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MFA Computer Art Thesis Presentations (Part Two)

Event April 28, 2015

Members of the MFA Computer Art class of 2015 present their thesis projects. For a presentation schedule, call 212.592.2778 or visit mfaca.sva.edu. This event is free and open to the public.  No RSVP is required. Part One will be presented on Wednesday 5/6/15 at 6:00PM.

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MFA Computer Art Thesis Presentations (Part One)

Event April 28, 2015

Members of the MFA Computer Art class of 2015 present their thesis projects. For a presentation schedule, call 212.592.2778 or visit mfaca.sva.edu. This event is free and open to the public.  No RSVP is required. Part Two will be presented on Friday 5/8/15 at 6:00PM.

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Words Against Photographs: Teju Cole in Conversation

Event April 28, 2015

MFA Art Criticism and Writing presents novelist, photographer and critic Teju Cole and writer Emmanuel Iduma in conversation with department chair David Levi Strauss. This wide-ranging discussion, among three generations of writers, will focus on the curious and conflicted relation between words and photographs. Topics include Cole’s attraction to pairing images with words in his novel Every […]

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BFA Design Motion Graphics Screening 2015

Event April 28, 2015

Members of the BFA Design class of 2015 present their motion graphics work. Free and open to the public.  RSVP preferred, but not required.  Please click here or on the ticket icon above.

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Puppet Labs Puppet Camp New York

Event April 28, 2015

You’re invited to Puppet Camp New York 2015! Please click here or on the ticket icon above to register. Agenda: 9:00 – 9:30: Check in / Registration 9:30 – 10:30: Puppet Keynote (Beginner) – James Sweeney, Puppet Labs 10:30 – 11:15: Puppet 101 with Google Compute Engine (Beginner) – Ray Tsang, Google 11:15 – 11:30: […]

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NYC Pride Presents the NYC Premiere of "Trans"

Event April 28, 2015

“TRANS” is an extraordinary documentary feature film about men and women”and all the variations in between. It is about the Transgender Community, perhaps the most misunderstood and mistreated minority in America and around the world. Inspired by the incredible story of Dr. Christine McGinn, (herself a “transwoman”) and her important work as a transgender surgeon, […]

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Visual Effects Society Screening of "Ex Machina"

Event April 28, 2015

Visual Effects Society and SVA community members and their guests (up to four per person) are invited to a free screening of Ex Machina. Doors open at approximately 6:00PM.  Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.  Outside food and drink (with the exception of anything in glass containers) are […]

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2015 Sprout Film Festival

Event April 23, 2015

The Sprout Film Festival’s mission is to inspire audiences, promote inclusion and support transformative filmmaking as an integral part of social change. This unique event, which focuses exclusively on films that celebrate the diverse lives and creativity of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), strives to challenge assumptions and breakdown stereotypes. By introducing powerful, […]

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Open House New York: How Great Cities Are Fed

Event April 15, 2015

In 1929, Walter Hedden published “How Great Cities Are Fed,” a richly detailed study of New York City’s food system commissioned in the face of a looming railroad strike. Amazingly, it remains the most recent comprehensive study of its kind to this day. Join New York-based food systems expert Karen Karp, president of Karp Resources, and Robert LaValva, […]

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16th Havana Film Festival New York

Event April 9, 2015

The 16th Havana Film Festival and the SVA BFA Film & Video Department present: Cuba: New Film Generation 6:00pm @ SVA THEATRE Program introduced by Marí­a Julia Grillo, Academic Director of the International School of Film and TV of San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba; and Professor Michelle Farrell. Panel: New Opportunities and Incentives to […]

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Visual Effects Society Screening of "Furious 7"

Event April 8, 2015

Visual Effects Society and SVA community members and their guests (up to three per person) are invited to a free screening of Furious 7. Doors open at approximately 6:15PM.  Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.  Outside food and drink (with the exception of anything in glass containers) […]

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"Tough Being Loved By Jerks" Screening & Q&A

