Artist Residency Programs

The Film Directing residency at SVA offers emerging filmmakers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the craft of directing a short film. Great directors are great storytellers. This residency is designed to provide a comprehensive look into visual storytelling. Instruction will take place Monday through Thursday, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, with studio hours in the afternoon from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. The residency includes sessions in screenwriting, directing and editing with workshops in cinematography, working with actors, table read and festivals. Participants will complete a three-to-five-minute narrative short film, from script to postproduction; the program will conclude with a screening at the SVA Graduate Center.

This residency is hosted by the MPS Film Directing Department. Residency participants will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities on West 21st Street. Industry professionals and faculty include Gina Abatemarco, Merle Augustin, Kamil Dobrowolski, Rommel Genciana, Bob Giraldi, Cailin McFadden, Alistair McMeekin, Natasha Soto-Albors, Sean Patrick Reilly and Jacob Williamson. Prerequisites: Applicants must have a detailed, short film treatment prior to the beginning of the residency. A basic knowledge of film grammar and familiarity of nonlinear editing software is required.

Note: A portfolio is required for review (5 to 10 videos, up to 10 minutes of footage) and acceptance to this program. This residency is graded on a pass/fail system. A Pass (P) will be awarded for its successful completion. This course is held on campus at SVA.

For more information visit sva.edu/residency or contact the Division of Continuing Education, via email: residency@sva.edu; phone: 212.592.2188. Summer courses are subject to cancellation up to two weeks prior to the start of the course.