Explore the world through nonfiction filmmaking.
MFA Social Documentary Film at School of Visual Arts gives you the skills you need to tell compelling stories and build a career in a thriving industry.
MFA Social Documentary Film at School of Visual Arts gives you the skills you need to tell compelling stories and build a career in a thriving industry.
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October 21, 2019
DOC NYC 2019 - SocDoc in Abundance!
We are thrilled to see so many SocDoc filmmakers a part of this year’s DOC NYC line-up! DOC NYC, America's largeset documentary festival, is entering it's tenth year, November 6-15, 2019. We are proud long-time supporters of the festiva
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October 15, 2019
Fall 2020 Info Sessions
Ready to incite change and amplify the compelling stories you find in the world? Our graduate documentary film program sharpens your artistic voice.
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October 09, 2019
SocDoc Faculty Films Airing Now!
SVA MFA Documentary Faculty prides itself on the fact that our entire faculty are working filmmakers. And, they are busy! Here’s a rundown of just some of our faculty’s recent films. Click the links to watch the films & find out more!
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September 24, 2019
9th Annual Thesis Showcase Films
Celebrate the graduates of School of VISUAL ARTS MFA Social Documentary Film with the 9th Annual Thesis Showcase. We are proud to celebrate GROUP 9, the class of 2019! Here we share their work-in-progress thesis films, which inspire and a
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