Application Process & Priority Filing Dates
SVA participates in all forms of federal financial aid and requires only one form - the 2009-10 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA should be filed as soon after January 1, 2009 as possible according to the following priority filing dates:
New Students for Fall 2009 Semester - February 1, 2009
New Students for Spring 2009 Semester - December 1, 2008
SVA's Title IV School Code is 007468 (step six of the FAFSA)
Applications submitted after these dates will still be considered for aid as funding remains available. Students may also complete the FAFSA on-line at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ (remember to electronically sign your application or print, sign and submit the certification page!).
New York State Residents may apply for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) grant program (an application will be mailed directly to the student from NYS Higher Education Services Corporation). The TAP School Code for SVA is 7858 (undergraduate) and 5858 (graduate).
Determination of Eligibility
Within two weeks of submitting the FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the federal processor. The SAR will report the information from your original application and the resultant Expected Family Contribution (EFC). EFC is a figure determined by the federal government based on your family's resources, and is the minimum amount you and your family are expected to contribute toward your education.
Your financial aid eligibility is based on your financial need. Financial need is calculated by subtracting your EFC from your estimated Cost of Attendance (which is also referred to as the Student Budget). The Student Budget, or Cost of Attendance, is comprised of the yearly cost for tuition and fees, as well as estimates for home maintenance/living expenses, personal expenses, transportation, and books and supplies.
Cost of Attendance - EFC = Financial Need
Monday, March 23, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Opportunity on NYC TV
NYC TV and Backdrop NYC are looking for short films about New York and/or by New Yorkers! Backdrop NYC will present the best of them during the upcoming Season 3 of Backdrop NYC. We would greatly appreciate if you could help us get submissions from student filmmakers by spreading the word about this great opportunity. Backdrop NYC is the premier showcase of short films set in the New York City area. Selections will be broadcast on NYCTV, the city’s fastest growing Emmy Award® winning network.
NYC TV is the broadcast service run by NYC Media Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the City of New York. NYC TV creates and produces high quality original content celebrating New York City lifestyle, history and culture. Many of our programs have received industry recognition, including several Emmy awards. NYC TV's main broadcast channel covers the New York City metropolitan area and is carried on all cable and satellite systems reaching approximately 8 million households in the New York City tri-state market. It is seen in the New York City area on WNYE-TV channel 25 on all systems except Cablevision where it airs on channel 22.
SEND US YOUR SHORTS!
THIS IS AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY FOR NYC FILMMAKERS
Please mail films (20 mins. max) as a playable DVD to:
NYC TV
Attn: Backdrop NYC
One Centre Street, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10007
For more information, visit our website www.nyc.gov/tv
NYC TV is the broadcast service run by NYC Media Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the City of New York. NYC TV creates and produces high quality original content celebrating New York City lifestyle, history and culture. Many of our programs have received industry recognition, including several Emmy awards. NYC TV's main broadcast channel covers the New York City metropolitan area and is carried on all cable and satellite systems reaching approximately 8 million households in the New York City tri-state market. It is seen in the New York City area on WNYE-TV channel 25 on all systems except Cablevision where it airs on channel 22.
SEND US YOUR SHORTS!
THIS IS AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY FOR NYC FILMMAKERS
Please mail films (20 mins. max) as a playable DVD to:
NYC TV
Attn: Backdrop NYC
One Centre Street, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10007
For more information, visit our website www.nyc.gov/tv
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
$25,000 HSUS ACE FEATURE DOCUMENTARY GRANT
$25,000 HSUS ACE FEATURE DOCUMENTARY GRANT
APPLY NOW!
For a fourth year, SILVERDOCS is joining forces with The Humane Society of the United States' Animal Content in Entertainment (ACE) Program to offer a $25,000 grant to filmmakers for the creation of a documentary of 40 minutes or more highlighting an animal issue.
For more information, click here: www.ace-tvfilm.com
IMPORTANT DATES:
Deadline: April 3, 2009
Notification date: May 15, 2009
SILVERDOCS: June 15-22, 2009
APPLY NOW!
