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An Evening with Animators Torill Kove & Nicola Lemay

Event September 23, 2014

The National Film Board of Canada, in collaboration with ASIFA-East and the School of Visual Arts, presents: An in-person evening with two remarkable NFB filmmakers: TORILL KOVE Director Of The Academy Award®, Winning Short Film The Danish Poet NICOLA LEMAY Director Of No Fish Where To Go, Winner Of Fipresci Prize @ Annecy 2014 The […]

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The Whitney Museum's Walter Annenberg Annual Lecture: Jeff Koons

Event September 23, 2014

WALTER ANNENBERG ANNUAL LECTURE: JEFF KOONS During the past three decades, Jeff Koons has become one of the most popular, influential, and controversial living artists. He has consistently tested the boundaries between art and mass culture and pushed the limits of industrial fabrication to realize works of great beauty and emotional intensity. By elevating familiar […]

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SPD @ 50: For the Love of…. Entertainment Weekly

Event September 23, 2014

SPD’s 50th Anniversary Speaker Series kicks off with a panel discussion with the innovators from one of the industry’s most-beloved publications, Entertainment Weekly. An exploration behind the scenes of magazine making from its premiere issue to now. Featuring every design director from Entertainment Weekly’s 25 years! Panelists include: Michael Grossman Robert Newman John Korpics Geraldine […]

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MFA Social Documentary Film Thesis Showcase

Event September 23, 2014

Friday: 6:00pm , 10:00pm, Saturday: 12:00pm , 10:00pm, and Sunday: 12:00pm , 9:00pm Free and open to the public MFA Social Documentary Film presents 19 original thesis films by the class of 2014. A full schedule can be found here. RSVP requested, but not required.  Please click the ticket icon above.

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L2: Winners & Losers in a Digital Age

Event September 23, 2014

Winners and Losers in a Digital Age 8:15AM,1:30PM At this half-day clinic L2 researchers will be joined by academics, thought leaders, and innovators who will share their insight into the retailers, media and organizations who are winning and losing in this increasingly digital age. They will share data driven analysis, case studies of best practices […]

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Urbanworld Film Festival Opening Night: "Beyond the Lights"

Event September 16, 2014

The Urbanworld Film Festival, founded in 1997 by Stacy Spikes, is the largest internationally competitive festival of its kind. The five-day festival includes narrative features, documentaries, short films, spotlight screenings and events, live staged screenplay readings, the Urbanworld Digital track focused on digital and social media panels and workshops, and Urbanworld Music, which highlights emerging […]

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Spirit Junkie Masterclass with Gabrielle Bernstein

Event September 12, 2014

DO YOU FEEL CALLED TO SHARE YOUR SPIRITUAL PATH WITH THE WORLD? ARE YOU A TRAINER, TEACHER OR HEALER? Enrich your spiritual awareness and become a greater leader. Join Gabrielle Bernstein for the Spirit Junkie Masterclass, an immersive training weekend in New York City this September. Gabrielle Bernstein has worked as a life coach, speaker, […]

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MPS Art Therapy Fall Conference

Event September 12, 2014

Psychotherapy as the Art of Uncertainty Friday, September 12, 2014, 9AM-4PM Keynote Speaker: Philip M. Bromberg, PhD Panel Discussion: Philip M. Bromberg, PhD; Heather Genovese, ATR-BC, LCAT, LP; Nicolas Touron, MFA, sculptor & ceramicist; moderated by Eileen McGann, ATR-BC, LCAT Understanding the nature of the analytic relationship and how to facilitate enduring personal growth, particularly […]

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Screening of Wayne White's "Beauty is Embarrassing"

Event September 12, 2014

Beauty Is Embarrassing is a funny, irreverent, joyful and inspiring documentary featuring the life and current times of one of America’s most important artists, Wayne White. Raised in the mountains of Tennessee, Wayne White started his career as a cartoonist in New York City. He quickly found success as one of the creators of the […]

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New York Premiere of "Food Forward"

Event September 12, 2014

Food Forward TV is the new PBS series about Americans transforming their food! Chipotle, WLIW, and The Human Impacts Institute invite you to the NYC Premiere Screening of Food Forward TV Reception Begins at 6:30 PM Screening at 7:30 PM Discussion and Q&A to Follow Free and open to the public.  RSVP Required.  Please click the […]

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Rosalind Solomon in Conversation with Charlotte Cotton