Event April 7, 2015

SVA’s BFA Cartooning department, in conjunction with the Society of Illustrators, present a special screening of C’est Dur D’Etre Aime Par Des Cons (Tough Being Loved By Jerks). With Tough Being Loved By Jerks, director Daniel Leconte (Fidel Castro: L’enfance d’un chef) offers a real-time account of one of the most important trials in the […]

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BFA Computer Art Senior Thesis Encore Screening

Event April 7, 2015

SVA’s BFA Computer Art, Computer Animation, & Visual Effects seniors present and celebrate their completed thesis films with family and friends. This event is free and open to the public, but regularly hits capacity.  We encourage you to get here early to secure a seat.  Reservations are not accepted and seating is on a first-come, […]

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BFA Computer Art Senior Thesis Presentations

Event April 7, 2015

SVA’s BFA Computer Art, Computer Animation, & Visual Effects seniors present their completed thesis films to their peers and a jury of independent professionals. This event is free and open to the public, but regularly hits capacity.  We encourage you to get here early to secure a seat.  Reservations are not accepted and seating is […]

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"Natural Life" Screening & Q&A

Event April 7, 2015

SVA’s MFA Design for Social Innovation program presents Natural Life, a documentary screening and Q&A about youth incarceration in America. There are over 2500 inmates in the U.S. who are serving a Life Without Parole sentence for a crime they committed as juveniles. The U.S. is the only country in the world that allows Life […]

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Screening of Takashi Homma's "Extremely Good Landscapes"

Event April 6, 2015

Shashin: Photography from Japan and SVA’s Filmmakers Dialogue present: Kiwamete yoi fukei [Extremely Good Landscapes] (2004), directed by Takashi Homma.  Produced by and distributed by Little More, Tokyo; Slow Learner, Tokyo. In the late 1960s, photographer Takuma Nakahira published the legendary photography magazine Provoke with Daido Moriyama. With this edgy writings and photographs, Nakahira rejected […]

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"Inside Out" Special Advance Screening and Q&A

Event April 1, 2015

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and SVA Theatre present a special advance screening of Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out, followed by a Q&A with Pete Docter & Jonas Rivera. For The Academy’s Animation Showcase closing night event, audiences will be treated to Disney-Pixar’s upcoming big-screen adventure Inside Out. Directed by Oscar-winner Pete Docter (Monsters, Inc.; Up) and […]

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2015 Tribeca Film Festival

Event March 31, 2015

Tribeca Film Festival’s mission is to help filmmakers reach the broadest possible audience, enable the international film community and general public to experience the power of cinema and promote New York City as a major filmmaking center. Tribeca Film Festival is well known for being a diverse international film festival that supports emerging and established […]

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Polyglot Conference NYC 2015

Event March 31, 2015

Polyglot Conference NYC 2015 will bring together polyglots and language learners from around the world, allowing them to meet other language enthusiasts and focus on language in a way that most of us are unable to do in our daily lives. The conference consists of two days of language talks on diverse subjects such as […]

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Animated Spirits Film Festival

Event March 30, 2015

HIT THE ROAD! ,ANIMATED SPIRITS! Free and open to the public.  RSVP by clicking this link or the ticket icon above. Followed by a Q&A with Amid Amidi animation journalist and film historian, publisher of Cartoon Brew. Program curated by Anna Ida Orosz, (lecturer, Moholy-Nagy University of Arts and Design, co-founder and curator, PrimanimaShort Film […]

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SPD @ 50: For the Love of New York Magazine

Event March 24, 2015

Former and present Art Directors and Photography Directors of New York Magazine discuss their best moments, memories, and their role in shaping this peerless, legendary magazine brand ….  Milton Glaser (chairman of the board of SVA), Walter Bernard, Roger Black, Bob Newman, Robert Best, David Matt, Luke Hayman, Jody Quon, Chris Dixon, and Tom Alberty.  This prestigious panel will be moderated by New […]

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SWAN Day 2015: Obvious Child

Event March 24, 2015

Join NYWIFT, SAG-AFTRA, School of Visual Arts Film department, Women in Arts and Media Coalition, and HerFlix for a screening of Obvious Child in recognition of SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Day, an annual event on the last Saturday of March that celebrates women artists. There will be a Q&A with director/SVA alumna Gillian Robespierre […]