For a fourth year, SILVERDOCS is joining forces with The Humane Society of the United States' Animal Content in Entertainment (ACE) Program to offer a $25,000 grant to filmmakers for the creation of a documentary of 40 minutes or more highlighting an animal issue.
For more information, click here: www.ace-tvfilm.com
IMPORTANT DATES:
Deadline: April 3, 2009
Notification date: May 15, 2009
SILVERDOCS: June 15-22, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
COME WORK FOR AN OSCAR NOMINATED, EMMY WINNING DOCUMENTARIAN AT MTV
Opening for the position of executive assistant to Lauren Lazin, award winning documentary executive producer and director.
Administrative responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Coordinating internal and external meetings and appointments
Maintaining executive's appointment calendar
Answering phones - screening and prioritizing phone calls and mail
Maintain and complete organizational and filing system
Overseeing general office needs (supplies, space, etc)
Intern recruitment and supervising
Making travel arrangements and preparing expense reports
Additional responsibilities can include:
Research and development for potential shows, series and films
Assisting in casting and production
Required Skills/Experience:
College degree is a must
Excellent PC skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to work well under pressure
Professional phone skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
Excellent research skills
Previous administrative experience, and an interest in documentary production is a definite plus.
To Apply, please email me at Ariel.Algus@mtvnmix.com .
Administrative responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Coordinating internal and external meetings and appointments
Maintaining executive's appointment calendar
Answering phones - screening and prioritizing phone calls and mail
Maintain and complete organizational and filing system
Overseeing general office needs (supplies, space, etc)
Intern recruitment and supervising
Making travel arrangements and preparing expense reports
Additional responsibilities can include:
Research and development for potential shows, series and films
Assisting in casting and production
Required Skills/Experience:
College degree is a must
Excellent PC skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to work well under pressure
Professional phone skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
Excellent research skills
Previous administrative experience, and an interest in documentary production is a definite plus.
To Apply, please email me at Ariel.Algus@mtvnmix.com
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Applications Still Being Accepted For Fall 2009!
All required application materials (except the online application and application fee) must be received together in one package by the Office of Graduate Admissions.
We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the program begins in the fall 2009. Applications will be reviewed by the admissions committee as they are submitted. The first round of acceptance letters will be sent to students in April 2009.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS...
We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the program begins in the fall 2009. Applications will be reviewed by the admissions committee as they are submitted. The first round of acceptance letters will be sent to students in April 2009.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS...
Monday, January 26, 2009
International CringeFest '09
Bad Plays-Bad Musicals-Bad Films
International CringeFest '09
NY Artists Unlimited, Inc.
212 W. 14th St., Suite #2A, NYC 10011
Melba LaRose, Artistic Director
Tel: 212-242-6036, Fax: 212-989-8864
web: http://NYartists.org
email: Nyartunltd@aol.com
Since 2005, NY Artists Unlimited has been presenting a fall Bad Plays Festival and a summer Bad Musicals Festival. The '08 festival at the Producers' Club was the biggest one yet, attracting large audiences, producers, reviewers, and more. Liz Smith wrote it up three times in her columns in the Post and Variety. This festival has been covered by The New York Times, New York magazine, TimeOut, and other major media. In '09, the various festivals will be combined into one big event taking place in two theatres under the umbrella of the International CringeFest. Wanted are scripts/ films that are REALLY GOOD, HIGHLY ENTERTAINING, NICE 'n NAUGHTY: politically incorrect, political satire, bad language/ bad puns, or otherwise frowned upon by "polite" society. Writers vie for the Golden Pineapple, Silver Tomato, and Bronze Banana (by audience vote). Preference: 5 to 45 mins., straight plays, musicals, and/or short films (films must be finished and on DVD). Produced/ unproduced. Style: comedy/ dramedy. Submit: application, cover letter, resume(s) of all artists. In addition, for plays/ musicals: 5 or more copies (as needed) of script; for musicals: sheet music/ tapes/ CDs; for films: 2 DVDs only (no scripts). Support materials welcome but not required. Scripts read aloud/ films viewed 2-3 times before decisions made. NO SASE; submissions not returned. Guidelines/ app on website: www.NYartists.org. If you have further questions, email: Nyartunltd@aol.com. Submissions will not be accepted from applicants who have not read/followed guidelines and filled out application form. Deadline: 2/28/09. Response: by 5/01/09 or earlier.