Event September 2, 2014

Photographer Rosalind Solomon presents a dramatic interpretation of the work in her her latest book, THEM (Mack, 2014), accompanied by cellist Sam Im, and discusses her new work, which documents life in Israel and the West Bank in 2010 , 2011, with curator and writer Charlotte Cotton. Followed by a book signing and presented by […]

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Screening of "Rio 2" in 3D with Blue Sky Studios Artists

Event August 28, 2014

As part of After School Special: The 2014 School of Visual Arts Alumni Film & Animation Festival, we are pleased to present a special screening of the animated film Rio 2 (2014) in 3D, followed by a Q&A with artists from Blue Sky Studios — Kevin Edzenga (BFA 2009 Computer Art), Krzysztof Fus (BFA 2011 Computer Art), and […]

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The 120th Anniversary of Mei Lanfang

Event August 25, 2014

SVA’s Chinese Student Association and the Chinese Artist Alliance of New York City invite you to join them for the 120th anniversary of Mei Lanfang, the most influential Peking Opera artist of all time. Mei Lanfang’s son, Mei Baojiu, along with other stars from Jingju Theater Company of Beijing, will be speaking about the art of […]

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NBCUniversal Short Film Festival

Event August 20, 2014

Short Cuts is an initiative to discover diverse voices both in front of and behind the camera. It provides creative individuals of diverse backgrounds an opportunity to get their materials in front of key decisions makers from the entire NBCUniversal family as well as agents, managers, producers, and other industry players. Join us for 2 […]

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Screening of Marvel's "The Avengers" in 3D with Visual Effects Artists

Event August 13, 2014

As part of After School Special: The 2014 School of Visual Arts Alumni Film & Animation Festival, we are pleased to present a special screening of Marvel’s The Avengers (2012) in 3D, followed by a Q&A and behind-the-scenes look at the film with members of the visual effects studio Hydraulx — Jeremy Butler and Joel Sevilla (both BFA […]

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SVA Shorts! The Animated Series: A Screening and Q&A

Event August 13, 2014

As part of After School Special: The 2014 School of Visual Arts Alumni Film & Animation Festival, we are pleased to present a screening of short films, commercials, and music videos created by alumni from SVA’s MFA Computer Art program, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers/animators:  Kun-I Chang (2007), Nathan Freise (2009), Shiouwen Hong (2009), […]

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Screening of "Lars and the Real Girl" with Director Craig Gillespie

Event August 13, 2014

As part of After School Special: The 2014 School of Visual Arts Alumni Film & Animation Festival, we are pleased to present a special screening of the Academy Award-nominated film Lars and the Real Girl (2007), shown in 35mm, followed by a Q&A with director Craig Gillespie (BFA 1989 Media Arts), moderated by Exa Zminkowski (BFA 2015 Film […]

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Screening of "La Camioneta" with Documentarian Mark Kendall

Event August 13, 2014

As part of After School Special: The 2014 School of Visual Arts Alumni Film & Animation Festival, we are pleased to present a special screening of the award-winning documentary La Camioneta: The Journey of One American School Bus (2012), followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Mark Kendall (MFA 2011 Social Documentary), moderated by Daniela Alatorre (MFA 2015 Social […]

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SVA Shorts! The Live Action Series: A Screening and Q&A

Event August 13, 2014

As part of After School Special: The 2014 School of Visual Arts Alumni Film & Animation Festival, we are pleased to present a screening of short films, commercials, and music videos created by alumni from SVA’s MPS Live Action Short Film program, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers —  Ali Akarcesme (2011), Anissa Folley (2011), […]

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Screening of "Your Sister's Sister" with Filmmaker Lynn Shelton

Event August 13, 2014

As part of After School Special: The 2014 School of Visual Arts Alumni Film & Animation Festival, we are pleased to present a special screening of the award-winning film Your Sister’s Sister (2011), with a special live Skype Q&A with director/screenwriter Lynn Shelton (MFA 1995 Photography and Related Media) and a sneak peek of her upcoming film, Laggies.  The […]

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Screening of "Affluenza" with Filmmaker Kevin Asch

Event August 13, 2014

As part of After School Special: The 2014 School of Visual Arts Alumni Film & Animation Festival, we are pleased to present a special screening of the new film Affluenza (2014), followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Kevin Asch (BFA 1998 Film and Video), moderated by Tyler Strachan (BFA 2017 Film and Video). Synopsis:  An aspiring young photographer […]

