Amy Kravitz

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. 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.

Her film work includes River Lethe (1985), The Trap (1988), and Roost (1999). Her films have been screened worldwide and have received numerous prizes and awards.

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.

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)