Melba LaRose, Artistic Director
NY Artists Unlimited
International CringeFest '09
NY Artists Unlimited, Inc.
212 W. 14th St., Suite #2A, NYC 10011
Melba LaRose, Artistic Director
Tel: 212-242-6036, Fax: 212-989-8864
web: http://NYartists.org
email: Nyartunltd@aol.com
Since 2005, NY Artists Unlimited has been presenting a fall Bad Plays Festival and a summer Bad Musicals Festival. The '08 festival at the Producers' Club was the biggest one yet, attracting large audiences, producers, reviewers, and more. Liz Smith wrote it up three times in her columns in the Post and Variety. This festival has been covered by The New York Times, New York magazine, TimeOut, and other major media. In '09, the various festivals will be combined into one big event taking place in two theatres under the umbrella of the International CringeFest. Wanted are scripts/ films that are REALLY GOOD, HIGHLY ENTERTAINING, NICE 'n NAUGHTY: politically incorrect, political satire, bad language/ bad puns, or otherwise frowned upon by "polite" society. Writers vie for the Golden Pineapple, Silver Tomato, and Bronze Banana (by audience vote). Preference: 5 to 45 mins., straight plays, musicals, and/or short films (films must be finished and on DVD). Produced/ unproduced. Style: comedy/ dramedy. Submit: application, cover letter, resume(s) of all artists. In addition, for plays/ musicals: 5 or more copies (as needed) of script; for musicals: sheet music/ tapes/ CDs; for films: 2 DVDs only (no scripts). Support materials welcome but not required. Scripts read aloud/ films viewed 2-3 times before decisions made. NO SASE; submissions not returned. Guidelines/ app on website: www.NYartists.org. If you have further questions, email: Nyartunltd@aol.com. Submissions will not be accepted from applicants who have not read/followed guidelines and filled out application form. Deadline: 2/28/09. Response: by 5/01/09 or earlier.
Melba LaRose, Artistic Director
NY Artists Unlimited
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
IFP seeks PT Programming Intern
IFP seeks PT Programming Intern
We’re looking for an intern to be an integral part of the IFP Programming team, working on all aspects of programming including:
-helping with the Independent Filmmaker Labs (held in April and June) by disseminating our call for entries, reaching out to emerging filmmakers and helping to review the projects
-Independent Film Week submission management (Spring-Summer)
-support of other peripheral IFP programs, potentially including a Spring screening series.
IFP has been a launch pad for many successful films and industry professionals, and there is room for growth in many intern positions. This is an unpaid position, but college credit, IFP Membership and other benefits are available. For More information, visit: http://www.ifp.org/jobs/job.php?id=6038
Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Rose Vincelli, Program Manager, rvincelli@ifp.org
We’re looking for an intern to be an integral part of the IFP Programming team, working on all aspects of programming including:
-helping with the Independent Filmmaker Labs (held in April and June) by disseminating our call for entries, reaching out to emerging filmmakers and helping to review the projects
-Independent Film Week submission management (Spring-Summer)
-support of other peripheral IFP programs, potentially including a Spring screening series.
IFP has been a launch pad for many successful films and industry professionals, and there is room for growth in many intern positions. This is an unpaid position, but college credit, IFP Membership and other benefits are available. For More information, visit: http://www.ifp.org/jobs/job.php?id=6038
Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Rose Vincelli, Program Manager, rvincelli@ifp.org
Helen Whitney Productions / Documentary on Forgiveness and Reconciliation....Looking for interested interns
Intern should be versed in visual culture, intellectually sophisticated, and able to multi-task in fast-paced environment. Must be meticulous, very organized, and able to work independently. Looking for someone with a professional and friendly phone manner. A great introduction to the industry for anyone with a serious interest in visual culture, research, or archival work.
This is an intensive part-time opportunity to learn about film-making. Expect to work 15-20 hours a week, minimum 3 months. Candidates must have own laptop. This is an unpaid position but carries the possibility of film credit and a reference if work is satisfactory. College students can request credit. Also a great opportunity to work with a dynamic production and archival team. In the process, the intern will be exposed to the "behind the scenes" happenings of documentary film production.
