#1

You have a voice.

Faculty member Sherese Robinson stresses the importance of writing beyond cultural stereotypes in her fundamentals of narrative classes.

#2

Your teachers will all be professionals working in their fields.

Going to The American Society of Cinematographers Open House in LA with Dejan Georgevich, ASC.

#3

You’ll have access to the most professional equipment.

Always learning a new camera. 

#4

You could meet some of our amazing alums.

Morten Tildum, The Imitation Game director, talks with students on SVA in LA.

#5

You might even direct a  commercial for Coke while you’re still here.

Ameer Kazmi was selected by Coke/Regal to be one of three student directors to make a commercial.

#6

You are making films the minute you get here – not just studying them.

See what classes you’ll take in your major.

#7

Get to know new worlds with your friends.

Juana Hodari brought her SVA crew to Argentina for her thesis film, Tomasa.

#8

You can make a difference through film.

Ben Duffy’s documentary, Tin Soldiers, is an inspiring story about overcoming anything.

#9

Take advantage of one of our extraordinary international programs.

Building Bridges is an exploration of the collaboration – with the top film schools in Europe.

#10

Have your film shown at a festival.

When you’re ready to graduate, you’ll be part of our own amazing film festival – The Dustys.