #TurtlePower #Buzzz See what else we've done here at Buzzco! https://vimeo.com/151079711

Tiny kisses go a long way! Give a kiss to someone today. #InternationalKissingDay #momlife Watch Buzzco’s “Nothing At All!” https://vimeo.com/ondemand/nothingatall/2108173803

Happy Fourth of July from Buzzco! #FourthOfJuly #Buzzz #IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly #TuesdayThoughts Ron Foth Advertising

When you hear this once, you’ll hear it EVERY time you're having your #morningjava ☕ #catchy #coffeelover #Summer Music by Marc Black Check out the full video here: https://vimeo.com/151571924

Oooh I Love My Coffee

In honor of National Coffee Day-- "Ooooh I Love My Coffee" Ooh I Love My Coffee CREDITS: Song: "Ooh I Love My Coffee" Composed and performed by Marc Black Jesuma Publishing (ASCAP) Suma Records ©Marc Black marcblack.com Video: Direction: Candy Kugel & Vincent Cafarelli Design: Bryon Moore Animation: Rick Broas Executive Producer: Marilyn Kraemer ©BUZZCO ASSOCIATES, INC.

Throwback Thursday again-- a compilation of the open/close to CBS Saturday morning series, "Teen Wolf" from 1986.

"Talking About Sex-A Guide for Families" excerpt

One of our favorite projects-- a half hour video we created for Planned Parenthood Federation of America; "Talking About Sex - A Guide for Families". It explained puberty intended for kids 10-14 and their parents and not only won many awards at the time (including the prestigious Annecy Cristal 1997) but is still shown to middle schoolers in 2015! Credit info and more here: http://www.buzzzco.com/Educational/PlannedParenthood.htm

TBT again! Yes-- and we made commercials! This one "Busy Household" for Southwestern Bell (through DMB&B, Peter Barg, producer) designed by Norm Bendell and animated by Vincent Cafarelli and Vinny Bell.

Throwback Thursday again! Back in 1990 we were asked by Richard Shenkman, then working for Playboy Entertainment, to animate some of the spot cartoons in Playboy's history. So between doing spots for Sesame and USA's Cartoon Express (see previous TBT's!) we drew naked people. But here's one of the non-x-rated spots we did! PS-We didn't post last week since Candy was in France for the Annecy International Animation Festival, presenting "The Last Time", and we hope we'll be able to post about current events as soon as we can-!

USA Network "Cartoon Express". Before Cartoon Network, Hanna Barbera's cartoon library was acquired by USA Network and consolidated into a strip with opening and glue created by Buzzco Associates. USA Network producers: Paula Brown and Ronnie Neiderman; design and layout: Wayne Becker; animation Vinny Bell and Vincent Cafarelli; Additional design: Candy Kugel; assistants; Bryon Moore and John Lopez; producer: Marilyn Kraemer. Some images contained are from commissioned work and are for publicity purposes only. Copyright ownership remains with each individual client. All rights reserved.

Our 3rd Throwback Thursday! This time it's USA's Cartoon Express! When USA Network first launched they had kids' programming along with WWF. They bought Hanna-Barbera's back library and created "Cartoon Express" (this is before Turner launched Cartoon Network). We created the opening and glue for the first 5 seasons or so. Here is the Express train -- the concept being that kids could ride along their favorite H/B characters-- and a loyalty club "Kids Club" promo they showed-- credits and stories provided with each!

"It's Hip to be a Square" (c)CTW

Another ThrowBack Thursday (this time with credits I remember, so feel free to add!): For Sesame Street "It's Hip to be a Square"- directed by Candy Kugel and Vincent Cafarelli; animated by Vincent Cafarelli; Design: Candy Kugel; Photos: Gil Ortiz; Assist: Bryon Moore and Anne Barett; Producer: Marilyn Kraemer

Throwback Thursday! We're often asked about our seminal work with MTV. Here's a link to an article written for AWN back in the '90's- http://www.awn.com/mag/issue2.10/2.10pages/2.10mtv.html And a small compilation of the "I Want My MTV ad campaign" and the second "Top of the Hour."