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WTTW Presents A Preview of "Rx: The Quiet Revolution"

Event March 24, 2015

SVA students and faculty are invited to join PBS’ WTTW for this special preview screening and discussion of the new film “Rx: The Quiet Revolution,” which explores the intimate relationship between patients and the doctors, nurses, and health care professionals of every kind who care for them. The documentary focuses on a health care model […]

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Special Preview of "Brave New Camera"

Event March 24, 2015

Please join us for a very special event: the premiere of the trailer for the forthcoming full length documentary Brave New Camera, as well as several exclusive clips from the project, and panel discussions with a diverse and exciting set of individuals who are deeply involved with the photographic medium today. ABOUT THE PROJECT Brave […]

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VASA SVA Presents Frankie Cosmos

Event March 24, 2015

VASA SVA presents Frankie Cosmos, a Brooklyn-based band known for their indie rock sounds inspired by DIY and Frank O’Hara. SVA students are encouraged to attend and are invited to bring one non-SVA guest for free.  Please click the ticket icon above to RSVP. Doors will open at 8:50PM. 

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SVA Accepted Students Day

Event March 23, 2015

SVA is home to one of the largest and most dynamic artistic communities in the world. For an up-close look at the experience of studying here, the Office of Admissions invites accepted students and their families to meet faculty and department representatives and to visit SVA’s state-of-the-art facilities. Through a combination of demonstrations, Q&A sessions […]

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The Fly Fishing Film Tour 2015

Event March 23, 2015

The Fly Fishing Film Tour has become the fishing entertainment event of the year. The Film Tour will be in well over 80 cities and will showcase some of the best independent outdoor film makers.  The goal of the Fly Fishing Film Tour is to energize the industry and inspire film makers to create new […]

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14th New York Turkish Film Festival

Event March 18, 2015

The American Turkish Society is proud to present the 14th New York Turkish Film Festival. With the generous contribution of the premier sponsor Chobani, the festival will be held on March 27- April 4, 2015 at SVA Theatre. This year’s festival will screen a selection of eight remarkable feature films, bringing the best of contemporary […]

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William Klein + Mark Seliger

Event March 17, 2015

Howard Greenberg Gallery and Sony Present A Conversation: William Klein + Mark Seliger Sunday, March 22, 2015 @ 2PM This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served. It is presented in conjunction with the WILLIAM KLEIN + BROOKLYN exhibition, opening March 19th at Howard Greenberg Gallery. WILLIAM KLEIN + BROOKLYN, […]

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Tokyo Graphic Passport 2015

Event March 17, 2015

Tokyo Graphic Passport is a series of events organized by +81 to bring prominent Japanese artists and designers who have garnered national and international recognition under the limelight on the global stages of New York City, Paris, Bangkok etc. This year the conference will be presented in collaboration with the Design and Advertising Department at […]

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NYC Premiere of "Big Moccasin"

Event March 10, 2015

Free and open to the public.  No RSVP required. Screening followed by Q&A from filmmakers Andrew Moynehan (an alumnus of SVA’s PhotoGlobal program) and Chelsea Moynehan (BFA 2012 Photography). Big Moccasin, is the first feature from Brooklyn-based husband and wife duo, Chelsea and Andrew Moynehan. The film won the Programmer’s Award for Best Documentary Feature at Virginia […]

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The Best of Annecy

Event March 10, 2015

Come out and join us for a screening of short animated films from the Annecy Film Festival from France. The festival showcases the most outstanding animation from all over the world created by professionals, students, and anyone else with a passion for animation. Anyone interested in animation should attend to see some of the best […]

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2015 New York Fashion Film Festival

Event March 10, 2015

The New York Fashion Film Festival seeks to investigate the evolving genre of fashion film and explore its influence and impact on the fashion industry. The NYFFF annually hosts a screening of selected fashion films followed by a panel discussion focusing on the nature of the genre and it’s growing relevance to the world, business, […]

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SPD @ 50: Harper's Bazaar Étonne-Moi!

