May 7, 2025
An independent, student-produced, short film describing the newest building on St. John’s University’s Queens, NY, campus is one of several screening at the Society for Film and Visual Arts (SFVA) Film Festival scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, beginning at 3 p.m. in The Little Theatre.
Directed and produced by St. John’s student Elijah Croom, the 15-minute film, St. Vincent Health Sciences Center, describes the origin and impact of the state-of-the-art St. Vincent Health Sciences Center that opened in September 2024. The newly constructed, $106-million, 70,000-square-foot building academic center is home to students in the University’s Nursing, Physician Assistant, and Radiologic Sciences programs. In its first year of operation, the building is transforming the landscape of health sciences education and research at the 102-acre campus.
The St. Vincent Health Sciences Center also marks a milestone for the Department of Campus Facilities and Services at St. John’s, highlighting a state-of-the-art environment that promotes sustainability, efficiency, and excellence in education. The film is a visual tour of the modern, energy-efficient building, which features geothermal heating and cooling, advanced labs, and flexible learning spaces. Featuring interviews with administrators, faculty and students, the film highlights St. John’s commitment to creating an innovative and inspiring campus for all.
The SFVA at St. John’s is a student-run organization for film, theatre, and visual arts enthusiasts, offering a space for collaboration, creative projects, and critical discussions. Throughout the year, it hosts workshops, film screenings, and networking opportunities to help members sharpen their craft, explore new perspectives, and build portfolios. The community brings together students from all backgrounds and majors who share a passion for visual storytelling.
The Society for Film and Visual Arts Film Festival is an intercollegiate, student-run event hosted by SFVA at St. John’s. Encouraging student short films, this year’s festival celebrates the bold, the brilliant, and the boundary breaking. From short narratives and documentaries to experimental pieces and visual art showcases, the SFVA Film Festival promises to be a night of cinematic excellence.
*Update: The short film, St. Vincent Health Sciences Center, directed by Elijah Croom, earned the overall top prize at the fourth annual Society for Film and Visual Arts (SFVA) Film Festival held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
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