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Screening of STARZ's "Power" with Executive Producer Randall Emmett

Event August 13, 2014

As part of After School Special: The 2014 School of Visual Arts Alumni Film & Animation Festival, we are pleased to present a special screening and Q&A with Executive Producer Randall Emmett (BFA 1994 Film and Video; 2 Guns, Lone Survivor).  The Q&A will be preceded by a screening of the pilot episode of the STARZ Original Series, Power (2014), […]

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Tribeca Film Institute's 2014 Summer Arts Institute Filmmaking Workshop Screening

Event August 4, 2014

Tribeca Film Institute’s Summer Arts Institute Filmmaking Workshop presents their annual film screening. TFI’s tuition-free intensive arts program allows for New York City Department of Education public school students entering grades 8-12, to major in dance, theater, vocal music, instrumental music, visual art, film or photography. Frank Sinatra School of the Arts School in Astoria, […]

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Visual Effects Society Screening of "Guardians of the Galaxy"

Event August 4, 2014

Visual Effects Society and SVA community members and their guests (up to four per person) are invited to a 3D screening of Disney & Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Doors open at 7:30PM.  Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.  Outside food and drink (with the exception of anything […]

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"My Man is a Loser" Premiere

Event July 22, 2014

Step One of Many Entertainment hosted the red carpet premiere of “My Man is a Loser,” starring John Stamos, Michael Rappaport, Tika Sumpter, and Bryan Callen, directed by Mike Young.

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A Midsummer Night's Film Fiesta

Event July 16, 2014

Loose Moon Productions presents a screening of two short films…. BANANA MAN About In 1964, in an Italian Restaurant, two of the 20th Century’s most distinguished artists, Buster Keaton & Samuel Beckett discuss FILM. Description This commemorative, “immersive” film in black and white based on Don Nigro’s play takes us back to the shooting of […]

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2014 MPS Branding Thesis Presentations: Repositioning Culture

Event July 15, 2014

Graduating MPS Branding students present thesis projects involving the repositioning of existing brands. Topics include Lady Gaga, PBS, the Republican Party, Occupy Wall Street, the city of Detroit and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, as well as work done with Unconsumption.com. Free and open to the public.

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World Premiere of "Affluenza"

Event July 10, 2014

FilmBuff, Lookbook Films, and M.E.G.A. Films presented the world premiere of “Affluenza,” a film by SVA alumnus Kevin Asch (BFA 1998 Film and Video). Talent in attendance included: Antonio Macia (screenwriter, Holy Rollers), Ben Rosenfield (Boardwalk Empire), Gregg Sulkin (Pretty Little Liars), Nicola Peltz (Transformers: Age of Extinction), Samantha Mathis (American Psycho), and Steve Guttenberg […]

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Visual Effects Society Screening of "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes"

Event July 2, 2014

Visual Effects Society and SVA community members and their guests (up to four per person) are invited to a 3D screening of 20th Century Fox’s Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, followed by an interactive Q&A with the filmmakers, streamed live from New Zealand.  Q&A panelists are to be determined. Please tweet your questions after […]

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Premiere Screening of "Begin Again"

Event June 30, 2014

The Weinstein Company presented a special premiere screening of “Begin Again,” starring Mark Ruffalo, Keira Knightley, Adam Levine, and James Corden, directed by John Carney.

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New York Premiere of "Deliver Us From Evil"

Event June 25, 2014

The Cinema Society, Sony Pictures, and Bennaroch Productions presented a special New York City premiere screening of “Deliver Us From Evil,” starring Eric Bana, Édgar Ramí­rez, Olivia Munn, and Joel McHale, directed by Scott Derrickson.

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MFA Photo, Video, and Related Media 2014 Thesis Screening

Event June 20, 2014

Join MFA Photography, Video and Related Media as its class of 2014 presents their narrative and experimental video work. There will be drinks and snacks before the show, so come check out the latest creations from this flock of video artists. This event is free and open to the public.  For student work and more […]

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After School Special 2014: SVA's Alumni Film & Animation Festival

Event June 11, 2014

SVA’s Inaugural Alumni Film & Animation Festival Featuring some of the College’s most accomplished film, video, and animation alumni, this multi-day festival will include screenings, premieres of new work, behind-the-scenes looks at box office hits and classics, and special Q&As with industry insiders. All screenings are free and open to the public.  A limited number […]

