SVA After School Special 2019

After School Special 2019: SVA’s Alumni Film & Animation Festival

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 – 
Sunday, September 22, 2019

Featuring some of School of Visual Arts’ most accomplished film, television, animation, and visual effects alumni, this multi-day festival will include screenings, premieres of new work, and behind-the-scenes looks at cinema & television hits and classics, and all events will feature special Q&As with industry insiders.  A full schedule and list of participants is below (subject to change) and can also be found at svatheatre.eventbrite.com.

“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” 3D Screening and Q&A

Following the film, we’ll be joined by three SVA alumni who worked as artists/animators on the film — Benjamin Aguillon, Chris Hung, and Lisa Suzuki.

“Ralph Breaks the Internet” 3D Screening and Q&A

Following the film, we’ll be joined by three SVA alumni who worked as artists/animators on the film — Michael Altman, Nicholas Manfredi, and Brett Taggart.

SVA Premieres: Best of 2019 Screening

and more!

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVPs via the Eventbrite pages linked to below are appreciated, but not necessary, and do not guarantee entrance — all screenings are first-come, first-served.

Doors will open approximately 30 minutes prior to each screening, and guests can enjoy augmented and virtual reality and music video experiences in the lobby while waiting to enter.

All events are free and open to the public and take place at SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011.  Directions, as well as local restaurants, hotels, and attractions, can be found here.  SVA Theatre does not offer concessions, but a limited amount of free popcorn, water, and snacks (sponsored by Brew Dr. Kombucha and Soylent) will be offered at select screenings.  You’re welcome to bring food and drink (no alcohol or glass bottles, please!) into SVA Theatre.

If you would like to attend any of these events, but require assistive devices and/or accommodations, please email svatheatre@sva.edu or call 212-592-2980 at least one week prior to the event.

Playing during the festival in the lobby….

Augmented and Virtual Reality experiences by Justin Melillo (BFA 2013 Computer Art, Computer Animation and Visual Effects) of Magic Leap.