Only candidates who can meet these requirements will be considered. Please email resume and cover letter. No fax, no phone calls.
Helen Whitney has been writing, producing and directing films for the networks for the last 30 years. She has won Emmys, DuPonts and Peabodys and is widely respected for the integrity of her work. Her recent films explore the spiritual landscape: Frontline pieces such as "John Paul II: The Millennial Pope," "Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero," and most recently, a four-hour special on "The Mormons."
Any interested candidates may respond to me, Jon Allen at jaforgiveness@gmail.com, or Rebecca Wexler, our chief archivist, at rwforgiveness@gmail.com
This is an intensive part-time opportunity to learn about film-making. Expect to work 15-20 hours a week, minimum 3 months. Candidates must have own laptop. This is an unpaid position but carries the possibility of film credit and a reference if work is satisfactory. College students can request credit. Also a great opportunity to work with a dynamic production and archival team. In the process, the intern will be exposed to the "behind the scenes" happenings of documentary film production.
Only candidates who can meet these requirements will be considered. Please email resume and cover letter. No fax, no phone calls.
Helen Whitney has been writing, producing and directing films for the networks for the last 30 years. She has won Emmys, DuPonts and Peabodys and is widely respected for the integrity of her work. Her recent films explore the spiritual landscape: Frontline pieces such as "John Paul II: The Millennial Pope," "Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero," and most recently, a four-hour special on "The Mormons."
Any interested candidates may respond to me, Jon Allen at jaforgiveness@gmail.com, or Rebecca Wexler, our chief archivist, at rwforgiveness@gmail.com
Monday, January 12, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Early Application Deadline - January 15th
Application Information
The deadline for submitting applications for the 2009-2011 MFA Social Documentary Film program is January 15th2009, however we will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis until all places are filled with exceptional candidates.
Application Submission:
To complete the ONLINE application form and submit the $80 application fee, please use the following link: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/svag/
(Please note that the online application is not officially submitted until an applicant has supplied valid credit card information. Upon completion of this, they will receive an online receipt which we recommend they print out and hold onto for their records.)
All application materials should be mailed to the following address:
Office of Graduate Admissions School of Visual Arts 209 East 23rd St. New York, NY 10010-3994
Dropping of materials in person:
Applicants are more than welcome to drop off applications in person to the main Admissions Office located on the first floor at 209 East 23rd Street building. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This option is highly recommended for individuals that may live in or find themselves in the New York area on or before the deadline.
For more information about the application process please CLICK HERE. Email mfasocdoc@sva.edu with any questions about your application.
The MFA Social Documentary Film department will be in touch in February and March to schedule phone and in-person interviews with select candidates. All acceptance letters will be sent via mail in April, 2009.
The deadline for submitting applications for the 2009-2011 MFA Social Documentary Film program is January 15th2009, however we will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis until all places are filled with exceptional candidates.
Application Submission:
To complete the ONLINE application form and submit the $80 application fee, please use the following link: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/svag/
(Please note that the online application is not officially submitted until an applicant has supplied valid credit card information. Upon completion of this, they will receive an online receipt which we recommend they print out and hold onto for their records.)
All application materials should be mailed to the following address:
Office of Graduate Admissions School of Visual Arts 209 East 23rd St. New York, NY 10010-3994
Dropping of materials in person:
Applicants are more than welcome to drop off applications in person to the main Admissions Office located on the first floor at 209 East 23rd Street building. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This option is highly recommended for individuals that may live in or find themselves in the New York area on or before the deadline.
For more information about the application process please CLICK HERE. Email mfasocdoc@sva.edu with any questions about your application.
The MFA Social Documentary Film department will be in touch in February and March to schedule phone and in-person interviews with select candidates. All acceptance letters will be sent via mail in April, 2009.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Documentary Photography Course at SVA
This is a great course for anyone who is interested in documentary still photography.
Documentary photography : introduction to the city. Students will explore the city and use photographs to document issues of interest and concern. Focus will be placed on the techniques that make photographs more successful at communicating the image. Students will develop a semester-long project that will be reviewed weekly. Lectures and slide presentations on great documentary photographers will be presented along with guest lecturers, field trips and field assignments.
