May 4-7, 2013Dusty Film & Animation Festival
The School of Visual Arts Dusty Film & Animation Festival, celebrating its 24th year, showcases the work of emerging filmmakers and animators from SVA launching many of them in their professional careers. The festival garners industry-wide recognition and is considered one of the top student film festivals in the country.
The School of Visual Arts is recognized as one of the finest art schools, both in the United States and internationally, for its innovative curriculum, unparalleled faculty of more than 1,100 creative professionals and its participation in the larger arts community of New York City.
Join the Dusty Awards Ceremony live stream on Tuesday, May 7th at 6:30pm at http://new.livestream.com/sva/dusty.
Visit dusty.sva.edu for the most up-to-date festival information and screening times.
November 30 - December 1, 2012The Shadow Box Film Festival
The first film festival dedicated exclusively to boxing
Boxing has always made for great drama. There are few moments in sport as exciting as the culmination of a great fight. Victory or defeat is decided by one final round. The crowd rising, the tension building, the fighters tapping sources of pride and energy they didn't know existed. It's the stuff that legends are made of. The movie industry has been borrowing from that legend for decades. Now there is a place where both worlds collide. The Shadow Box Film Festival will provide a venue for the presentation of boxing films geared to the passionate fans of both art forms.
The festival will take place over two days – Nov. 30 to Dec. 1 – at the SVA Theatre at 333 West 23rd Street in Manhattan. It will showcase 30 boxing films, including 11 features. The films for this festival were shot in nine countries -- Cuba, Thailand, Germany, United States, Canada, Spain, Germany, Argentina and England.
For more information, including a schedule and tickets info, visit: http://www.boxingfilmfest.com/.
September 11-12, 20125th Annual Imagine Science Film Festival: Closing Night
The Imagine Science Film Festival is the first science film festival in the world founded by scientists. It aims to transform the way science and scientists are portrayed in mainstream media, while emphasizing the importance of storytelling, narrative structure, sand visual communication. For details, visit: http://www.imaginesciencefilms.org/
5:00PM WELCOME TO THE MACHINE | NEW YORK PREMIERE
Friday, November 16, 2012 5:00pm | » $8 (TICKETS ON SALE)
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An exploration into the increasing role of technology in human civilization, especially a future in which people and machines become ever more intertwined.
Preceded by: Humanoids (directed by Mariana Oliva)
Q & A with director of Welcome to the Machine, Avi Zev Weider.
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7:30PM IMAGINE CONSCIOUSNESS
Friday, November 16, 2012 7:30pm | » $15
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In collaboration with Neuwrite
A premier selection of short films addressing the subject of consciousness and imagination. Through these works we examine the age-old struggle to define human consciousness, from Aristotle and Plato to Einstein and modern philosophers. This unique selection from international film-makers looks at what it is that makes us human and the role of imagination in propelling conscious thought.
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With filmmakers, scientists and artists, we will discuss the age-old struggle to define human consciousness. What it is that makes us human and the role of imagination in propelling conscious thought and what scientific and narrative tools exist to express consciousness in scientific research, visual arts and film. This panel will the closing act of the 5th Annual Imagine Science Film Festival, celebrating our 5 years trying to bridge the divide between art and science through the film medium.
Panelists:
Walter Murch // Film Editor, Sound Designer, Writer
Joe LeDoux // Professor and Member of the Center for Neural Science and Department of Psychology at NYU.
Dr. Stuart Firestein // Chair of Columbia University's Department of Biological Sciences.
Catherine Chalmers // Photographer, artist
Moderated by:
Carl Zimmer // Popular science writer and blogger, especially regarding the study of evolution and parasites. He has written several books and contributes science essays to publications such as The New York Times and Discover.
FOR MORE INFO: info@imaginesciencefilms.org
September 11-12, 20127th Annual Short Cuts Festival
NBCUniversal presents 7th Annual Short Cuts Festival! The ultimate showcase for writers, directors and actors from all over the country. It provides creative individuals of diverse backgrounds an opportunity to get their materials in front of key decisions makers from the entire NBCUniversal family and other industry players.
EVENT DETAILS
Short Cuts Panel Discusson: Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 7:30pm
Short Cuts Semi-Finals Screening: Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 7:00pm
RSVP: diversity@nbcuni.com
For More Info: www.nbcshortcuts.com
August 8-14, 2012GenArt Film Festival 2012
The Gen Art Film Festival was founded to elevate emerging filmmakers into the next stage of their career. With a unique format that only showcases one short and one feature each night, a premiere at Gen Art means the spotlight will shine exclusively on your film for the entire evening. This festival is an opportunity for you to significantly raise your profile by sharing your film with a powerful audience - gaining crucial media attention and strengthening industry relations. Celebrating its 17th year in 2012, Gen Art has hosted New York premieres for a vast array of emerging filmmakers who have gone on to become some of the strongest voices in independent film today. For short filmmakers, the Gen Art experience can't be beat. Each short film shares the red carpet experience and is presented exclusively in front of that night's feature. This unique opportunity allows us to highlight these filmmakers with the same concentrated focus that the features receive, and many of the short films showcased at Gen Art have gone on to win or be nominated for Student Academy Awards. But aside from all that, The Gen Art Film Festival is a downright good time. Countless filmmakers point out Gen Art as one of their most exhilarating and memorable stops on the festival circuit. The non-stop action as premieres and parties roll out over the course of the week creates a feeling of excitement that will stay with you for years to come. Visit festival.genart.com for ticket sales and more information.
March 9-10, 2012Artprojx
Artprojx Cinema at SVA Theatre from March 9-10th will be screening films and videos from artists including:
Friday 9 March 2012 at 8.30pm and 9.30pm
In association with The Modern Institute
A Grammar for Listening (Parts 1 - 3) & All Divided Selves by Luke Fowler
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Saturday 10 March 2012 at 7pm and 8pm
In association with AV-arkki, The Distribution Centre For Finnish Media Art
“Mystery Show” - featuring Four Finnish Artists:
Liisa Lounila, Erkka Nissinen, Pilvi Takala, Timo Vaittinen
program 45 minutes (played twice)
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SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues), New York, NY 10011
ALL SEATS ARE FREE. RSVP to reserve your seat and confirm which screening you prefer.
Contact: David Gryn at david@artprojx.com and +447711127848 www.artprojx.com>