SVA Theatre

SVA Theatre The SVA Theatre is a home for film, media, and the visual arts. The SVA Theatre is….

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In addition to serving the needs of the School of Visual Arts, our venue is available for public and private event rentals. the cultural center of New York’s artistically vibrant Chelsea neighborhood. It reflects the high standards of the School of Visual Arts and serves the college, the arts and entertainment industries, and the New York community at large as a stage for the presentation of notew

orthy artistic work.

…. a world-class, state-of-the-art facility specializing in the projected image, as well as seminars, lectures, festivals, premieres, and other presentations. Opened in 2009 after being re-envisioned by celebrated designer Milton Glaser, the venue hosts public and private events year round, and its elegant lobby and two theatres (seating 479 and 266 respectively) are available for a wide variety of uses.

…. located along the bustling thoroughfare of 23rd Street and is convenient to the High Line, Chelsea Market, and Madison Square Park, among other New York hotspots. It is easily accessible by car, as well as by numerous subway and bus lines, and is a short walking distance from Penn Station. For facility and rental questions, or to make an appointment for a tour, please contact us at [email protected] or 212-592-2980, or visit our website at www.svatheatre.com.

03/10/2026

Titmouse’s annual celebration of animation, 5 SECOND DAY.... NIGHT!!! returns for its 20th anniversary with a screening at SVA Theatre on Friday 3/27 at 7:30PM. Buckle up for an uncensored night of animated anarchy!

To celebrate the 20th anniversary, a selection of Titmouse’s favorite, most fearless cartoons from the event’s past two decades will be included in the screening.

Tickets available via link in bio — $21 general admission / $5 students (from any school, with ID) and SVA staff.
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Sunday 9/21 at 2:00PM — SVA’s FREE After School Special festival features the hit, Oscar-nominated Dreamworks animated f...
09/11/2025

Sunday 9/21 at 2:00PM — SVA’s FREE After School Special festival features the hit, Oscar-nominated Dreamworks animated film “The Wild Robot”. Bring the whole family, and stick around after the screening for a discussion with five SVA alumni artists and animators who worked on the film: Angela Arzumanyan, Charlotte Bae, Nyoung Kim, Lisa Qingyi Liu, and Adam Rosette. Link in bio for full festival details, including films and special guests.
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Saturday 9/20 at 7:30PM — SVA’s FREE After School Special festival features the first post-Tribeca Festival screening of...
09/10/2025

Saturday 9/20 at 7:30PM — SVA’s FREE After School Special festival features the first post-Tribeca Festival screening of “Raoul’s, A New York Story” about the iconic Soho restaurant, Raoul’s. The documentary is co-directed by SVA alum Greg Olliver and the restaurant’s owner, Karim Raoul, both of whom will be appearing live for a Q&A after the film. We’re pleased to partner with New York Magazine for this screening — guests will receive a free magazine upon entry! Link in bio for full festival details, including films and special guests.
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Saturday 9/20 at 2:00PM — SVA’s FREE After School Special festival features the hit, Emmy-nominated Adult Swim animated ...
09/09/2025

Saturday 9/20 at 2:00PM — SVA’s FREE After School Special festival features the hit, Emmy-nominated Adult Swim animated series “Common Side Effects”, co-created by SVA alum Joe Bennett, who will be appearing live for a Q&A after the film alongside editor Joie Lim (also an SVA alum!). The series’ first three episodes will be preceded by the cinematic premiere of a new music video featuring AI generative art by alum Stephen Jablonsky. Link in bio for full festival details, including films and special guests.
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Thursday 9/18 at 7:30PM — SVA’s FREE After School Special festival features the NYC premiere of the incredible freedivin...
09/05/2025

Thursday 9/18 at 7:30PM — SVA’s FREE After School Special festival features the NYC premiere of the incredible freediving documentary about Jessea Lu, “7 Beats Per Minute”, directed by SVA alum Yuqi Kang, who will be appearing live for a Q&A after the film. The feature will be preceded by short films that incorporate AI generative art by SVA alums Song Lu and Fan Yu, the artistic forces behind OHuo Studio. Link in bio for full festival details, including films and special guests.

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09/05/2025
Wed 9/17 at 7:30PM — Opening night of SVA’s FREE After School Special festival features the incredibly relevant document...
09/04/2025

Wed 9/17 at 7:30PM — Opening night of SVA’s FREE After School Special festival features the incredibly relevant documentary about insulin costs in the U.S., “Pay or Die”, co-directed by SVA alum Scott Alexander Ruderman and Rachael Dyer, who will be appearing live for a Q&A after the film. The film will be preceded by the award-winning short documentary “The Hemingway”, a humorous, intimate snapshot of co-director and SVA alum Patrick Sean O’Brien, who lives with ALS. The film has played several festivals, including Slamdance, and we’re pleased to say this screening will mark its NYC premiere! Link in bio for full festival details, including films and special guests.
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09/03/2025

SVA’s After School Special (FREE from 9/17-9/21) is all about the amazing work created by our alumni, but SVA students also play a big role in the festival, serving as our Q&A moderators and by creating the video that plays before all our films. This amazing video, featuring , was created by Shel Wang (), and will be shown before each of the six FREE screenings. Link in bio for full festival details, including films and special guests.
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