Local filmmaker's work to be screened at NYC festival

Newton — Brian Kaufman of Newton is among the filmmakers selected to have work screened at the 21st annual Dusty Film and Animation Festival taking place at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) Theatre in New York City May 2 to 6. The festival will showcase over 100 films by students graduating from the BFA Film, Video and Animation Department at SVA. The program includes screenings of short films, videos and animations, a screenwriters’ night and an awards ceremony and gala with notable presenters from the film industry. Awards are presented in the following categories: documentary, screenwriting, cinematography, sound, editing, directing and outstanding film. Animation achievement awards are presented for traditional, stop-motion, and outstanding design. This year’s Screenwriters Night features a collaboration with The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre. Screenwriters will have selected scenes performed live by members of the Playhouse. Further details and screening schedules are available at www.sva.edu/dusty.