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Emerging Media Showcase

Event May 1, 2025

The BFA Advertising and BFA Design programs prepare students to excel in an era of accelerating technological innovation, and they’re excited to prove it on the big screen at this year’s Emerging Media Showcase. Enjoy a showcase of motion graphics, game design, interaction, creative coding and extended reality projects by students, plus, a panel discussion with industry pros who […]

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21st Bosnian Herzegovinian Film Festival

Event April 15, 2025

The Bosnian-Herzegovinian Film Festival (BHFF) is an exciting showcase for contemporary Bosnian-Herzegovinian cinematography, and films with Bosnia and Herzegovina as their theme. Each year, BHFF brings a colorful tableau of Bosnian and Herzegovinian stories to diverse New York City audiences. In 2025, twelve films are being shown (documentaries and narrative films, features and shorts) including […]

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MFA Computer Arts 2025 Thesis Screenings

Event April 14, 2025

The SVA MFA Computer Arts department is excited to present the Class of 2025 Thesis Screening featuring short talks and videos of graduating students’ work.  It is free and open to the public. This one day event will showcase 2D Animation & Motion Design, 3D Animation, and Experimental Artworks. Schedule: Doors Open: 10:00am Event Begins: 11:00am Intermision: 1:30pm […]

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Paramount Animation Presents

Event April 10, 2025

SVA MFA Computer Arts welcomes Paramount Animation’s team for a presentation of their latest projects and their creative and technical processes. A Q&A period will follow. Paramount Animation team members: Nellie Tehrani, Vice President, Talent Tiffany Lam Almack, Production Designer Karyn Monschein Buczek, VP Animation Technology Schedule: Doors Open: 10:30am Event Begins: 11:00am Ticket Information: […]

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How to Make it in TV in NYC

Event April 4, 2025

The Big Apple serves as the backdrop for so much terrific TV.  Curious about working in all the behind-the-scenes roles that help bring the excitement of NYC to the screen? Creatives share what goes into producing scripted content, and pathways for all who want to get in on the action. Destiny Lilly, CSA, Casting Director, […]

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Thesis 12ELVE

Event April 4, 2025

We invite you to attend the Masters Thesis Presentations of the MFA in Products of Design 2025 graduating class, live at the SVA Theatre on Wednesday, May 7th, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM (EDT, GMT-4), with simultaneous online streaming. Fifteen graduating Masters students will each present their year-long thesis work, comprised of research, artifacts, […]

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SVA MPS Art Therapy Thesis Presentations

Event April 4, 2025

We invite you to attend the Thesis Presentations of the MPS Art Therapy 2025 graduating class. Schedule: Doors Open: 9:00am Event Begins: 9:30am Ticket Information: This event is open to the public and free of charge. For more information, visit this webpage.

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OK Go: From Treadmills to Industrial Robots — A Retrospective + Premiere

Event April 1, 2025

For this one-night-only event, experience some of the band’s most iconic videos on a massive cinema screen—including the world premiere of their most mind-boggling music video yet, LOVE, from their forthcoming album And the Adjacent Possible—screened before its public release. The band and the video’s directors will be on hand for a post-screening Q&A. Since […]

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Women Arts Day 2025

Event March 25, 2025

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Women in the Arts & Media Coalition will host its second annual Women Arts Day, in collaboration with SAG-AFTRA, WomenArts, NYWIFT, and the School of Visual Arts’ BFA Film Department. The event will be on Saturday, March 29, at 2 p.m. at SVA Theatre at 333 East 23rd […]

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New York Premiere: ‘La Salsa Vive’

Event March 22, 2025

Join us at SVA Theatre for the highly anticipated New York Premiere of La Salsa Vive, a captivating film that celebrates the vibrant legacy and powerful cultural impact of salsa music. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Juan Carvajal, this documentary weaves together the rhythmic pulse and untold stories behind salsa’s birth in New York City and […]

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SVA MFA Design Thesis Forum

Event March 20, 2025

Please join us at SVA in celebrating our Designer as Entrepreneur graduating students as they introduce their final venture projects at SVA MFA Design Venture 25 Forum. The class of 2025 will pitch and present LIVE on the SVA Theatre stage (also streaming online) on April 17th, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Schedule: Doors Open: 4:30pm […]

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Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness

Event March 18, 2025

A Bigger Vision Films and Together Films are very excited for you to join for a Special Preview Impact Screening of Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness, hosted in New York City, on Wednesday, April 16th at the SVA Theatre in collaboration with Corporation for Supportive Housing, HELP USA, Left Forum, and the National Homelessness Law Center. The evening will be MC’d by Jade […]