Event March 10, 2015

Society of Publication Designers presents: HARPER’S BAZAAR Étonne-Moi! SPD’s 50th Anniversary Speaker Series continues…. Astonish Me! is the motto Harper’s Bazaar lives and designs by. Design Director Elizabeth Hummer and her talented team take the stage to discuss the legacy and the now of one of the industry’s most-beloved fashion publications.  Join SPD for this […]

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Premiere of "A Cry From Within"

Event March 10, 2015

Breaking Glass Pictures presented the world premiere of their film, starring Eric Roberts and Cathy Moriarty and directed by Deborah Twiss & Zach Miller.

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The First Crack: Conservation & Value in Contemporary Art

Event March 9, 2015

This event is free and open to the public.  Please click here or on the ticket icon above to register. In recent years, a dynamic experimental production of art, an expanding fast-paced global art market, and a growing culture of collecting have put extreme demands on the physical condition and integrity of works of contemporary art. Sculptures […]

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Netflix Premiere of "Bloodline"

Event March 4, 2015

Netflix premiered their new show, starring Kyle Chandler, Sissy Spacek, and Norbert Leo Butz.  The show will be available on Netflix on March 20, 2015.

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A Tribute to Michael Sporn

Event March 2, 2015

Michael Sporn was one of the giants of the New York animation community. From 1980 until his untimely death last year, Michael Sporn’s studio produced many acclaimed television specials, most of them animated entirely here in New York. To commemorate the first anniversary of his passing, ASIFA-EAST is hosting an evening of Tribute to Michael […]

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Screening & Q&A: "The Americans"

Event February 26, 2015

Join SVA Theatre & Center for Communication for this special free event for students and faculty from all schools and colleges! Set in a time of leg warmers and Cold War,chill, The Americans follows two Soviet spies (Felicity’s Keri Russell and Brothers & Sisters’ Matthew Rhys) undercover as a happily married couple trying to steal […]

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Filmmakers Dialogue Free Screening of "An Honest Liar"

Event February 26, 2015

SVA & Ralph Appelbaum’s Filmmakers Dialogue returns for the Spring 2015 semester! Join us for a free screening on Wednesday, March 4th at 7:00PM, and mention this listing to receive $50 off Spring 2015 registration! Filmmakers Dialogue, a School of Visual Arts continuing ed course, presents a semester’s worth of Hollywood’s hottest films and filmmakers, and […]

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PBS Listening Tour

Event February 13, 2015

In keeping with its commitment to independent film and filmmakers, PBS leadership is hosting a series of open forums around the country with independent filmmakers, PBS series producers, and other public media and community partners. At each event, participants are invited to voice their priorities and innovative ideas on how all can work together to […]

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Advance Screening & Q&A: "What We Do In the Shadows"

Event February 12, 2015

SVA Theatre & Center for Communication present an advance screening from the creators of the HBO hit series “Flight of the Conchords.” “What We Do in the Shadows” hilariously chronicles the adventures of four vampire roommates trying to get by in a modern world that’s not always hospitable to the undead. Ranging in age from […]

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Tech in Motion Presents NYC Women: Transforming Technology

Event February 5, 2015

Join Tech in Motion on February 25th at Tech in Motion New York’s “Women: Transforming Tech” panel event. During this event we will be profiling some amazing women currently making history in the tech industry. These trailblazing women in tech will share their stories and experiences from different fields within the tech industry. Afterwards, we’ll […]

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The Creative Entrepreneur

Event February 5, 2015

Exploring the alchemy of the creative impulse and the entrepreneurial spirit, SVA alumni discuss the spectrum””from frustration to triumph””of their experiences working independently in cooking and culinary arts; film; fine arts; graphic design; product design; publishing; video and new media; and web, app and game design. Panelists include Justin Gignac (BFA 2002 Advertising); Melissa Hamilton (BFA 1983 Fine Arts), […]

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Titmouse 5 Second Animation Night 2015

Event February 3, 2015

5 Second Animation Night ”” a Titmouse tradition, a day when Titmouse animators create whatever animated goodies have been floating around in their minds all year. Titmouse began in Los Angeles as a T-shirt company in the year 2000, created by SVA alumni Chris & Shannon Prynoski. Titmouse, now an animation studio, has multiple studios […]

