Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center Collaborates with Lavazza
On Wednesday, October 29th, the Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center hosted a special event to launch a new café in collaboration with Italian coffee brand Lavazza. The event brought together alumni, current students, and special guests at the NYU Tisch facility located in Industry City.
Notable Attendees and Celebrations
- Martin Scorsese, Tisch Dean's Council member and alumnus (’64, ’68, Hon. ’92), attended with his daughter Francesca Scorsese, a recent alumna (’23, BFA, Kanbar Institute, Film & TV).
- The event celebrated Lavazza’s contribution to establishing a new café within the production center.
Speeches and Shared Moments
Martin Scorsese spoke to attendees about the importance of coffee shops during his youth and career, highlighting these venues as vital spaces for artistic collaboration and creativity.
"Coffee shops were where true moments of artistic collaboration and creativity take place."
Francesca Scorsese shared a heartfelt moment with her father in the new café, which she posted on her Instagram.
Author’s Summary
The partnership with Lavazza enriches the Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center by creating a vibrant café space fostering creativity and community among students and alumni.