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The 2014 Independent Handbag Designer Awards

Event June 6, 2014

HandbagDesigner101 invites you to the 8th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards, the only handbag competition of its kind in the world. This is an opportunity for designers to submit their handbags and compete for seven awards in handbag excellence, international recognition and a variety of coveted prizes at the Handbag Awards ceremony held in New […]

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PechaKucha Night Vol. 15 "Visual Dimensions"

Event June 6, 2014

PechaKucha Night – Vol. 15 “Visual Dimensions” in partnership with NOOR This special night will feature presentations from a group of award-winning international photographers dedicated to exploring the human side of complex, big systems issues. Presentations will cover photographers’ long-term and collaborative projects, presenting the many dimensions their works and practices as they change and […]

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Urban Arts Partnership Presents Adobe Youth Voices Live!

Event May 27, 2014

Please join Urban Arts Partnership’s Adobe Youth Voices Educator Cohort for the year-end celebration of youth digital media, a multi-media showcase. Academy high school students will showcase the “best of” digital video, photography, game design, dance, poetry, music and theater from their advanced arts residencies. One four year college scholarship will be awarded to an […]

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Rotary Club of Wall Street Screening of "A Place at the Table"

Event May 15, 2014

On May 28, 2014 the Rotary Club of Wall Street New York, will be hosting a special screening of the film A Place at the Table at SVA Theatre in New York.  Tickets and information are available by clicking the ticket icon above. Directors Kristi Jacobson and Lori Silverbush examine the critical challenge of food […]

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The Project Class Presents: Films From the Eighth Hour

Event May 15, 2014

Featuring eight short films from The Project Class, an undergraduate honors course in BFA Design, taught by Bob Giraldi, chair of MPS Live Action Short Film. Free and open to the public.  No reservations required. A reception will precede the films at 6PM.  The screening will begin at 7PM. Projects include: As The Crow Flies, […]

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SVA Short Film Fest 2014

Event May 15, 2014

A presentation of nine short films by the MPS Live Action Short Film Class of 2014. MPS Live Action Short Film debuted as an SVA graduate program in 2010. Students write and direct one film for one year under the tutelage of reputable instructors and industry mentors. Employing a seasoned crew and abiding by a […]

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Screening of "To Light a Candle"

Event May 12, 2014

To Light a Candle a Maziar Bahari film Narrated by Nazanin Bonyadi With a song by Mohsen Namjoo Please join us for the New York Premiere of Maziar Bahari’s groundbreaking new documentary film, TO LIGHT A CANDLE, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with the director.  Please click the ticket icon above to order […]

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"The Fault In Our Stars" Advance Fan Screening

Event May 6, 2014

20th Century Fox offered fans a sneak peek at the upcoming film adaptation of the popular book “The Fault In Our Stars” by John Green.  The author, director, and stars, including Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, and Nat Wolff, were on hand to greet fans — who began lining up at 5AM for the screening — […]

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MFA Products of Design Thesis Presentations

Event May 1, 2014

We invite you to attend the Masters Thesis showcase presentations of the inaugural graduating class of the new MFA in Products of Design program. The day will kick off with opening remarks from Allan Chochinov, chair of the program, followed by a Keynote talk from from celebrated author and social theorist Douglas Rushkoff, author of […]

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OPEN IXD: MFA Interaction Design Thesis Festival

Event May 1, 2014

OPEN IXD celebrates the work of 14 MFA Interaction Design students. Inside the theater, graduating students present their experiences through story; in the theater lobby, prototypes are in the open for play and exploration. With opening remarks by department chair Liz Danzico and a closing keynote by designer and author Frank Chimero. “Open is a […]

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Someone You Know 2014

Event April 29, 2014

The SVA Film & Video Department Documentary Workshop presents Someone You Know, featuring 9 films by 9 filmmakers, on Wed. April 30th @ 7:00 p.m.  This event is free and open to the public.  RSVP link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1388915018058807/?fref=ts.