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2015 New York International Children's Film Festival

Event February 2, 2015

NYICFF was founded in 1997 to promote intelligent, passionate, provocative cinematic works for ages 3-18 and to help define a more compelling film for kids. Since its launch, the event has grown to become the largest festival for children and teens in North America, with an audience of over 25,000 attending the most recent event. […]

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A Kim Jong-Il Production

Event January 13, 2015

THIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR 1-27-15 AND HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED. Please join the School of Visual Arts for a special Filmmakers Dialogue event…. A Kim Jong-Il Production:  A discussion with Paul Fischer, author of the newly released book A Kim Jong-Il Production and a screening of My Mother and Her Guest (1961), directed by Shin Sang-Ok. Synopsis of A Kim Jong-Il […]

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The 2014 Oscar-Nominated Short Films

Event January 8, 2015

Oscar Celebrates! The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and School of Visual Arts present the 2014 Oscar-nominated Animated, Live Action, and Documentary Short Films! Saturday, Feburary 14th, 2015 10:30AM Animated & Live Action Short Films 3:30PM   Documentary Short Subject Films Q&A’s with select nominees will follow each group of five nominated short […]

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"7 A.M." Documentary Screening

Event January 7, 2015

Jason Black and Black Channel Films present the first feature-length cinema project that addresses the specific topic of historical Black entrepreneurship, with analysis of Black socio-economic experiences and outlook. During the course of this independently funded project we’ll be talking to various historians, academics, business leaders and/or their direct family for a fact-based, in-depth discussion […]

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"Hedwig and the Angry Inch" Sing-Along

Event January 5, 2015

Please join the School of Visual Arts for a special sing-along screening of John Cameron Mitchell’s iconic, cult classic movie musical, Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001), shown on the big screen on 35mm film. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Hetrick-Martin Institute. The Hetrick-Martin Institute believes all young people, regardless of sexual […]

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Roland Joffé's 'Tis Pity She's a Whore

Event December 5, 2014

Presented by SVA Theatre, The Shakespeare Society, and Red Bull Theater ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore (1980) BBC Television; 135 minutes In the 1970s Roland Joffé (best known as the director of the Academy Award-Winning film The Killing Fields) directed some of television’s finest social-realist films, and he applied the approach to this truly remarkable version […]

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Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo & Juliet

Event December 5, 2014

Presented by SVA Theatre, The Shakespeare Society, and Red Bull Theater Romeo and Juliet (1968) Rated PG-13; 138 minutes In the Italian city of Verona, the Montague and the Capulet families are perpetually feuding. When Romeo (Leonard Whiting), a handsome young Montague, disregards convention by attending a Capulet ball, he falls in love with the beautiful […]

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Shakespeare & The Jacobeans on Screen

Event December 5, 2014

A collaboration between SVA Theatre, The Shakespeare Society, and Red Bull Theater. The evening will focus on the relationship between Shakespeare and his darker, bloodier-minded Jacobean successors, in particular the great poet and playwright John Ford. Using film clips from Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet, Orson Welles’s Othello and a rarely seen BBC adaptation of ‘Tis […]

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New York Premiere of "Garwin"

Event December 3, 2014

GARWIN is a feature length documentary about a scientist who shaped history. Richard Garwin helped in the design of the first successful hydrogen bomb, and has spent much of his career since working to make sure such weapons would never be needed. He has advised every president from Eisenhower to Obama. He was part of an […]

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26th Dusty Film & Animation Festival

Event December 2, 2014

The 2015 Dusty Outstanding Alumni Award recipients were: Daniel Minahan, BFA 1987 Film and Video (Game of Thrones, True Blood, Marco Polo) Alex Kupershmidt, BFA 1982 Film and Video (The Lion King, Lilo & Stitch, Frozen) Since 1990, the School of Visual Arts’ Dusty Film & Animation Festival has become one of the world’s foremost […]