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BFA 3D Animation and VFX Family and Friends 2025 Thesis Screening

Event March 18, 2025

The SVA BFA 3D Animation and Visual Effects department presents Encore!, the screening of the Class of 2025 thesis films. Encore! is for the family and friends of the Class of 2025, the 3D and VFX department and broader SVA community. It is open to the public, but we ask that you RSVP here. We […]

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ASIFA-EAST Animation Festival

Event March 17, 2025

Debuting in 1969, the ASIFA-East Animation Festival is one of the longest running festivals of its kind. The festival is a unique showcase for the most groundbreaking independent and commercial animation being produced in the industry today. Back as an in-person event, ASIFA-East Animated Film Festival is very excited to once again be partnering with […]

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The New Independents: Journalism Innovators + Entrepreneurs

Event March 11, 2025

As legacy news organizations struggle to reach increasingly fragmented and distrustful consumers, a new wave of solo journos and upstart outlets are offering alternative sources for independent news—and new opportunities for aspiring journalists. Hear from journalism innovators and entrepreneurs who are navigating the turbulent information ecosystem to create thriving news brands. Oliver Darcy, Founder and […]

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Fourth Annual Apple Box Short Film Festival

Event March 11, 2025

SVA’s MPS Film Directing presents its thesis film festival. This year, the festival will be broken into two screening blocks of eight films. Each screening block will be followed by a Q&A, a special screening of MPS Film Directing’s learning film, and an awards presentation. Schedule: Doors Open: 1:00pm Event Begins: 2:00pm Ticket Information: Click here to […]

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SCREENING/Q&A WITH DIR. STEPHEN APKON AND COMBATANTS FOR PEACE

Event March 6, 2025

Reconsider and Area 23a present THERE IS ANOTHER WAY NYC EVENT SCREENING WITH SPECIAL GUESTS DIRECTOR STEPHEN APKON, PRODUCER MARCINA HALE, FEATURED COMBATANTS FOR PEACE MEMBERS AVNER WISHNITZER, JAMEL QASSAS, MAI SHAHIN, IRIS GUR AND FORMER AMBASSADOR ZEID RA’AD AL HUSSEIN  In the midst of darkness, we discover who we truly are. There is Another Way tells the […]

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The Memory of Water: Eric W. Sanderson in Conversation

Event March 3, 2025

The Memory of Water: Eric W. Sanderson in Conversation What did New York look like before it was a city? Ecologist Eric W. Sanderson has spent two and half decades researching the landscape, waterways, and wildlife of New York as it existed over 400 years ago, before the first contact between the Indigenous Lenape and […]

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TEDx SVA Women: The Intersection of Art & Gender

Event March 3, 2025

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion presents a series of TEDx SVA Women talks in honor of Women’s History Month. Six members of the SVA community will give talks on “The Intersection of Art & Gender.” Topics include: women’s representation in the arts, power dynamics within creative industries, and other issues related to women and fine art, […]

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Titmouse Presents: 5 Second Day… Night!!! 2025

Event March 3, 2025

5 Second Day… Night!!! Is BACK! Come see the NYC premiere of Titmouse’s one-of-a-kind annual animation showcase. The screening will feature a unique, uncensored compilation of the latest short-form cartoons made by the studio’s animators and creative staff as part of its long-standing annual 5 Second Day tradition. Titmouse artists and animators will be in […]

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CrazyLaugh 3 Year Anniversary Special

Event February 28, 2025

CrazyLaugh Comedy is turning 3 years old! We invite you to join our special 3-year anniversary Chinese standup showcase special on March 22nd for an afternoon of joy and laughter! See you there! 不笑有三 无梗为大 拉疯喜剧 一见三年 亲爱的皇阿玛们,拉疯喜剧又长高了,快回来看看吧!一年一度生日会,最好笑最走心的演出,就在3/22 最炸的段子, 最多的惊喜, 最特别的日子, 最好有你 拉疯第一次办400人的场子,非常需要你,撑场子, literally! Schedule: Doors Open & Reception: 2:30pm Event Begins: 3:30pm Post-Reception: 5:00pm […]

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Artists and the Unknown

Event February 27, 2025

Join Art21, artists, and filmmakers for a screening celebrating Artists & the Unknown, the most recent publication of Art21 artist interviews. Art21’s second compendium of artist interviews explores how we use the randomness, complexity, and unknowability of life to push the boundaries of art and culture. The unknown is definitionally indefinable. It is something we […]

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GEMINI FOURTH 1st FAN MEETING IN NEW YORK

Event February 19, 2025

The fun isn’t over! The beloved actors are heading to the Big Apple. Join SVA for GEMINI FOURTH‘s 1st Fan Meeting in New York! Schedule: Doors Open: 4:00pm Event Begins: 7:30pm Ticket Information: Click here to purchase tickets and for more information.

