"Cryptozoo" Screening and Q&A

SVA Theatre, a part of School of Visual Arts.School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers and creative professionals for more than six decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, dynamic curriculum and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility. Comprised of more than 4,000 students at its Manhattan campus and 35,000 alumni in 100 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world.svatheatre@sva.edu212-592-2980

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Screening of the Sundance &amp; Berlinale award-winning adult animated film "Cryptozoo", followed by a Q&A with creator-director Dash Shaw

As part of <a href="https://svatheatre.com/events/afterschoolspecial2021/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">After School Special: The 2021 School of Visual Arts Alumni Film &amp; Animation Festival</a>, we are pleased to present a screening of the adult animated film Cryptozoo (2021), followed by a Q&A with the film’s creator-director, SVA alumnus Dash Shaw (BFA 2005 Illustration).  The film won awards at both the 2021 Berlinale and Sundance Film Festival. Current SVA student Emily Cabrera (BFA 2022 Animation) will moderate the Q&A.Synopsis: Cryptozookeepers try to capture a Baku, a dream-eating hybrid creature of legend, and start wondering if they should display these beasts or keep them hidden and unknown.  Featuring the voices of Lake Bell and Michael Cera.Cryptozoo is not rated by the MPAA, and some material may be inappropriate for children under the age of 17.  Children ages 12 and under will not be admitted.Doors will open approximately 30 minutes prior to each screening, and guests can enjoy music videos by Samuel Bayer (BFA 1987 Media Arts) in the lobby while waiting to enter. Bayer, the director behind iconic videos like Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and Green Day’s “American Idiot”, will be present at select After School Special 2021 screenings for brief Q&As preceding the feature films.Ticket InformationAll After School Special 2021 screenings are free and open to the public. General Admission RSVPs via Eventbrite are appreciated, but not necessary, and do not guarantee admittance.  Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.If you would like to attend this event, but require assistive devices and/or accommodations, please email svatheatre@sva.edu or call 212-592-2980 at least one week prior.<a href="https://svatheatre.com/about/faqs/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Please click here for our current COVID protocols for guests.</a>Concessions InformationSVA Theatre does not offer concessions, but will offer water to guests. Food and alcoholic beverages are not permitted.Please contact svatheatre@sva.edu with questions. Guests subject to change.

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