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The TV of Tomorrow Show

Event December 1, 2014

Please visit http://www.thetvoftomorrowshow.com/ for tickets and information. ITVT’s annual Fall/Winter East Coast conference in New York City is called TVOT NYC Intensive. This event packs the TV of Tomorrow Show experience into a one-day, three-track ‘Intensive.’ While [itvt]’s TV of Tomorrow Show events feature an exhibit hall and panel sessions, that’s where their similarity to other industry conferences […]

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2014 Shadow Box Film Festival

Event December 1, 2014

The only all-boxing film festival. Boxing has always made for great drama. There are few moments in sport as exciting as the culmination of a great fight. Victory or defeat decided by one final round. One hundred and eighty seconds of relentless give and take. The crowd rising, the tension building, the fighters tapping sources […]

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Food Network & HGTV Magazine: Finding Multi-Platform Success

Event November 24, 2014

Hear from the creative minds behind these exciting magazines, inspired by TV’s hottest global brands. HGTV Magazine is a fresh, new lifestyle glossy full of insider tips and DIY advice from its trusted experts. Food Network Magazine takes you behind the scenes with its network stars and celebrity chefs to learn their secrets. Join us […]

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So Close 3D: Dance with Wild Dolphins

Event November 18, 2014

Meet wild dolphins as you’ve never met them before. 3D films bring you into an unprecedented dance of collaboration between species. ONE DAY ONLY: Sunday, December 7, 2014 TWO SHOWS: 12 noon and 2pm A one-hour program of live dance and 3D short films of the underwater dances co-created by wild dolphins and trained humans […]

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2014 South Asian International Film Festival

Event November 17, 2014

For SAIFF schedules and ticket information, click the ticket link above, or visit www.saiff.org. The South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) is the largest film premiere destination for South Asian/Indian filmmakers in the United States. SAIFF was founded in New York City due to the lack of support for many emerging filmmakers and the overall […]

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A Conversation with Philip Gefter

Event November 17, 2014

Program Update: Edmund White is unable to participate as planned. Author of the recently published Wagstaff: Before and After Mapplethorpe (Liveright, 2014) Philip Gefter discusses photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, the collector Sam Wagstaff, and the influence of the “gay sensibility” in photography. The talk is followed by a book signing. This event is free and open […]

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25th Anniversary Screening of Tim Burton's "Batman"

Event November 13, 2014

Please join the School of Visual Arts for a special 25th anniversary presentation of Tim Burton’s iconic, Academy-Award-winning film, Batman (1989), shown on the big screen on 35mm film. Synopsis:  The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being the clownishly homicidal Joker.  Starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, and […]

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2014 DOC NYC Festival

Event November 6, 2014

Attention DOCNYC Filmgoers!!  All inquiries, including those regarding tickets, must be emailed to [email protected], or you can call 212-924-5246.  The SVA Theatre office is unable to provide information on this festival. For DOC NYC general information, and to purchase tickets, please visit docnyc.net or click on the ticket link above. DOC NYC box office hours and […]

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SVA Undergraduate Open House

Event October 31, 2014

An open house event highlighting the following BFA degree programs at SVA: Cartooning; Computer Art, Computer Animation & Visual Effects; Fine Arts; Illustration; Interior Design; Visual & Critical Studies. Visitors have an opportunity to meet with the College president, department chairs, SVA students and members of the Admissions, Financial Aid, Residence Life and Student Affairs staffs. […]

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SEGD's XLab 2014

Event October 31, 2014

XLab is SEGD’s digital conference. Join us on November 6th to learn about the people and projects that are pioneering the emerging world of digital experiences connecting people to place. Thursday, November 6, 2014 – 8:30am at the SVA Theatre in New York. Call it digital marketing, digital storytelling, or immersive experiences. No matter the […]

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AI-AP's Big Talk

Event October 31, 2014

Part of a two-day celebration of the American Photography 30, American Illustration 33, Latin American Fotografia and Illustracion 3 and International Motion Awards 3 competitions. The program includes award presentations, discussions between jurors and designers from this year’s competitions, and more. Presented by BFA Photography in partnership with AI-AP. Free and open to the public.