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2025 New York International Children’s Film Festival

Event February 14, 2025

The annual, Oscar®-qualifying Festival takes place over three weekends in March at partner venues throughout NYC, where the best new films from around the world for ages 3-18 (and above) are presented. Approximately 100 short and feature films are screened, prioritizing those by and about people from historically underrepresented communities. NYICFF gives BIPOC, LGBTQIA, neurodiverse, […]

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In Conversation: Tubi CEO Anjali Sud

Event February 14, 2025

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we highlight the accomplishments of Anjali Sud, CEO of Tubi, America’s most watched free TV and movie streaming service. Hear about her successful career, from empowering video creators at Vimeo to her leadership of Tubi, where monthly active viewers has surpassed 97 million and global expansion has solidified the […]

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SIGGRAPH Electronic Theatre 2024

Event February 7, 2025

Save the date for a special presentation of SIGGRAPH 2024’s Electronic Theater, presented by SVA’s MFA Computer Arts & 3D Animation and VFX programs, as well as ANNY, ASIFA-East, VES, and ACM SIGGRAPH’s NYC chapter. One of the world’s premiere animation events, the annual SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival showcases the best CG works from students […]

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Director’s Dialogue: Kaywin Feldman in Conversation

Event February 7, 2025

The American Federation of Arts is thrilled to welcome Kaywin Feldman, Director of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC to join the AFA’s Director and CEO, Pauline Forlenza, for an insightful conversation on navigating leadership transitions in art organizations. This talk will be inspired by Feldman’s book, Leadership Succession and Transition for Museums […]

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Water Talks: Inside DEP with Commissioner Aggarwala

Event February 6, 2025

Join Open House New York and the Design Trust for Public Space for a talk by Rohit T. Aggarwala, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Environmental Protection. Following the talk, infrastructure expert Kate Ascher will join Commissioner Aggarwala in conversation. Most New Yorkers unknowingly begin each day by interacting with the city’s Department of Environmental Protection […]

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Rebel with a Clause

Event February 5, 2025

Join SVA to enjoy Rebel with a Clause. One fall day in 2018, Ellen Jovin set up a folding table on a Manhattan sidewalk with a homemade sign that said “Grammar Table.” Right away, passersby began excitedly asking questions, telling stories, and filing complaints. What happened next is the stuff of grammar legend. Ellen and […]

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“How to Poison a Planet” International Premiere

Event January 27, 2025

Be a part of the international premiere of the award winning feature documentary, HOW TO POISON A PLANET. “People made the decision to go forward with putting these chemicals in our environment..you can’t help but ask, what kind of people do that?” –Mark Ruffalo Featuring actor and activist, Mark Ruffalo, How To Poison A Planet […]

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US & French Student Film Competition Screening

Event January 24, 2025

Launched in 2021, Animation First’s US & French Student Short Film Competition showcases the incredible talent emerging from some of the most prestigious animation schools in both countries. This year, for the first time, the student films will be screened at SVA Theatre, following the festival. This year, participating schools include Gobelins, l’École de l’Image […]

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Celebrating the Legacy of Robert C. Morgan: A Memorial Tribute

Event January 9, 2025

With great respect and admiration, we invite you to join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Robert C. Morgan, who passed away on October 23, 2024, at the age of 81.  Robert was an internationally renowned art critic, historian, curator, artist, and educator. As the author of numerous reviews, essays, and artist monographs, […]

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14th Annual NY Game Awards

Event January 2, 2025

You are cordially invited to attend the 14th annual New York Game Awards on Tuesday, January 21st at 8 PM EST at SVA Theatre in Manhattan, NY. The show will be co-hosted by former Nintendo America president Reggie Fils-Aimé and New York Videogame Critics Circle president Harold Goldberg. This event will be a celebration of the best games […]

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MLK Keynote Speaker – Kevin D. Richardson

