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 noteworthy 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.

09/17/2026

On Sunday 9/27 at 2PM, we’re excited to welcome SVA alum Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni for a FREE screening of their incredible, Oscar-nominated documentary “Cutting Through Rocks”, about the first female councilor of an Iranian village. It’s all part of SVA’s FREE annual film festival, After School Special. Link in bio = more info... Six FREE screenings and Q&As from 9/23-9/27.
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09/16/2026

On Saturday 9/26 at 7:30PM, we’re thrilled to welcome back prolific documentarian (and SVA alum) Bao Nguyen for a FREE screening of his incredible Netflix documentary “The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo”, about the iconic photograph from the Vietnam War. It’s all part of SVA’s FREE annual film festival, After School Special. Link in bio = more info... Six FREE screenings and Q&As from 9/23-9/27.
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09/15/2026

Saturday 9/26 at 2PM is gonna be GOLDEN! Catch our FREE screening of KPop Demon Hunters as part of SVA’s FREE annual film festival, After School Special! Before the screening, we’ll screen the NYC premiere of the animated short “First Haircut” by SVA alum Ivo Kos. After the screening, we’ll have a Q&A with KPop’s award-winning production designer, SVA alum Dave Bleich! Arrive early to check out a special activation from Adobe in our lobby! Link in bio = more info... Six FREE screenings and Q&As from 9/23-9/27.
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09/14/2026

As part of SVA’s FREE annual film festival, After School Special, we continue the tradition of screening short films and animations by our most recent graduating class! Check out “SVA Premieres: Best of 2026” on Friday 9/25 at 8PM, which will be preceded by a music video from People of Note from Annapurna Interactive — featuring work by SVA alum Ben Meyer. And while you’re waiting in line to enter, enjoy free freshly-shucked oysters from our friends at The Mermaid Inn! Link in bio = more info... Six FREE screenings and Q&As from 9/23-9/27.
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09/11/2026

As part of SVA’s FREE annual film festival, After School Special, we’re hosting our second Disability & Visibility night on Thursday 9/24 at 7:30PM, featuring two incredible films: the award-winning short film “Take Me Home” by Liz Sargent and SVA alum Minos Papas and the world premiere of the feature documentary “No Pinnacle Without the Miraculous” by SVA alum Ben Duffy. Link in bio = more info... Six FREE screenings and Q&As from 9/23-9/27. And check out the feature film version of “Take Me Home” at IFC Center, running from 9/23-9/29.
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09/10/2026

SVA’s FREE annual film festival, After School Special, opens on Wednesday 9/23 at 7PM with a special screening of Oscar winner Anora, followed by a Q&A with its production sound mixer, Boris Krichevsky, an SVA alum from our BFA Film program! Link in bio = more info... Six FREE screenings and Q&As from 9/23-9/27.
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08/28/2026

The schedule for SVA’s FREE annual film festival, After School Special, has launched! Six screenings and Q&As from 9/23-9/27. Link in bio = more info!
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School of Visual Arts School of Visual Arts Alumni SVA Student Engagement & Leadership VASA🎨 SVA BFA Film Program SVA BFA PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO SVA BFA Animation SVA - BFA 3D Animation and Visual Effects SVA MFA Computer Arts SVA MFA Photography, Video & Related Media SVA Film Directing BFA Design & BFA Advertising, School of Visual Arts SVA MFA Visual Narrative SVA Comics | Illustration Ben Meyer Boris Krichevsky zia lee Anora Ben Duffy Liz Sargent Minos Papas Victoria Ericks Take Me Home Film Jenny Yejin Cheon alexandra donsky shing yin khor Tatiana Kireicheva Charlie Luo Laixi Yihe.Tao Thalia Torio Steven V. young moon杨蒙恩 Dave Bleich First Haircut Film KPop Demon Hunters Netflix Bao M Nguyen Lindsey Sarria The Stringer sarakhakifilms Mohammadreza Eyni Cutting Through Rocks Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) Center for Communication Center for Independence of the Disabled, NY (CIDNY) NY Women in Film & Television ReelAbilities New York 🎥 The Mermaid Inn Tribeca VES NY

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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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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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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333 W 23rd Street
New York, NY
10011

Telephone

(212) 592-2980

Website

http://www.svatheatre.com/

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