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ExchangeWire's ATS New York 2014

Event October 31, 2014

ExchangeWire is the global voice for ad tech and the exploding programmatic ad sector with events in Tokyo, Singapore, Sydney, Berlin, Stockholm, London and Paris. Its services also include localised news portals in Japan and Brazil. Now ExchangeWire wants to bring representatives from those markets together under one roof. The ATS series has always had […]

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"On Golden Years" Screening

Event October 31, 2014

Join us for a free, public screening of Trilok Malik’s new film “On Golden Years,” starring the chair of SVA’s BFA Film & Animation programs, Reeves Lehmann.

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"The Lost Book of Rap" Special Screening

Event October 30, 2014

Little Feet Productions presents a special screening of  The Lost Book of Rap: Hip-Hop’s First Family Epic Film 1988 Brooklyn, NY | The Golden Age Of Rap – The young aspiring rapper, Charisma Scott, must find The Lost Book Of Rap!  When she loses her father’s prized gold chain in a rap battle against her rival […]

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Visual AIDS Day With(out) Art 25th Anniversary

Event October 24, 2014

Join the School of Visual Arts and Visual AIDS for the world premiere screening of a new series of short videos, titled Alternate Endings, created for the 25th anniversary of Day With(out) Art, followed by a Q&A with select filmmakers. On December 1, 1989, Visual AIDS organized the first Day With(out) Art””a national day of action and […]

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The Best of French Animation

Event October 15, 2014

SVA’s BFA Animation department & The Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival present the Best of French Animation! A selection of the best short animated films of the last 10 years including Oscar nominee Madagascar, A Journey Diary, and Oscar-winner, Logorama.  Followed by a Q&A with Antoine Lopez, co-founder of the Clermont-Ferrand Festival, director, illustrator and […]

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Digital Marketing Bootcamp for the Arts

Event October 13, 2014

Presented by Capacity Interactive, Digital Marketing Boot Camp for the Arts is a two-day conference in NYC 100% focused on digital marketing for cultural organizations. Please visit bootcamp.capacityinteractive.com for tickets and information.

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SPD @ 50: Lights! Camera! Action!

Event October 13, 2014

Society of Publication Designers presents: LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! A panel discussion with today’s top photo directors and web producers about the ever-increasing role of video in magazine brands. Go behind the scenes of award-winning clips! Plus the bloopers and the blunders! Featuring panelists from Glamour, Esquire, Vanity Fair, etc. Doors open at 6:30 pm for […]

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Designtrepreneurs NYC

Event October 13, 2014

StartOut in association with SVA and AIGA/NY, is bringing one of our most popular West Coast events to the Big Apple! Designers, entrepreneurs, and LGBT communities will converge for a lively Designtrepreneurs panel discussion. Hear from designers, founders, and LGBT entrepreneurs about their successes and challenges, and why many find a strategic advantage when personal and professional identities […]

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Isaac Diggs & Edward Hillel in Conversation with Vicki Goldberg

Event October 13, 2014

Photographer and SVA faculty member Isaac Diggs and artist Edward Hillel talk about their collaborative project 125th: Time in Harlem (IDEH 2014) with writer and historian Vicki Goldberg. A reception and book signing follows the discussion. Presented by BFA Photography. Free and open to the public.

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2014 ICG Emerging Cinematographer Awards

Event October 13, 2014

18th ANNUAL EMERGING CINEMATOGRAPHER AWARDS EVENT – NYC! ICG’s Emerging Cinematographer Awards sister event will take place in New York City on Sunday, October 26, 2014, located at SVA Theatre, starting at 3:00 PM.  In addition to screening the 10 short films from ICG’s up and coming cinematographers, ICG will also be presenting the biennial Billy […]

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2014 New York Television Festival

Event October 13, 2014

Founded in 2005, The NYTVF is a pioneer of the independent television movement, connecting its community of artists with leading networks, studios, agencies, production companies, and brands. Year-round submission opportunities for TV and digital development culminate at the annual New York Television Festival each fall, uniting indie creators, industry decision-makers, and TV fans alike. For […]

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SVA Undergraduate Open House

Event October 13, 2014

An open house event highlighting the following BFA degree programs at SVA: Advertising, Animation and Design. Visitors have an opportunity to meet with the College president, department chairs, SVA students and members of the Admissions, Financial Aid, Residence Life and Student Affairs staffs. To register, click here.

