Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center Partners with Lavazza
On Wednesday, October 29th, the Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center hosted a special event to announce a new café collaboration with the Italian coffee brand Lavazza. The event took place at Industry City, celebrating Lavazza's contribution to the Center's new café space.
The gathering included NYU Tisch alumni, current students, and special guests. Martin Scorsese, Tisch Dean's Council member and graduate of the program ('64, '68, Hon. '92), attended alongside his daughter Francesca Scorsese, a recent Tisch alumna ('23, BFA, Kanbar Institute, Film & TV).
Remarks by Martin and Francesca Scorsese
Martin Scorsese reflected on the importance of coffee shops in his youth and career, highlighting these venues as vital places for artistic collaboration and creativity.
Francesca Scorsese shared a heartfelt moment with her father in the new café, which she posted about on Instagram.
Event Highlights
- Celebration of Lavazza's partnership with the Virtual Production Center
- Presence of alumni, students, and special guests
- Emphasis on the cultural and creative role of coffee shops
The new café at the Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center aims to foster creative interactions inspired by the artistic spirit of coffeehouse culture.
Summary: The Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center's new café, in partnership with Lavazza, serves as a creative hub reflecting Scorsese’s vision of coffee shops as vital spaces for artistic exchange.