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Del Close Marathon 16

Event April 24, 2014

Del Close was the driving force behind improvisational comedy in Chicago for over 30 years,influencing Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, John Belushi, Chris Farley, and the Upright Citizens Brigade, to name a few.  After Del’s passing in 1999, the UCB started the Del Close Marathon to celebrate their mentor and keep alive his name […]

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BuzzFeed Presents: 120 Minutes That Will Prove The Power Of Social Video

Event April 21, 2014

BuzzFeed’s Founder & CEO Jonah Peretti, EVP of Video Ze Frank, and GM of Video Jonathan Perelman take an in-depth look at creating engaging video worth sharing. In a world where half of a video’s views come from mobile devices, and social networks have become the new distribution channels, social video has greater reach and […]

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Lingua Franca: The 2014 D-Crit Conference

Event April 21, 2014

Graduating students present papers based on their theses, alongside presentations by professional design critics and thinkers who help to frame and contextualize their work. This year’s conference is moderated by architecture critic and curator Justin McGuirk who provides translation among ideas between students and a headlining roster of keynote speakers representing interests in curation, literature, […]

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MFA Computer Art Thesis Presentations

Event April 21, 2014

Graduating MFA Computer Art students present their theses. For the presentation schedule, call 212.592.2778 or visit mfaca.sva.edu. Screenings will run from 6PM-10PM on Tuesday 5/6/14 & Wednesday 5/7/14. Tuesday evening presentations highlight fine art and motion graphics. Wednesday night features 3D animation. Both will stream live at new.livestream.com/MFAComputerArt/Thesis2014. Presentations showcase graduates’ unique approaches to the […]

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Rachel Sussman in Conversation with Maria Popova

Event April 14, 2014

Rachel Sussman (BFA 1998 Photography) discusses her epic 10-year project, The Oldest Living Things in the World, with Maria Popova, a writer, blogger and critic known for her blog, BrainPickings.org, followed by a book signing and reception. Presented by Dear Dave magazine. This exclusive launch offers early access to The Oldest Living Things in the […]

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A Conversation with Rupert Holmes

Event April 14, 2014

New York Theatre Barn presents…. A CONVERSATION WITH RUPERT HOLMES: FROM PLATINUM PIÑA COLADAS TO TONY-WINNING PLAYWRIGHT Hosted by The New York Post Theater Columnist MICHAEL RIEDEL Called “an American treasure” by the Los Angeles Times, and “a true Renaissance man” by Newsweek, CBS News, Playbill and hundreds of other publications and websites, playwright-composer-arranger-screenwriter-conductor- mystery […]

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New York Premiere of "Fading Gigolo"

Event April 14, 2014

The Cinema Society, Women’s Health Magazine, and Svedka Vodka presented the New York premiere of John Turturro’s film “Fading Gigolo,” starring Turturro, Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Sofia Vergara, Liev Schreiber, and Vanessa Paradis.

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FX Premiere of "Fargo"

Event April 10, 2014

FX hosted its 2014 spring season upfront by premiering its new series, “Fargo”, based on the Coen brothers’ Academy Award-winning film of the same name.  In attendance were luminaries from FX’s original programming lineup, including Kelsey Grammer, Billy Crystal, Danny DeVito, Louis C.K., Katey Sagal, Martin Lawrence, Martin Freeman, Billy Bob Thornton, Kate Walsh, Colin […]

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13th New York Turkish Film Festival

Event April 4, 2014

Turkey’s cinema is as rich and complex as is its society, history, and culture, and film opens a unique door to understanding this inspiring country. This year’s festival will screen a selection of nine remarkable feature films, including two inspiring documentaries, and two collections of short films. The selected films address diverse themes such as […]

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Venture: MFA Design Thesis Forum 2014

Event April 4, 2014

Please join us Tuesday, April 15, 2014 for Venture, a showcase of 20 entrepreneurial products, campaigns, apps and more created by the SVA MFA Design candidates. Watch the presentations with us at the SVA Theatre, or stream them online if you can’t be there in person. Doors open at 12:30, presentations start promptly at 1:00. […]

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SVA Accepted Students Day

Event April 4, 2014

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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Seeds of Peace Presents "Transform | New York City"

Event April 4, 2014

Join the Seeds of Peace Young Leadership Committee in an evening of dialogue, music, and impact as we showcase the Seeds of Peace experience. Featuring dynamic and inspiring Seeds of Peace graduates, short films, a musical performance, and a special talk given by Ami Dar, Founder and Executive Director of Idealist.Org. This event will give […]

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Screening of Robert Williams' "Mr. Bitchin'"

Event March 25, 2014

Robert William’s Mr. Bitchin’, a documentary film, delivers insight into multiple American counter-cultures by following the great American artist, underground legend and MoCCA Arts Festival Guest of Honor Robert Williams. From Hot Rods to Punk and Metal, from LSD to the top of the art world, the influential paintings of Robert Williams defied categorization until […]

