You could be the one telling the story. Join SVA's MFA Social Documentary Film program and get on the fast track to a non-fiction filmmaking career.
Applications for the Fall 2023 cohort are now open. Although the Priority Deadline of Jan 15 has passed, we are still taking applications until the program is full. Apply by March 1 to be eligible for SocDoc Department Scholarships.
Get in touch to schedule a one-on-one meeting about the department - in person at our department offices in Chelsea, or via video chat now. We encourage all interested parties to meet with us so we can answer your questions about the program, and talk about how SocDoc can support your creative and career goals.
Potential applicants can also sit in on classes, and meet faculty and alumni to talk about their experience in the program.
Past SocDoc Online Info Sessions & other events
- The Gotham Week Expo Showcase Sept. 19-21, 2022 - SocDoc attended the Gotham Week Expo Showcase, which showcases thought leadership on the advancement of the film and media industries.
- SocDoc Online Info Sessions - Meet SocDoc faculty & alumni, and have your questions answered:
- October 4, 2022
- November 21, 2022
- December 5, 2022
DOC NYC - Nov. 9-17, 2022 - The largest documentary film festival in the U.S., SocDoc will have many films from our faculty, current students and alumni screening in the festival, and featured on panels in the PRO Conference. See our complete line up here.
Virtual Graduate Portfolio Day #2 - Sunday, November 20, 2022, 6 - 10pm ET - receive feedback before you submit your application portfolio
Take a look at SVA Graduate Admissions' other events online and also in person sessions in NYC, Seattle, Denver, Atlanta, San Francisco, Chicago and elsewhere.
NEW! The Denver Grad Admissions Forum includes SocDoc alum Melanie McLean Brooks talking about her career as a cinematographer and director for various documentary and commercial projects, including "RuPaul's Drag Race." November 9 at the Denver Art Museum.
Attendees to SocDoc Online Info Sessions, or to Graduate Admissions Preview Nights or Application Q&A Sessions will receive an $80 application fee waiver if they apply for Fall 2023 admission. (Note: This waiver will be applied to the email address used to register for these events. It is important to use the same email address consistently throughout the entire application process.)
We look forward to meeting you!