About this Event
As part of After School Special: The 2026 School of Visual Arts Alumni Film & Animation Festival, we are pleased to present a screening of Netflix's Oscar-winning animated film, KPop Demon Hunters (2025). Join award-winning production designer Dave Bleich (BFA 1992 Illustration) after the screening for a Q&A where he'll discuss his work on the film's creative team. Current SVA student Matt Leung (BFA 2027 3D Animation and Visual Effects) will moderate the Q&A.
The feature will be preceded by the NYC premiere of the animated short film First Haircut by Disney·Pixar artist Ivo Kos (MFA 1991 Computer Art).
Synopsis: A world-renowned K-Pop girl group balance their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as demon hunters.
KPop Demon Hunters originally opened in theatres in June 2025. It was nominated for two 2026 Academy Awards, winning both Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song.
KPop Demon Hunters is rated PG for for action/violence, scary images, thematic elements, some suggestive material, and brief language. Children under the age of 3 may not be admitted.
Doors will open approximately 30 minutes prior to each screening. Representatives from Adobe will be present in the lobby with a free, limited-edition creative magazine packed with contributions from creative industry professionals and students around the globe!
Guests can enjoy a special selection of music videos from Annapurna Interactive’s RPG Musical, People of Note, in the lobby while waiting to enter. Alumni from SVA’s BFA Computer Art, Computer Animation and Visual Effects program — Timothy Doolen and Ben Meyer — served on the creative team of the video game.
Ticket Information
All After School Special 2026 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 [email protected] or call 212-592-2980 at least one week prior.
Concessions Information
SVA Theatre does not offer concessions, but will offer water to guests.
Please contact [email protected] with questions. Guests subject to change.
Event venue & nearby stays
SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street, New York, United States
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