DIFA 10

 Saturday, April 5th, 2025

 Doors Open 7pm, Organ Pre-show 7:30pm, Showtime 8pm

 Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210

https://www.senatetheater.com/parking

Join us for the 10th Annual DETROIT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION (DIFA) on Saturday, April 5th, 2025. Immerse yourself in an eclectic 90-minute mix of animated shorts showcasing a vibrant selection of works from both local and international animators.

Set in the historic Senate Theater in Detroit, this 1920’s Art Deco gem is not only known for its visual charm but also houses the world’s 8th largest Wurlitzer pipe organ. Enjoy the classic concession stand, comfortable lounging areas, and the added convenience of secure parking.

Be sure to catch the enchanting Wurlitzer Pipe Organ pre-show by the Detroit Theater Organ Society, beginning at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7pm with the main show beginning at 8pm.

Tickets are $10 and advance tickets will be available on March 1st, along the full animation schedule. Please note, this event is recommended for a mature audience (18 and over) due to some content and themes.

To stay in the loop and for more details, visit difestofanim.com.

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The Senate Theater, home of the Detroit Theater Organ Society is supported by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Parking is available in our gated lot, on Gilbert, and Michigan Avenue 

FREE ADMISSION!

Doors - 10 am

Show - 11 am

Runtime - 1hr 30min including intermission

Step back in time to experience some of the most iconic animated classics that shaped the golden age of animation! Our Retro Cartoon Festival brings you an unforgettable journey through the 1930s, 40s, and 50s with some of the greatest cartoons ever made. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a newcomer to the magic of vintage animation, this festival is packed with humor, nostalgia, and timeless artistry. Did we mention this screening is completely free to attend? I repeat. Free admission. 

Part 1:

1. Yankee Doodle Daffy (1943) - 7 mins
   Watch Daffy Duck hilariously fumble through his role as the patriotic hero, trying to live up to the title of “Yankee Doodle” with his trademark chaos and charm!

2. Popeye for President (1956) - 7 mins
   Popeye steps into the political ring in this uproarious cartoon. Can the sailor man win the election by flexing more than his muscles?

3. Betty Boop’s Rise to Fame (1934) - 9 mins
   Get ready to fall in love with the legendary flapper as Betty Boop’s career takes flight, bringing her unmistakable voice and charm to the screen in this early gem.

4. Merry Melodies - A Corny Concerto (1943) - 8 mins
   A musical romp featuring Bugs Bunny and Porky Pig. A delightful mix of classical tunes and slapstick comedy, it's a perfect introduction to the magic of Merrie Melodies!

5. Woody Woodpecker - Pantry Panic (1943) - 8 mins
   Woody's zany antics lead to a wild adventure in a pantry, where chaos reigns supreme! Laugh along as the iconic woodpecker stirs up a mess.

Intermission: Stretch your legs, grab a snack, and get ready for Part 2, where we bring even more of your favorite animated characters to life!

Part 2:

1. Mickey Mouse - The Mad Doctor (1933) - 7 mins
   Join Mickey as he faces a creepy mad doctor in this thrilling, yet charming, early Mickey short. Will he save the day or become a part of the doctor’s twisted experiment?

2. Superman - The Arctic Giant (1942) - 8 mins
   Watch as the Man of Steel battles a menacing giant from the icy Arctic. Packed with action and heroism, this short showcases Superman at his finest.

3. Popeye - Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp (1939) - 21 mins
   Popeye embarks on an epic adventure as the beloved sailor takes on the story of Aladdin! Expect plenty of laughs, spinach-fueled strength, and magical mayhem.

Join Us for a Day of Classic Cartoons!

Whether you’re a fan of the wild humor of Daffy Duck, the heroic escapades of Superman, or the jazzy tunes of Betty Boop, our Retro Cartoon Festival has something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this celebration of animation history! Grab your popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the laughs, the thrills, and the unforgettable charm of these timeless cartoons.

Doors – 7:00 PM 

Organ Overture – 7:30 PM 

Film – 8:00 PM 

Tickets - $6 

1hr 44min | PG | Comedy/Fantasy | USA 

A neo-noir mystery, a hard boiled detective story, a . . . wacky comedy? 

Who Framed Roger Rabbit puts the “toon” in Chinatoon and the “Dip” in Diple Indemnity. It’s the only film that could contain Bugs Bunny, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Daffy Duck, and the impressive talents of award-winning actors without exploding to pieces like a stick of (Acme brand) TNT. 

It’s a marvelous melding of live-action crime drama and animated slapstick antics

Bob Hoskins, Christopoher Lloyd, Kathleen Turner and Charles Fleischer star in this beloved classic, set in a world of cartoons living side by side with human beings. Eddie Valiant, (Hoskins) a gruff and hard drinking private eye, finds himself embroiled in a (bunny) tail of corruption, lies, and infidelity as he tries to exonerate his “toon” client, the ever-plucky Roger Rabbit, of murder. But can he rustle up the evidence he needs before the sinister Judge Doom (Lloyd) executes Roger in a bubbling, toon-killing brew known as “The Dip?” 

P-p-p-please! 

Come see this one-of-a-kind film the way we saw it for the very first time: on a big screen, laughing along with your fellow movie-lovers, enthralled by its jaw-dropping special effects and enduring performances! 

For one night only at the Senate! 

The Senate Theater and The Detroit Theater Organ Society is supported by The Michigan Arts and Culture Council and The National Endowment for the Arts. 

Parking is available in our gated lot, on Gilbert, and Michigan Avenue

Doors - 7:00 PM

Organ Overture - 7:30 PM

Show - 8:00 PM

Tickets - $10

Join us on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 for the 8th Annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA). This celebration of animation will showcase a diverse range of works from local and international animators. With approximately 90 minutes of animated shorts on display, DIFA will feature a wide range of styles, from experimental and quirky to more sophisticated mini-features.

The 2023 schedule and advance tickets will be available by April 1st.

NOTE: This event is recommended for 18+ due to some mature content and themes.

For details please visit:

• difestofanim.com