As part of After School Special: The 2022 School of Visual Arts Alumni Film & Animation Festival, we are pleased to present a 3D screening of the Disney•Pixar animated film Lightyear (2022), followed by a Q&A with the some of the film’s animators and artists, all of whom graduated from SVA. Guests include Jake Kaplan (BFA 2017 Animation), Jessica Monteiro (BFA 2010 Computer Art, Computer Animation and Visual Effects), David S. Peng (MFA 2000 Computer Art), and Brenda Lin Zhang (MFA 2019 Computer Arts). Current SVA student Daria DelMonico (BFA 2024 Computer Art, Computer Animation and Visual Effects) will moderate the Q&A.

Synopsis: While spending years attempting to return home, marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots commanded by Zurg who are attempting to steal his fuel source.

Lightyear is rated PG, and some material may not be suitable for children. Children ages 3 and under may not be admitted. Please click the link below for SVA Theatre’s current COVID guidelines, which applies to all attendees — including adults and children.

Doors will open approximately 30 minutes prior to each screening, and guests can enjoy music videos by Kevin Slack (BFA 2008 Film and Video) in the lobby while waiting to enter.

Ticket Information

All After School Special 2022 screenings are free and open to the public. General Admission RSVPs via Eventbrite are appreciated, but not necessary, and do not guarantee admittance. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you would like to attend this event, but require assistive devices and/or accommodations, please email [email protected] or call 212-592-2980 at least one week prior.

Please click here for our current COVID protocols for guests.

Concessions Information

SVA Theatre does not offer concessions, but will offer water to guests. Food and alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

Please contact [email protected] with questions. Guests subject to change.