Event January 2, 2025

SVA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is hosting criminal justice reform advocate and Exonerated Five member Kevin Richardson for a talk commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Richardson uses his personal experience with false coercions and unjust convictions to bring about change. He has partnered with the Innocence Project, a nonprofit dedicated to exonerating wrongfully convicted […]

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Historias du Porchat

Event December 17, 2024

Come see Fábio Porchat in “Porchat Stories” at SVA Theater in New York on February 16, 2025. In early 2022, Fábio Porchat premiered the play “Histórias do Porchat”, starting in Portugal and moving on to Niterói, where he held 19 sessions. In the play, Porchat shares unusual experiences he had throughout his travels. In 2023, the […]

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Open House New York “Join or Die” Screening

Event December 17, 2024

On the cusp of Inauguration Day, join Open House New York for a film about why you should join a club…and why the fate of America depends on it. Americans are experiencing a crisis of loneliness–and even in a city of eight million people, it’s all too easy to feel disconnected from our fellow New Yorkers […]

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EVC’s Winter Cocktail & Youth Documentary Premiere

Event December 6, 2024

EVC is hosting a Youth Documentary Premiere on Wednesday, January 8 at 6pm at the SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street, New York City. EVC’s award winning programs help young people grow, graduate, and go on to college and dynamic careers. At EVC they become filmmakers, learning how to tell their own stories through original […]

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TCF-USA presents: The Glassworker Special Screening in New York City

Event December 2, 2024

Screening of The Glassworker at SVA Theatre! Experience the magic of Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animated film, The Glassworker, like never before. This in-person event will transport you into a world of artistry, love, and resilience through breathtaking animation and heartfelt storytelling. Created by the talented team at Mano Animation Studios, this film shares a beautiful tale […]

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Creative Mornings: Seth Godin in conversation with Debbie Millman

Event November 26, 2024

Debbie Millman and the Design Matters podcast is back by popular demand! Debbie will be returning to the CreativeMornings stage on Thursday, December 5th to interview the extraordinary Seth Godin! About Seth Godin Seth is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker. In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has […]

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Eno

Event November 26, 2024

TWO SCREENINGS – 6:30pm & 9pm. See below! Visionary musician and artist Brian Eno — known for producing David Bowie, U2, Talking Heads, among many others; pioneering the genre of ambient music; and releasing over 40 solo and collaboration albums — reveals his creative processes in this groundbreaking generative documentary: a film that’s different every time it’s […]

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SLIDE by Bill Plympton

Event November 19, 2024

Bill Plympton’s SLIDE SVA Theatre screenings generously sponsored by School of Visual Arts – MFA Computer Arts. Apply NOW for Fall 2026 admission.  Executive producers Edward Jordon and Daniel Neiden of International Originals LLC, and Guillermo del Toro are proud to announce the industry debut the full-length animated musical feature film, SLIDE, by two-time Oscar nominee animator, […]

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SLIDE by Bill Plympton

Event November 19, 2024

Bill Plympton’s SLIDE SVA Theatre screenings generously sponsored by School of Visual Arts – MFA Computer Arts. Apply NOW for Fall 2026 admission.  Executive producers Edward Jordon and Daniel Neiden of International Originals LLC, and Guillermo del Toro are proud to announce the industry debut the full-length animated musical feature film, SLIDE, by two-time Oscar nominee animator, […]

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Flow

Event November 18, 2024

Join the SVA community for a screening of FLOW, a 4x Annecy Award winning film. Enjoy a Q&A following the film with Co-Writer/Director Gints Zilbalodis and Co-Writer/Producer Matiss Kaza, moderated by Director Chris Wedge (Ice Age, Robots). Schedule: Doors Open: 5:00pm Event Begins: 6:00pm Tickets: This screening is only open to SVA students, faculty, staff, and […]

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DOC NYC 2024

Event November 11, 2024

DOC NYC, America’s largest documentary festival starts Wednesday, November 13th! With 32 world premieres, over 200 films and events, live discussions, and special guests like Sarah Jessica Parker, Grandmaster Flash, Janis Ian, and more, DOC NYC’s 15th annual edition is one of the most exciting cultural events of the year. DOC NYC will host their opening […]

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SVA Masters in Branding 2024 Thesis Premiere

Event November 7, 2024

SVA Masters in Branding 2024 Thesis Premiere Most brands flourish, falter, and then die—making room for brands that are superior or more innovative. However, there are some brands that sustain their position in the marketplace despite shifts in social, economic and cultural conditions. Why do some brands manage to evolve with the times, while others […]