Instructor Richard Schulman, Photographer
Exhibitions include: Basel Arts Fair; Track 16 Gallery, Los Angeles; Midtown Payson Gallery; Blum-Helman Gallery; Silverstein Gallery; Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles; Gallery Weber, Geneva and more
Publications include: The New York Times, Vogue, Photo, Time, Vanity Fair, Metropolis, ARTnews, Art in America
Books include: Portraits of the New Architecture
Education: BA, University of California, Berkeley
CLICK HERE to register for this course online.
Documentary photography : introduction to the city. Students will explore the city and use photographs to document issues of interest and concern. Focus will be placed on the techniques that make photographs more successful at communicating the image. Students will develop a semester-long project that will be reviewed weekly. Lectures and slide presentations on great documentary photographers will be presented along with guest lecturers, field trips and field assignments.
Instructor Richard Schulman, Photographer
Exhibitions include: Basel Arts Fair; Track 16 Gallery, Los Angeles; Midtown Payson Gallery; Blum-Helman Gallery; Silverstein Gallery; Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles; Gallery Weber, Geneva and more
Publications include: The New York Times, Vogue, Photo, Time, Vanity Fair, Metropolis, ARTnews, Art in America
Books include: Portraits of the New Architecture
Education: BA, University of California, Berkeley
CLICK HERE to register for this course online.
Monday, January 5, 2009
CRIPS AND BLOODS: Made in America
ONE WEEK ONLY
January 23-29, 2009
IFC Center
323 Sixth Ave
New York, NY 10014
212-924-7771 - Box Office
http://www.ifccenter.com/index
Director Stacy Peralta will be present at shows opening weekend Jan 23-25, 2009(check http://www.argotpictures.com for details)
CRIPS AND BLOODS: Made in America
Directed by Stacy Peralta
Produced by NBA superstar Baron Davis and narrated by Academy Award winning actor, Forest Whitaker.
A cluster of neighborhoods lies in the heart of Southern California, streets and boulevards forming a grid between concrete ribbons of freeway. Surrounded by the California Dream, this region has a legacy. It is heavily guarded, yet no one is protected. Nearly a quarter of its young men will end up in jail or prison. Many others will end up dead. These neighborhoods in South Los Angeles are home to two of America's most infamous African-American gangs, the Crips and the Bloods.
On these streets over the past 30 years, more than 15,000 people have been murdered in an ongoing cycle of gang violence that continues unabated. It was here, just a few miles from the gated communities and sprawling mansions of Beverly Hills and Bel Air, where this nation’s most bloody and costly outbreaks of civil unrest erupted — not once, but twice, 27 years and just three miles apart.
In Crips and Bloods: Made In America, renowned documentarian Stacy Peralta (Dogtown and Z Boys, Riding Giants) examines the story of South Los Angeles and the gangs that inhabit it. Blending gripping archival footage and photos with in-depth interviews of current and former gang members, educators, historians, family members and experts, Peralta brings his trademark dynamic visual style and story-telling ability to this often-ignored chapter of America's history. Hard - hitting, yet ultimately hopeful, Crips and Bloods: Made In America not only documents the emergence of the Bloods and the Crips and their growth beyond the borders of South Central, but also offers insight as to how this ongoing tragedy might be resolved.
" A shocking, absorbing and absolutely necessary film."
-SALON.COM
"It's impossible to look away from the screen."
-VARIETY
January 23-29, 2009
IFC Center
323 Sixth Ave
New York, NY 10014
212-924-7771 - Box Office
http://www.ifccenter.com/index
Director Stacy Peralta will be present at shows opening weekend Jan 23-25, 2009(check http://www.argotpictures.com for details)
CRIPS AND BLOODS: Made in America
Directed by Stacy Peralta
Produced by NBA superstar Baron Davis and narrated by Academy Award winning actor, Forest Whitaker.
A cluster of neighborhoods lies in the heart of Southern California, streets and boulevards forming a grid between concrete ribbons of freeway. Surrounded by the California Dream, this region has a legacy. It is heavily guarded, yet no one is protected. Nearly a quarter of its young men will end up in jail or prison. Many others will end up dead. These neighborhoods in South Los Angeles are home to two of America's most infamous African-American gangs, the Crips and the Bloods.
