BFA Animation presents The Undies, a three-hour screening event showcasing finished films created during the previous year by underclass students. As per tradition, the first-year class is invited to participate on the judging panel for the 2023 Undies Awards and all audience members will have a chance to vote on the winner of the 2023 Undies Audience Choice Award.

Films will be screened, costumes will be worn, awards will be won and fun will be had!

The Undies is a platform of recognition and exposure to celebrate the creativity and artistry of animation. Prizes will be given in a total of six categories, including Best In Show, Best Animation, Best Production Design, Best Soundtrack, Best Story, and “Dirty Undies” distinctions. Awards will be juried by ballot during the event exclusively by attending SVA BFA Animation first-year students.

The 2023 Undies Screening will be streamed online in addition to the in-person event. To watch online, visit the SVA BFA Animation Twitch channel.

SVA Theatre Health and Safety Policies

If you are sick, stay home! If you or someone in your group doesn’t feel well or has exhibited COVID, cold/flu or other viral symptoms in the previous seven days (or has been in recent close contact with someone with those symptoms), please stay home. Masks are encouraged, but not required.

Accessibility & Accommodations

SVA wants to ensure persons with disabilities have access to this event. If you are a person with a disability who requires accommodations to access or participate in this event, please reach out to the SVA BFA Animation department or to SVA Disability Resources at least seven business days prior to the event.