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A Wu-Tang Experience

Event October 25, 2024

Join us for the last screening of this epic event at SVA Theatre! Experience the raw energy and legendary music of Wu-Tang Clan like never before. Get ready to witness the iconic group in action on the big screen. This in-person event will transport you to the heart of their performance at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Don’t […]

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2024 SEGD Xlab

Event October 24, 2024

2024 SEGD Xlab: Exploring the Future of Technology-Infused Storytelling SEGD’s Xlab returns for its fourteenth year as the premier event dedicated to the intersection of experiential design and technology-driven storytelling for place. On Thursday November 7, 2024, Xlab will convene leading minds and innovative practices at the forefront of experience design. Attendees will dive deep […]

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Reel Works 3rd Annual Film Festival

Event October 15, 2024

Now in its 3rd year, the Reel Works Film Festival offers an intimate look at the stories and visions of young creatives from diverse backgrounds, amplifying the voices of the next generation of storytellers in narrative, documentary, and animation. Schedule: Doors Open: 11:30AM Event Starts: 12:00PM Ticket Information: Click here to RSVP or for more […]

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Guram Amaryan

Event October 5, 2024

Prepare yourself for an amazing exploration into the realm of humor and stand-up comedy with the exceptional Guram Amaryan! Originally from the republic of Georgia, Guram is a seasoned comedian and a true authority in stand-up, acclaimed for his distinctive sense of humor. Known affectionately as the charismatic “bearded” comic, Guram Amaryan’s performances attract millions […]

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“The Quiet Diplomat” NYC Premiere

Event October 3, 2024

You are invited to the New York premiere of “The Quiet Diplomat,” a documentary about former United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. Along with his family, “SG” Ban was displaced during the Korean War. The UN Command fought on the side of South Korea and forever changed Ban’s life, inspiring him to become a man […]

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2024 Undies Screening

Event October 3, 2024

Welcome back for the 6th annual Undies Screening! Come celebrate the films created by the School of Visual Arts (SVA) BFA Animation students over the past year and support your friends and classmates. Our incoming freshman class of 2028 will participate on our judging panel for the Undies Awards as per tradition. All audience members […]

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2024 Annual Symposium: “Advancing Public Art”

Event October 3, 2024

Madison Square Park Conservancy stewards a treasured New York City green space, distinguished for its vibrant public art program. Since 2004, fifty artists who exemplify the soaring expanse of human creativity have realized breakout commissions—accessible to all in a democratic context. On the twentieth anniversary of the founding of the art program, the Conservancy’s annual […]

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Make Documentaries That Matter

Event September 24, 2024

Great documentaries can raise awareness about the most pressing issues of our time and expand our understanding of the world around us. Filmmakers share what drives them to delve into their subjects and how they make documentaries that can initiate major societal change. Rose Arce, Vice President, Soledad O’Brien Productions Bennett Elliott, Producer and Co-Director, […]

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Celebrating Anton van Dalen

Event September 17, 2024

You are invited to attend a memorial service in celebration of the life and work of Anton van Dalen. Immigrant, humanist, artist, activist, educator, and lifelong pigeon keeper, Anton van Dalen dedicated his life to documenting the Lower East Side’s evolution from dereliction to gentrification in paintings, drawings and sculptures that, as the critic and […]

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10th Pictoplasma NYC

Event September 16, 2024

Join the 10th Pictoplasma NYC Conference on Contemporary Character Design and Art. The Berlin Conference on contemporary character design and art returns to SVATheatre to celebrate its 10th NYC anniversary.Expect it all: creative inspiration from a dense program of featured artist talks, professional and creativenetworking opportunities to boost your skills and career, and mind-bending retina […]

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SVA Undergraduate Open House | Session 3

Event September 11, 2024

SVA Admissions is hosting three in-person Open Houses event spanning our Manhattan campus and each Open House Saturday features specific majors and spaces. When you attend Open House, you’ll experience a customized itinerary for one major of interest. Please choose your date and major mindfully. Programming includes panel discussions with current SVA students, and an opportunity to speak […]

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SVA Undergraduate Open House | Session 2

Event September 11, 2024

SVA Admissions is hosting three in-person Open Houses event spanning our Manhattan campus and each Open House Saturday features specific majors and spaces. When you attend Open House, you’ll experience a customized itinerary for one major of interest. Please choose your date and major mindfully. Programming includes panel discussions with current SVA students, and an opportunity to speak […]

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SVA Undergraduate Open House | Session 1