On these streets over the past 30 years, more than 15,000 people have been murdered in an ongoing cycle of gang violence that continues unabated. It was here, just a few miles from the gated communities and sprawling mansions of Beverly Hills and Bel Air, where this nation’s most bloody and costly outbreaks of civil unrest erupted — not once, but twice, 27 years and just three miles apart.
In Crips and Bloods: Made In America, renowned documentarian Stacy Peralta (Dogtown and Z Boys, Riding Giants) examines the story of South Los Angeles and the gangs that inhabit it. Blending gripping archival footage and photos with in-depth interviews of current and former gang members, educators, historians, family members and experts, Peralta brings his trademark dynamic visual style and story-telling ability to this often-ignored chapter of America's history. Hard - hitting, yet ultimately hopeful, Crips and Bloods: Made In America not only documents the emergence of the Bloods and the Crips and their growth beyond the borders of South Central, but also offers insight as to how this ongoing tragedy might be resolved.
" A shocking, absorbing and absolutely necessary film."
-SALON.COM
"It's impossible to look away from the screen."
-VARIETY
Friday, December 5, 2008
Silver Docs Volunteer Call
VOLUNTEER SCREENERS
SILVERDOCS, the “pre-eminent documentary festival in the US” (Screen International) seeks Volunteer Screeners to be an integral part of the programming team. Screeners review a minimum of 40 feature and short (combined) documentaries submitted to SILVERDOCS 2009. Potential Screeners should have a critical eye and knowledge of film, and be able to write articulate and concise evaluations of the films they review. Screeners must have a DVD player, reliable Internet access and a qualified point of view. Regular access to a multiregion DVD player is a plus. Screeners are required to pick up films for review at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, Md., during regular business hours.
If you would like to apply to be a Volunteer Screener, e-mail Programming@SILVERDOCS.com with the following:
RESUME - highlighting any film experience/expertise/interest you may have;
COVER LETTER - detailing your interest in the Screener position, and your knowledge of documentary film in general and of SILVERDOCS in particular;
TWO FILM EVALUATIONS - 250 words each - of any two films that you've seen in the past six months. This will give us insight into your writing style and critical perspective;
TOP TEN LIST of favorite films of all time, with a particular emphasis on documentaries.
We are accepting Screener applications now through December 19. Please send all the application materials at the same time via e-mail. The screening review process takes place early November through late March 2009.
SILVERDOCS, the “pre-eminent documentary festival in the US” (Screen International) seeks Volunteer Screeners to be an integral part of the programming team. Screeners review a minimum of 40 feature and short (combined) documentaries submitted to SILVERDOCS 2009. Potential Screeners should have a critical eye and knowledge of film, and be able to write articulate and concise evaluations of the films they review. Screeners must have a DVD player, reliable Internet access and a qualified point of view. Regular access to a multiregion DVD player is a plus. Screeners are required to pick up films for review at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, Md., during regular business hours.
If you would like to apply to be a Volunteer Screener, e-mail Programming@SILVERDOCS.com with the following:
RESUME - highlighting any film experience/expertise/interest you may have;
COVER LETTER - detailing your interest in the Screener position, and your knowledge of documentary film in general and of SILVERDOCS in particular;
TWO FILM EVALUATIONS - 250 words each - of any two films that you've seen in the past six months. This will give us insight into your writing style and critical perspective;
TOP TEN LIST of favorite films of all time, with a particular emphasis on documentaries.
We are accepting Screener applications now through December 19. Please send all the application materials at the same time via e-mail. The screening review process takes place early November through late March 2009.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Pamela Yates and Paco de Onis' Latest Film Selected for Sundance 2009
Pamela Yates and Paco de Onis, guest lecturers in the MFA SocDoc dept., had their latest film The Reckoning selected to make its world premiere at the the 2009 Sundance Film Festival this January!
The film was also selected as one of the 20 projects in the 2009 Sundance Doc Fund.
What two amazing honors - congratulations!
