Steven Subotnick is an internationally acclaimed independent animator. Born in San Francisco in 1956, he has been creating experimental, hand-made, and computer-assisted short animated films since 1985. His highly condensed, poetic, and textural work has screened at festivals and museums worldwide.

Subotnick initially studied painting and anthropology before shifting his focus to filmmaking. He went on to receive his BFA in Film from UCLA and his MFA in Experimental Animation from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) in 1986, where he was mentored by the legendary animation pioneer Jules Engel.

Subotnick’s work is deeply tied to the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where he has been a faculty member in the Film/Animation/Video (FAV) department for decades. He is married to fellow renowned animator Amy Kravitz, with whom he shares two children.

Filmography

  • A LITTLE SCRAP OF PAPER, 2026, 1:11

  • IMPROMPTU, 2025, 6:09

  • STALK, 2024, 4:13

  • FALLEN, 2022, 2:00

  • RESPONSE, 2022, 1:00

  • TENDER PARTS, 2021, 5:50

  • ANONYMOUS, 2020, 5:15

  • EDGE, 2019, 3:15

  • BALLERINA, 2018, 4:30

  • STRANGE FISH, 2017, 3:45

  • LITTLE GIRL, 2016, 3:30

  • PIG, 2015, 3:20

  • LINE, 2014, 2:00

  • ETROG, 2014, 2:00

  • DANDELION, 2014

  • LAKE, 2013, 4:00

  • BABY, 2012, 1:00

  • FIGHT, 2012, 3:45

  • BOY, 2011, 1:45

  • TWO, 2011, 2:30

  • WEST, 2011, 1:45

  • THINE, 2011, 1:30

  • JELLY FISHERS, 2009, 6:45

  • GLASS CROW, 2004, 6:20

  • HAIRYMAN, 1998, 3:00

  • DEVIL'S BOOK, 1994, 5:00