Event September 11, 2024

SVA Admissions is hosting three in-person Open Houses event spanning our Manhattan campus and each Open House Saturday features specific majors and spaces. When you attend Open House, you’ll experience a customized itinerary for one major of interest. Please choose your date and major mindfully. Programming includes panel discussions with current SVA students, and an opportunity to speak […]

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The Future of Storytelling: Virtual Production

Event September 11, 2024

Discover the skills leaders in film, TV, gaming, and ads use on virtual production sets. On-set virtual production has been a game-changer for the business of storytelling, from entertainment and sports to news and documentaries. The groundbreaking use of LED volumes, real-time CGI, and other virtual technologies not only has enabled substantial cost savings, flexibility, […]

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Climate Film Festival

Event September 10, 2024

Join the Climate Film Festival for a special advanced screening of The Wild Robot.  From DreamWorks Animation comes a new adaptation of the beloved, award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller. The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot—ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short — that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually […]

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14th Annual SocDoc Thesis Showcase

Event September 10, 2024

SVA MFA Social Documentary Film presents the 14th Annual SocDoc Thesis Showcase featuring films from the class of 2024, including films by Luyang Niko Chen, Yinlin Chen, Melodie Rosen and Lu Yao. Films will screen in person at the SVA Theatre in New York City on Saturday, September 21. Films will also stream world-wide September 19-27. RSVP at the link above to […]

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NewFest: The 36th Annual NY LGBTQ+ Film Festival

Event September 9, 2024

Join NewFest October 10-22, 2024 in-person in NYC + streaming throughout the US for 140+ new queer films! Ticket Information: Click here for tickets, passes, and more information.   Please note, SVA Theatre does not have information on tickets or availability, nor do we operate a box office before the Festival begins. Please contact NewFest […]

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Social Impact Film Festival 2024

Event September 3, 2024

Have you ever watched a film that really moves you? But then a day passes. Maybe two. Life moves on. What if we could have actually done something, right there and then, just as it ended? Like volunteer for a cause that was the subject of the film. Or donate money, talent, or time to […]

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The 9th Annual NY Dog Film Festival

Event August 29, 2024

NYC PREMIERE 2024: The 9th Annual NY Dog Film Festival brought to you by Purina Dog Chow Service Dog Salute The NY Dog Film Festival is an annual philanthropic celebration of the love between dogs and their people. The Festival is a two-hour medley of animated, documentary and narrative short films from around the world […]

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Evgeniy Chebatkov Stand Up Comedy Show

Event August 29, 2024

You are invited to Evgeniy Chebatkov Stand Up Comedy Show in New York City!  Evgeniy Chebatkov is a stand-up comedian known for his bright style and original jokes. The comedian is active both on and off stage, which is why his comedy is always full of life, new facets and unexpected turns. Energetic, funny and […]

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2024 SVA MFA Photography, Video and Related Media Thesis Screening

Event August 20, 2024

School of Visual Arts (SVA) presents the MFA Photography, Video and Related Media Thesis Screening 2024, a film screening of works by four graduates of the class of 2024: Anastasia Caulfield, Guanyu Liu, Jiani Wang, and Royee Weng. The screening will take place on Tuesday, September 3rd at the SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street, New […]

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Shops of New York Short Film Festival

Event August 9, 2024

The Shops of New York Short Film Festival is a celebration of NYC local small business. Short films about local businesses shot by local NYC filmmakers will be screened to an enthusiastic audience of locals who love their shops. Telling stories about NYC shops makes our local business community stronger. Join in this celebration of […]

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Masters Series Honoree Lecture: Stefan Sagmeister

Event August 9, 2024

The School of Visual Arts invites you to an artist talk with design giant Stefan Sagmeister. This fall, SVA will honor Sagmeister with its 33rd Masters Series Award and Exhibition. A career retrospective that includes elements of Sagmeister’s past exhibitions, published books, design and film work, the exhibition will be on view prior to the […]

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Fear Nothing, I’m with You!