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Screening of "Persistence of Vision"

Event March 24, 2014

“Persistence of Vision” returns to New York City for a very special FREE screening on Thursday, April 3rd, 7:00 PM at the SVA Theatre! Presented by the SVA Animation Department and ASIFA-East, this remarkable event will feature rare, newly-restored footage and a post-screening Q&A with director Kevin Schreck, moderated by renowned animator J.J. Sedelmaier (Saturday […]

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The Armoury Presents: I Colori Di Antonio

Event March 24, 2014

In conjunction with The Armoury NYC’s grand opening and first Liverano trunk show, the store will be hosting the U.S. premiere of “I Colori Di Antonio”.  The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Antonio Liverano and Gianluca Migliarotti, moderated by Bruce Boyer. A limited number of tickets are available at $15 per guest. […]

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Making the World Suck Less

Event March 24, 2014

Making the World Suck Less: An evening with MFA Design for Social Innovation and the co-founder of Reddit, Alexis Ohanian. Join the students and faculty of MFA Design for Social Innovation for a conversation with Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and author of the bestseller “Without Their Permission.”  Alexis will share his vision for the […]

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Sundance Screenplay Reading Series: Prodigal Summer

Event March 24, 2014

The Sundance Institute presents…. 2014 Sundance Screenplay Reading Series: “Prodigal Summer” co-written by Nicole Kassell and Barbara Kingsolver directed by Nicole Kassell 2013 Screenwriters Lab Fellow Based on the best selling novel by Barbara Kingsolver, this lush and deeply human film weaves together three utterly unexpected love stories through the course of one summer in […]

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SWAN Day 2014: The Supreme Price

Event March 24, 2014

Join NYWIFT, SAG-AFTRA, School of Visual Arts Film department, Women in Arts and Media Coalition, Women Make Movies and HerFlix at the SVA Theater for a screening of the documentary The Supreme Price in recognition of SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Day, an annual event on the last Saturday of March that celebrates women artists. […]

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Distinguished Alumnus Lecture: Seth Gollub

Event March 24, 2014

Seth Gollub (BFA 2005 Computer Art) talks about his work with the visual effects company Framestore, where he has worked on projects including the Geico Gecko and spots for Coke, Pepsi, FedEx, GE, Dodge and EA, among others. In 2005 he was part of the team that won a Visual Effects Society Award for outstanding […]

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Transitions: Strategies for Young Working Photographers

Event March 24, 2014

A panel of photographers featured in PDN’s 30, the magazine’s annual roundup new talent, offers perspectives on getting started in the industry. Panelists discuss how they got to where they are today, what they learned in school and what they wish they had been taught, and offer their career advice. This seminar is a must […]

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Zürich Meets New York: A Festival of Swiss Ingenuity

Event March 19, 2014

Zürich Meets New York: A Festival of Swiss Ingenuity Festival runs from May 16 to May 23, 2014 The Zürich Meets New York festival highlights the contemporary relevance of visionary movements and ideas born in Zurich and their impact on American culture. Building on the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Dada movement and Zurich’s role as a […]

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Meet Your Council Member: Corey Johnson

Event March 18, 2014

COME MEET YOUR COUNCIL MEMBER AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM CITY AGENCIES Council Member Corey Johnson invites you to a Townhall meeting TO ASK QUESTIONS AND GET ANSWERS! SVA Theatre 333 West 23rd Street between 8th and 9th Avenues Tuesday, March 25, 2014 6:30-8:30pm With representatives from: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION […]

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New York Film Critics Series Screening of "Breathe In"

Event March 18, 2014

Soulful and musical British exchange student Sophie Williams (Felicity Jones) comes to New York in search of inspiration. On the surface, Sophie’s host family seems happy enough, but with her arrival to the Reynolds’ Upstate New York home, the private struggles of each family member begin to bubble. In particular, frustrated musician-turned-piano-teacher Keith Reynolds (Guy […]

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Animation Domination: How to Make It

Event March 13, 2014

Animation has evolved dramatically over the past two decades from endless labors with cels and paint to the evolving and much less arduous technique of digital animation, with dozens of hybrid methods in between. Here’s your chance to hear from award-winning animators about the skills you need to break in to this highly competitive field. […]

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15th Annual Havana Film Festival New York – Special Event