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SVA Undergraduate Open House

Event October 13, 2014

An open house event highlighting the following BFA degree programs at SVA: Film and Video, Fine Arts and Photography. Visitors have an opportunity to meet with the College president, department chairs, SVA students and members of the Admissions, Financial Aid, Residence Life and Student Affairs staffs. To register, click here.

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The 16th Annual Animation Show of Shows

Event October 13, 2014

Curated and presented by Ron Diamond with Academy Award winner Torill Kove in attendance. Presented by SVA’s BFA Animation Department and Acme Filmworks. Free and open to the public.

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Get Smart! Meet the Co-Founders of Mental Floss

Event October 13, 2014

Mentalfloss.com cracks you up with bizarre jokes and funny factoids , all delivered in a fast-moving, engaging way. Mental Floss also publishes a bi-monthly magazine filled with addictive quizzes, daily brain teasers, forgotten histories, bizarre science, cocktail party cheat-sheets, trivia lists, and more. Meet the co-founders and find out how Mental Floss breaks records for […]

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35th Annual W. Eugene Smith Grant Ceremony

Event October 13, 2014

The 35th annual W. Eugene Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography awards presentation honors the very best in photojournalism and will take place at the SVA Theatre on Wednesday, October 15th at 7:00 p.m. More than $35,000 in grants will be presented to this year’s nominees, and anyone who is a fan of photojournalism or the […]

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2014 Chelsea Film Festival

Event October 10, 2014

The Chelsea Film Festival is an international film festival, enlightening the work of emerging filmmakers, producers and actors. It offers a wide range of films, such as documentaries and feature-lengths, focusing on the theme of “Global Issues”. It empowers the work of risk-taking storytellers and remains committed to its mission to discover and develop independent […]

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New Italian Cinema Events: "Tutta Colpa di Freud" Screening

Event October 8, 2014

“New Italian Cinema Events” presents the New York premiere screening of “Blame Freud” (“Tutta Colpa di Freud”) by Paolo Genovese, an Italian box office hit comedy, featuring a stellar cast including Marco Giallini in the role of a psychologist coping with three hopeless cases: a bookseller (Vittoria Puccini) who falls in love with a thief […]

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2014 New Yorker Festival

Event September 23, 2014

SVA Theatre will serve as one of the many venues for the 2014 New Yorker Festival. Please note, all tickets and information can be accessed via the ticket link above, which directs you to festival.newyorker.com. SVA Theatre does not have information on the events, nor does it sell tickets for the Festival in advance of […]

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The Masters Series: Tom Geismar

Event September 23, 2014

SVA Galleries present an Artist Talk with Tom Geismar. Free & open to the public.  No RSVP required. School of Visual Arts will honor graphic design legend Tom Geismar with the 26th annual Masters Series Award and Exhibition. “The Masters Series: Tom Geismar” will be the first retrospective of the designer’s work to feature groundbreaking […]

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Advance Screening of "Alexander & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"

Event September 23, 2014

Presented by the New York International Children’s Film Festival, Disney’s Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (based on the beloved, award-winning book by Judith Viorst) follows the exploits of 11-year-old Alexander as he experiences the most terrible and horrible day of his young life – a day that begins with gum […]

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2014 Albanian Film Festival

Event September 23, 2014

Please click the ticket icon above for tickets and information.  Tickets will not be available at SVA Theatre in advance of the Festival. Our Albanian heritage and culture make us proud. Our mission is to help artists tell the story of Albanian struggles and greatness. For the third consecutive year the Albanian Artists Association is […]

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New York Premiere of "Queers in the Kingdom"

Event September 23, 2014

GLAAD & Union Theological Seminary Present: “Queers in the Kingdom” NYC Premiere Free & open to the public. RSVP required. RSVP: [email protected] ‘Queers in the Kingdom: Let Your Light Shine’ tells the story of LGBTQ survivors of Christian colleges while exploring the deep historical roots of evangelical Christianity in the U.S. Bible-based homophobia is alive […]

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