Event August 8, 2024

You’re invited to a filmed version of the original musical Fear Nothing, I’m With You, an original Russian jukebox musical with the book by Sergei Kaluzhanov and Mikhail Mironov based on the songs of a Soviet Russian rock-and-roll band Secret. The musical premiered on December 3, 2022, at the MDM Theatre in Moscow. The creative […]

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The 25th New Yorker Festival – 2024

Event August 7, 2024

Join The New Yorker Festival on October 25th through 27th for the 25th annual New Yorker Festival, a weekend of live conversations, musical performances, and more, hosted by the magazine’s acclaimed writers and editors. The Festival brings together today’s most influential voices for a one-of-a-kind event in New York City. Ticket Information: Click here to […]

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“Hangdog” NYC Premiere Screening and Q&A

Event August 1, 2024

As part of After School Special: The 2024 School of Visual Arts Alumni Film & Animation Festival, we are pleased to present the NYC Premiere screening of the feature film Hangdog (2023), followed by a Q&A with the film’s director / co-writer, SVA alumnus Matt Cascella (BFA 2008 Film and Video), and other members of […]

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“Forget Me Not” Documentary Screening and Q&A

Event August 1, 2024

As part of After School Special: The 2024 School of Visual Arts Alumni Film & Animation Festival, we are pleased to present a screening of the film Forget Me Not: Inclusion in the Classroom (2021).  This insightful documentary, set within New York City’s public school system, follows 3-year-old Emilio and his family as they find […]

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“Barbie” Screening and Q&A

Event August 1, 2024

As part of After School Special: The 2024 School of Visual Arts Alumni Film & Animation Festival, we are pleased to present a screening of last year’s blockbuster hit Barbie (2023).  The Academy Award winner is back on the big screen for one night only, followed by a conversation with alumni from SVA’s BFA 3D Animation […]

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“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” Screening and Q&A

Event August 1, 2024

As part of After School Special: The 2024 School of Visual Arts Alumni Film & Animation Festival, we are pleased to present a screening of the animated blockbuster Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023).  The exciting Academy Award-nominated sequel follows Miles Morales as he catapults across the multiverse!  Following the film, hear from three artists who […]

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SVA Premieres: Best of 2024

Event August 1, 2024

As part of After School Special: The 2024 School of Visual Arts Alumni Film & Animation Festival, we are pleased to present an evening of exceptional live action, documentary, and animated shorts by School of Visual Arts’ most recent graduates from nine different academic departments. Join the filmmakers as they watch their films on the […]

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“Hairspray” (1988) 35mm Screening with Murray Hill & Julie Klausner

Event August 1, 2024

As part of After School Special: The 2024 School of Visual Arts Alumni Film & Animation Festival, we are pleased to present a special screening of the John Waters’ classic, Hairspray (1988), shown on 35mm film.  While no SVA alumni were involved in the making of the film, two of our esteemed alumni, Somebody Somewhere‘s […]

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After School Special 2024: SVA’s Alumni Film & Animation Festival

Event August 1, 2024

The 10th Anniversary of SVA’s Alumni Film & Animation Festival Featuring some of School of Visual Arts’ most accomplished film, television, animation, and visual effects alumni, this multi-day festival will include screenings and Q&A’s with industry insiders that offer behind-the-scenes looks at the world of television and cinema. A full schedule and list of participants […]

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Indonesian Film Forum 2024

Event July 29, 2024

The Indonesian Film Forum (IFF) stands as a dedicated advocate for Indonesian cinema and culture in New York City and beyond. Through its programs, screenings, and collaborations, IFF endeavors to introduce New Yorkers and the international community to the captivating world of Indonesian films. With a focus on fostering appreciation, cultural understanding, and collaboration, IFF […]

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WIA NYC Animation Film Festival

Event July 22, 2024

Welcome to the WIA NYC Animation Film Festival! You are invited to a celebration of women’s achievements in the animation industry. Get ready to be inspired by talented female animators, directors, and storytellers. This in-person event will showcase a diverse range of animated films created by tri-state animators. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow […]

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Moving Still – NYC Premiere

Event July 10, 2024

You are invited to the NYC screening of the documentary, Moving Still followed by a live Q&A! Moving Still Documentary ft. the life, running, & art of Joe Greer. The total run time is 75 minutes; afterwards, there will be a brief intermission. After the film is over, there will a Q&A with Joe and […]

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23rd New York Asian Film Festival

Event July 3, 2024

For over two decades, the New York Asian Film Festival has been an adrenaline defibrillator jolting audiences out of their seats. The 2024 edition promises to be no different: a 17-day gamma blast of Asia’s most electrifying voices and visions! From the opening night cheerleader gem Victory, to the centerpiece assassin anthology The Killers and the climactic […]

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(A Mic and) The Mad Dog: A Conversation with Christopher Russo