SUNDANCE FILMS 2009
SUNDANCE DOC FUND FALL 2008
Skylight Pictures -
THE RECKONING (U.S.)
The film chronicles the history and launch of the International Criminal Court in the Hague, the world’s first institution created to prosecute individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.
Biographies:
PAMELA YATES
Producer, Director, Writer
Co-Founder and President of Skylight Pictures, Inc.
FILM CREDITS INCLUDE: The Reckoning (in production);; State of Fear; Presumed Guilty: Tales of the Public Defenders; Wide Angle(series) "Cause for Murder"; "Living Broke in Boom Times (a trilogy): "Poverty Outlaw"; "Takeover", "Outriders", and Michael Moore's " TV Nation" "When the Mountains Tremble";" Brotherhood of Hate";; "Witness to War";" Nicaragua: Report from the Front"
AWARDS AND HONORS:, Academy Award, Emmy Award, Sundance Special Jury Award, Overseas Press Club Award, and Guggenheim Fellowship
PACO DE ONIS
Producer, Writer
FILM AND TELELVISION CREDITS INCLUDE: The Reckoning; Granito; The Court of Last Resort; State of Fear; Secrets from the Grave; On Our Own Terms: Bill Moyers on Dying; Chaos Theory; Police Force; Edgewise; City Arts; TV Nation; Colors TV
AWARDS AND HONORS: Emmy Award, Overseas Press Club Award
The film was also selected as one of the 20 projects in the 2009 Sundance Doc Fund.
What two amazing honors - congratulations!
SUNDANCE FILMS 2009
SUNDANCE DOC FUND FALL 2008
Skylight Pictures -
THE RECKONING (U.S.)
The film chronicles the history and launch of the International Criminal Court in the Hague, the world’s first institution created to prosecute individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.
Biographies:
PAMELA YATES
Producer, Director, Writer
Co-Founder and President of Skylight Pictures, Inc.
FILM CREDITS INCLUDE: The Reckoning (in production);; State of Fear; Presumed Guilty: Tales of the Public Defenders; Wide Angle(series) "Cause for Murder"; "Living Broke in Boom Times (a trilogy): "Poverty Outlaw"; "Takeover", "Outriders", and Michael Moore's " TV Nation" "When the Mountains Tremble";" Brotherhood of Hate";; "Witness to War";" Nicaragua: Report from the Front"
AWARDS AND HONORS:, Academy Award, Emmy Award, Sundance Special Jury Award, Overseas Press Club Award, and Guggenheim Fellowship
PACO DE ONIS
Producer, Writer
FILM AND TELELVISION CREDITS INCLUDE: The Reckoning; Granito; The Court of Last Resort; State of Fear; Secrets from the Grave; On Our Own Terms: Bill Moyers on Dying; Chaos Theory; Police Force; Edgewise; City Arts; TV Nation; Colors TV
AWARDS AND HONORS: Emmy Award, Overseas Press Club Award
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
MFA SocDoc Information Session
The information session on Saturday, November 8th was a rousing success!
The event began with a documentary highlight film featuring clips from faculty films and some other of our favorite docs of all time. The film was followed by faculty presentations from Maro Chermayeff, Deborah Dickson, Maryann DeLeo, Matthew Akers, Ann Collins and Sam Pollard speaking about the core classes in Directing, Producing, Editing, Visionary Journalism and Cinematography. The event ended with a lively Q&A session that lasted for well over an hour.
If you missed the information session on November 8th - don't worry! You can email mfasocdoc@sva.edu to schedule a phone or in person informational meeting.
The event began with a documentary highlight film featuring clips from faculty films and some other of our favorite docs of all time. The film was followed by faculty presentations from Maro Chermayeff, Deborah Dickson, Maryann DeLeo, Matthew Akers, Ann Collins and Sam Pollard speaking about the core classes in Directing, Producing, Editing, Visionary Journalism and Cinematography. The event ended with a lively Q&A session that lasted for well over an hour.
If you missed the information session on November 8th - don't worry! You can email mfasocdoc@sva.edu to schedule a phone or in person informational meeting.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Now Accepting Applications For Fall 2009
The MFA Social Documentary Film program at the School of VISUAL ARTS is pleased to announce that the application for the fall 2009 semester is now online: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/svag/
Although we are accepting applications on a rolling basis, we recommend that applications be completed by January 15, 2009.