Event March 11, 2014

The Havana Film Festival New York (HFFNY) collaborates with Havana’s International Festival of New Latin American Cinema to introduce its audience to prominent and emerging filmmakers by showcasing the latest award-winning films and classics from and about Latin America, the Caribbean and the U.S. Latino community. HFFNY seeks to cultivate audience-artist dialogue through panel discussions […]

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2014 New York International Children's Film Festival

Event February 25, 2014

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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The 29th Annual Art Therapy Conference

Event February 24, 2014

Annual Conference: Trauma, Art and Social Constructs Keynote Speaker: Bessel A. van der Kolk, MD Featured Guest Speaker: Renee Obstfeld, ATR-BC, LCAT The annual art therapy conference, hosted in conjunction with the Visual Arts Foundation, enhances the education of our students and invites the opportunity for professional networking.  Through lectures and a panel discussion, this […]

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James Nares in Conversation with Amy Taubin

Event February 24, 2014

James Nares (G 1975 Fine Arts) is an artist whose works include films, paintings, performances, photographs and videos. Amy Taubin is a contributing editor to Film Comment and Sight and Sound and writes frequently for Artforum; she is also co-author of the forthcoming monograph James Nares (Rizzoli, 2014) and an SVA faculty member. This event […]

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Screening of "Everybody Street"

Event February 24, 2014

Hosted by TIME Magazine “Everybody Street,” a film by Cheryl Dunn, illuminates the lives and work of New York’s iconic street photographers and the incomparable city that has inspired them for decades. The documentary pays tribute to the spirit of street photography through a cinematic exploration of New York City, and captures the visceral rush, […]

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Memorial for William Drenttel

Event February 24, 2014

From The Design Observer Group…. It is with great sorrow that we announce that William Drenttel, who co-founded Design Observer ten years ago and was its mastermind, conscience, and animating spirit, died on December 21, 2013, after a year-and-a-half struggle with brain cancer. He was 60 years old. Bill lived many lives over six decades. […]

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Memorial for Gene Stavis

Event February 20, 2014

A memorial to celebrate the life and work of Gene Stavis (4/29/1943-12/30/2013), SVA Theatre’s first director, will begin with a reception at 1:00PM and will continue with a memorial service at 2:00PM. We hope you will join us at that time to share memories of Gene, and to come together in the theatre that he […]

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An Evening with David Duchovny

Event February 19, 2014

The Center for Communication presents two-time Golden Globe Winner, David Duchovny — known for portraying colorful characters who are, above all, memorable. Whether on film, TV, or the stage, he has a knack for conveying inner truths and complexities behind his roles. Duchovny’s star turn as Fox Mulder on The X Files helped to make […]

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Tribeca Youth Screening Series

Event February 13, 2014

Herman’s House (Registered Schools Only) The injustice of solitary confinement and the transformative power of art are explored in Herman’s House, a feature documentary that follows the unlikely friendship between a New York artist and one of America’s most famous inmates as they collaborate on an acclaimed art project. In 1972, New Orleans native Herman […]

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2014 Sprout Film Festival

Event February 11, 2014

The Sprout Film Festival was founded in 2003 and is programmed and supported by Sprout, a NYC-based non-profit organization, dedicated to bringing innovative programming to people with developmental disabilities. Sprout has been making videos related to the field of developmental disabilities since 1995 and has witnessed the myriad benefits these videos have for this population […]

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Pixar Company Overview

Event February 11, 2014

Join Pixar’s University Relations team as they discuss Pixar’s internship program and what they look for in animation reels when selecting interns. Co-sponsored by SVA’s Career Development office and the Department of Film, Video and Animation. This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited; please register here.­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ For more information, contact […]

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2014 Tribeca Film Festival

Event February 11, 2014

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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2014 American Black Film Festival

Event February 11, 2014

The ABFF (American Black Film Festival) is a four-day event dedicated to showcasing quality films by and about people of African descent. Committed to the belief that Black content creators and artists deserve the same opportunities as their mainstream counterparts, ABFF founder Jeff Friday conceived the festival in 1997 as a vehicle to promote diversity […]

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Tales of the Old Piano

Event February 4, 2014

All are welcome for an international series of 6 animated films, 13 minutes each, about the childhood and youth of some of the world’s greatest composers. Each film has its own unique visual style. Screening followed by Q&A with International Animation Producer Irina Margolina. February 4, 2014 | SVA Theatre at 333 West 23rd Street, […]

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