Event June 18, 2024

(A Mic and) The Mad Dog: A Conversation with Christopher Russo Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo, star of Mad Dog Radio and “Mad Dog Unleashed” on SiriusXM, will join Founder, Ed Randall, for a wide-ranging discussion and audience Q&A. Schedule: Doors Open: 6:30PM Event Start: 7:30PM Ticket Information:  Click here to purchase tickets or for more […]

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The Future of Art: A Short Film Festival

Event June 17, 2024

You are invited for a night filled with creativity and innovation! Witness the magic of short films created by talented artists exploring the Future of Art. Immerse yourself in a world of visual storytelling and be inspired by the boundless possibilities of the art form. This in-person event, in promotional partnership with The Club Creates, promises […]

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“Humans and Other Animals” WORLD PREMIERE

Event June 12, 2024

Join director Mark DeVries for the world premiere of Humans and Other Animals in New York City, then ask him anything at a live Q&A! As we discover that other animals are more like us than we thought possible, a growing movement is exposing the secretive global industries that use animals in bizarre and disturbing […]

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BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL PREMIERE

Event June 12, 2024

You are invited to the  New York City premiere of Bonnie & Clyde: Recorded Live on Stage in-person on June 23rd. Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of crime as you experience the musical like never before. Witness the action and drama unfold on the big screen and be part of an unforgettable event. Schedule: Doors Open: […]

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A Conversation with Debbie Harry + Chris Stein

Event June 5, 2024

Chris Stein, the legendary co-founder, songwriter, and guitarist of Blondie, along with longtime partner Debbie Harry, will come together for a one-night “In Conversation” event at Stein’s alma mater, the School of Visual Arts (SVA) to celebrate the release of his highly anticipated memoir, Under A Rock (out June 11th via St. Martin’s Press). Moderated […]

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May, I Love Myself

Event May 22, 2024

You are invited to the first event of the series — “May, I love myself”, a Chinese Stand-up comedy special with all female comedians. This time, we got fantastic comics from New York, San Francisco, Toronto and Vancouver, let’s have fun and celebrate! Oh, since it’s a Chinese show, how can we not have milk […]

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Paramount Pictures NY Premiere of “IF”

Event May 15, 2024

Paramount Pictures hosted the New York Premiere of “IF (Imaginary Friends),” starring Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Steve Carell, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, and Louis Gossett Jr.

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NewFest Pride 2024

Event May 8, 2024

Kick off Pride Month with NewFest Pride at SVA Theatre! Showcasing film premieres, filmmaker Q&A’s, and social events from May 30 – June 3, 2024 A 5-day festival event celebrating the community’s legacy and exciting contemporary stories! Featuring premiere screenings, conversations, and parties, NewFest Pride is a moment to gather and revel in our rich […]

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Instant Expert – Consciousness: Unlocking the mind

Event May 5, 2024

Dive deeper into the mysteries of your own existence with this one-day masterclass exploring the forefront of research on the brain and consciousness. Join leading neuroscientists and philosophers as they unveil groundbreaking discoveries that are transforming our understanding of the human mind. From the first spark of a thought to the boundless possibilities of dreaming, […]

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Made in NY Animation Project Showcase 2024

Event May 5, 2024

You are invited to celebrate the animated work of participants from this year’s TAP programs. What is the Made in NY Animation Project Showcase 2024? We celebrate the animated work of participants from this year’s TAP programs. We build community by bringing together young artists, community partners, industry professionals, and the public. We bridge the accessibility […]

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New Media Panel + Motion Screening 2024

Event May 3, 2024

You’re invited to explore the exciting world of motion design at SVA’s 2024 New Media Panel + Motion Screening! Upon arrival to the theater, guests will get the chance to take a red-carpet-approved Step-and-Repeat photograph. The night will kick off with an enlightening panel discussion on New Media featuring esteemed guests: -Armon Naieni, Postdoctoral Research […]

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Art Works: An Inside Look at Creating, Curating, and Conserving Public Art

Event May 2, 2024

Art is all around us in New York City—not just in the city’s wealth of museums, parks, and plazas but throughout the transit system and public space and buildings. A subway journey can take you past works by contemporary luminaries like Roy Liechtenstein, Sol LeWitt, and Alex Katz; works by Keith Haring, Helen Frankenthaler, and Andy Warhol […]

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SVA BFA Film Student Selects

Event April 24, 2024

Please join the BFA Film department for an evening of student curated work from our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year classes. All students and guests welcome! 1st Year Selects are May 1st, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at 209 E23rd Street Room 310 (Amphitheater) New York, NY 10010 2nd Year Selects are May 2nd, 5:00pm – 7:00pm at […]

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