Also, if you are able to attend and have not yet registered for our department information session on November 8 at 141 West 21 Street, Room 101C from 2:00PM to 4:00PM, please register online: http://www.schoolofvisualarts.edu/gradopenhouse/app
If you are unable to attend the information session and would like to meet with a representative of the department, you can set up an in-person or telephone meeting at any time simply by emailing or calling the number below.
We have added some amazing faculty members to our already impressive list of lecturers (namely Brett Morgan and Maryann Deleo), you can view the updated bio list here: http://www.mfasocdoc.sva.edu/faculty_guest.html
Please contact us with any questions that you have about the application process or the department (212-592-2919 or email mfasocdoc@sva.edu).
Although we are accepting applications on a rolling basis, we recommend that applications be completed by January 15, 2009.
Also, if you are able to attend and have not yet registered for our department information session on November 8 at 141 West 21 Street, Room 101C from 2:00PM to 4:00PM, please register online: http://www.schoolofvisualarts.edu/gradopenhouse/app
If you are unable to attend the information session and would like to meet with a representative of the department, you can set up an in-person or telephone meeting at any time simply by emailing or calling the number below.
We have added some amazing faculty members to our already impressive list of lecturers (namely Brett Morgan and Maryann Deleo), you can view the updated bio list here: http://www.mfasocdoc.sva.edu/faculty_guest.html
Please contact us with any questions that you have about the application process or the department (212-592-2919 or email mfasocdoc@sva.edu).
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
PALEY DOCFEST 08
About PaleyDocFest
The Paley Center for Media's annual Festival celebrating the documentary—with premieres, works-in-progress, classic docs, workshops, and special events—will take place October 16 to 27, 2008.
Each screening will be introduced by the filmmaker and followed by the lively Q&A sessions that have become a hallmark of the Festival.
CLICK HERE to read more.
The Paley Center for Media's annual Festival celebrating the documentary—with premieres, works-in-progress, classic docs, workshops, and special events—will take place October 16 to 27, 2008.
Each screening will be introduced by the filmmaker and followed by the lively Q&A sessions that have become a hallmark of the Festival.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Stranger than Fiction Film Series
Stranger Than Fiction is a Tuesday night documentary series held at the IFC Center, curated by Thom Powers. STF presents an eclectic mix of documentaries – sneak previews and lost classics – followed by discussions with the filmmakers and post-show receptions. Now in its eighth season, STF has fostered new talent, won loyal audiences, and provided a gathering spot for New York’s independent film community. Esteemed speakers have included Michael Moore, Ira Glass, Laurie Anderson, Jonathan Demme and Barbara Kopple.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Information Session November 8, 2008
MFA SOCIAL DOCUMENTARY FILM INFORMATION SESSION AT THE SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS
Saturday, November 8th
2:00pm-4:00pm
141 West 21 Street
Room 101C
This session will be a great opportunity to listen to presentations about the school, classes and the new department space; meet key faculty; and ask questions about the new department.
Please RSVP Online. Click Here.
Saturday, November 8th
2:00pm-4:00pm
141 West 21 Street
Room 101C
This session will be a great opportunity to listen to presentations about the school, classes and the new department space; meet key faculty; and ask questions about the new department.
Please RSVP Online. Click Here.
Friday, October 3, 2008
The first comprehensive reference work on documentary film
With over 800 articles from scholars around the world, the Encyclopedia of the Documentary Film is a fully international reference work on the history of the documentary film from the Lumière brothers' Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory (1885) to Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 911 (2004). All over the world documentary films have provided engaging, provocative, and skilled representations of life and this Encyclopedia provides a resource that critically analyzes that history in all its aspects. Not only does this Encyclopedia examine individual films and the careers of individual film makers, it also provides overview articles of national and regional documentary film history. It explains concepts and themes in the study of documentary film, the techniques used in making films, and the institutions that support their production, appreciation, and preservation. With over 200 film stills, this resource provides the decisive entry point into the history of an art form.
CLICK HERE to read more.
CLICK HERE to read more.
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