Explore the world through nonfiction filmmaking.
MFA Social Documentary Film at SVA gives you the skills you need
to tell compelling stories and build a career in a thriving industry.
MFA Social Documentary Film at SVA gives you the skills you need
to tell compelling stories and build a career in a thriving industry.
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September 12, 2018
8th Thesis Showcase Films Announced!
Join us to celebrate the graduates of School of VISUAL ARTS MFA Social Documentary Film with the 8th Annual Thesis Showcase. We are proud to celebrate GROUP 8, the class of 2018! Here we share their work-in-progress thesis films, which inspir
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April 04, 2018
Summer Intensive: A Few Places Still Available
Ross Kauffman (Born Into Brothels), Richard Hankin (The Jinx), Deborah Dickson (Ruthie & Connie), Ann Collins (Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold), Tom Hurwitz, ASC (Queen of Versailles) confirmed faculty; what you will learn, and more!
March 30, 2018
Alumni Editing Fellowship
Graduates of SVA’s MFA Documentary program (Groups 1 through 7) are invited to apply for the first ever SocDoc Summer Editing Fellowship with their documentary features in post-production.
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March 20, 2018
Spring Festivals!
Spring feels like Festival Season & we are zipping around North America this month with films from our prolific faculty and alumni. SocDocers are attending many festivals – we hope to see you around!
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