Special Events
Recent Events
Vivo Q&A
Thursday, August 19th, 2021
Virtual
Virtual Q&A with director Kirk DeMicco and voice star Ynairaly Simo
Join us for a free Q&A featuring OscarĀ®-nominated director Kirk DeMicco and voice star Ynairaly Simo of Vivo! We'll discuss the inspiration behind the film, animating different locations, making a musical, and answer your questions! Read more
Wolfwalkers Q&A
Special Program
Friday, December 18th, 2020
Virtual
Virtual conversation with directors Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart
Now available to stream! To watch the Q&A, click here Join us for a virtual conversation with directors Tomm Moore (The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea) and Ross Stewart (The Breadwinner, Paranorman). We'll discuss the inspiration behind the story, the process of creating hand-drawn animation, and answer your questions! Read more
Jingle Jangle Q&A
Friday, December 11th, 2020
Virtual
Now available online! To watch the Q&A, click here. Writer-Director David E. Talbert and Producer Lyn Sisson-Talbert will join us for a live discussion to chat about the making of this adventurous film, give us a peek behind the scenes, and answer YOUR questions! Read more
Over the Moon Q&A
Special Program
Friday, November 13th, 2020
Virtual
Featuring the film's animators, producers, and voice actors
Now available online! To watch the Q&A, click here. Join us for a behind the scenes look at Over the Moon. Read more
Klaus
Feature
USA | Special Sneak Peek
Sergio Pablos, 2019, 97 min.
Sunday, November 10th, 2019
Cantor Film Center
Q&A with Director Sergio Pablos
When young postman, Jesper (Jason Schwartzman), befriends reclusive toymaker Klaus (Oscar winner J.K. Simmons), their gifts melt an age-old feud and deliver a sleigh full of holiday traditions. Read more
Abominable
Feature
China, USA | Special Sneak Peek
Jill Culton, 2019, 97 min.
Tuesday, September 10th, 2019
IFC Center
Q&A with Director Jill Culton
DreamWorks Animation and Pearl Studioās co-production Abominable takes audiences on an epic 2,000-mile adventure from the streets of a Chinese city to the breathtaking Himalayan snowscapes. Read more
Ralph Breaks The Internet
Feature
USA | Special Sneak Peek
Rich Moore and Phil Johnston, 2018, 112 min.
Sunday, November 18th, 2018
SVA Theatre
Video game bad guy Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) navigate the vast and dynamic world wide web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellopeās game, Sugar Rush. Read more
Ralph Breaks The Internet
Feature
USA | Special Sneak Peek
Rich Moore and Phil Johnston, 2018, 112 min.
Sunday, November 18th, 2018
SVA Theatre
Video game bad guy Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) navigate the vast and dynamic world wide web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellopeās game, Sugar Rush. Read more
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
Feature
USA | Special Sneak Peek
Scott Mosier and Yarrow Cheney, 2018, 80 min.
Saturday, November 3rd, 2018
Cantor Film Center
For their eighth fully animated feature, Illumination and Universal Pictures present The Grinch, based on Dr. Seussā beloved holiday classic. Read more
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
Feature
USA | Special Sneak Peek
Scott Mosier and Yarrow Cheney, 2018, 80 min.
Saturday, November 3rd, 2018
Cantor Film Center
For their eighth fully animated feature, Illumination and Universal Pictures present The Grinch, based on Dr. Seussā beloved holiday classic. Read more
Smallfoot
Feature
USA | Special Sneak Peek
Karey Kirkpatrick, 2018, 96 min.
Sunday, September 23rd, 2018
SVA Theatre
Get Yeti! An animated adventure for all, Smallfoot turns a myth upside down when a bright young yeti finds something he thought didnāt existāa human. Join us for this very special first look at the film before it opens in theaters on September 28th. Read more
Smallfoot
Feature
USA | Special Sneak Peek
Karey Kirkpatrick, 2018, 96 min.
Sunday, September 23rd, 2018
SVA Theatre
Get Yeti! An animated adventure for all, Smallfoot turns a myth upside down when a bright young yeti finds something he thought didnāt existāa human. Join us for this very special first look at the film before it opens in theaters on September 28th. Read more
Teen Titans Go! to the Movies
Special Program
Saturday, July 21st, 2018
SVA Theatre
Special Preview Screening
When the Teen Titans go to the big screen, they go big! Join us for this very special advance screening of Teen Titans Go! to the Movies before it opens in theaters on July 27. Read more
Teen Titans Go! to the Movies
Special Program
Saturday, July 21st, 2018
SVA Theatre
Special Preview Screening
When the Teen Titans go to the big screen, they go big! Join us for this very special advance screening of Teen Titans Go! to the Movies before it opens in theaters on July 27. Read more
The Breadwinner
Feature
Canada, Ireland, Luxembourg
Nora Twomey, 2017, 94 min.
Saturday, November 18th, 2017
IFC Center
Followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Nora Twomey and voice actor Saara Chaudry
From executive producer Angelina Jolie and the creators of the Academy AwardĀ®-nominated The Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea comes the highly-anticipated new feature based on Deborah Ellisā bestselling novel. Read more
Coco Advanced Screening
Feature
United States | Special Preview Screening
Lee Unkrich & Adrian Molina, 2017, 109 min.
Sunday, November 5th, 2017
SVA Theatre
Join us for this very special advance screening of Disneyā¢Pixarās Coco before it opens in theaters on Nov. 22. Read more
The Magic School Bus Rides Again
Special Program
Saturday, September 23rd, 2017
JCC Manhattan
Celebration includes two all-new episodes, book giveaways, special prizes, and more!
The kids are back at Walkerville School for another school year of astonishing, out-of-this-world field trips in this all-new reimagining of the iconic science-comedy-adventure series The Magic School Bus. Read more
Whale Rider: Special 15th Anniversary Screening
Feature
New Zealand
Niki Caro, 2002, 105 min.
Sunday, August 13th, 2017
JCC Manhattan
We are thrilled to share the 15th Anniversary Screening of Whale Rider with audiences who may have missed its first run. Read more