Syr-Ivan Bennett

Teaching Artist

Syr-Ivan is a story artist, writer and filmmaker based in Brooklyn with several years of experience working for companies such as Nickelodeon ("Dora the Explorer," "Go, Diego,Go!," and "Little Bill"), MTV (Truth ad campaign), Marvel Comics (Spider-Man, Barbie), and PBS (“Super Why!”). In addition to developing production and story art for animation, film, and books, he has recently developed his craft in writing and story structure. His art and writing styles range from whimsical and kid-friendly to a satirical and noir. He completed his BFA at Pratt Institute in Illustration and completed his thesis film, "The Telepathetics," at the School of Visual Arts. He has since formed his own creative studio, Late Night Snack Entertainment LLC, where he has had the extreme pleasure of working for the Barack and Michelle Obama’s company, HigherGround.