Happy Thanksgiving!
As you gather this holiday to celebrate with family and friends, please consider the Woodstock Film Festival in your charitable giving. Thanks to an anonymous matching gift, dollar for dollar, your donation will be matched up to $10,000.
Thanks to all of you who have supported us with your patronage and donations over the past 20 years. Because of you, we were able to offer the Hudson Valley, area youth, the local economy, and the filmmaking community at large, so much. It's time for us now to step into our 21st year, and with your support we can do it!
To Show Our Appreciation
As an added show of thanks and appreciation, the first five donors contributing $1,000 and up will receive a stay at either one of these beautiful Hudson Valley accommodations:
*Restrictions including blackout dates may apply.
A Tiny House Resort - One stay for two guests, two nights, mid-week, non holiday, Nov 18 - March 31, 2020
Woodstock Way - One stay for two guests, mid-week, any time of year with the exception of September 30-October 4, 2020
The Herwood Inn - One stay for two guests, two-nights, valid through May 2020
The Graham & Co - One stay for two guests, weekends between November 18 - May 15, 2020
Hotel Kinsley - One stay for two guests, two nights (Sunday through Thursday), can be redeemed between January and April 2020
Regardless of the size of your contribution, please consider staying at those lovely accommodations any time of the year!
Our call for entries is now open!
After a successful 20th Anniversary, we are now gearing up for our 21st! Our submissions for 2020 are now open. This year, the Woodstock Film Festival will be held from September 30 through October, 4 2020.
Early Deadline is March 5, 2020
Regular Deadline is May 7, 2020
Late Deadline is June 4, 2020
2020 is just around the corner! Submit early for discounted admission fees.
Watch our 2019 Festival Favorites
Missed them at the Woodstock Film Festival? Catch them here!
MARRIAGE STORY will be available for streaming on Dec 6!
THE POLLINATORS will have a special screening at Upstate Films Rhinebeck on December 1. Click here for tickets.
PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE is coming soon to Upstate Films! Click here for more info.
Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers in A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Shoutout to our founding advisory board member and longtime friend of the Festival Peter Saraf for producing A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, starring Tom Hanks and directed by Marielle Heller. In theaters now!
Film still of the cast from COLEWELL
The independent spirit awards
Congratulations to Woodstock Film Festival alum Karen Allen, who was recently nominated for "Best Female Lead" at the upcoming 2020 Independent Spirit Awards for her performance in Tom Quinn's COLEWELL. The film was also nominated for the John Cassavetes Award. Other award nods include Chinonye Chukwu's CLEMENCY, Noah Baumbach's MARRIAGE STORY, Davy Rothbart's 17 BLOCKS, Alma Har'el's HONEY BOY, and Bong Joon-ho's PARASITE for a variety of categories. Held the night before the Oscars, many films that win big at the Independent Spirit Awards go on to be recognized by the Academy. Best of luck to all of the nominees!
SECRETS of success for independent producers and filmmakers
Aspiring producers, directors, writers and content creators are invited to attend an exclusive, interactive half-day session taught by four industry experts on Saturday January 11, 2020.
Register below to learn practical, proven strategies you can put to work immediately.
Presenters include: award-winning producer, writer and film school professor, Jane Applegate; post-production supervisor Stina Hamlin, award-winning film, TV and podcast producer Brandi Savitt, and Meira Blaustein, co-founder and executive director of the Woodstock Film Festival.
Our dynamic workshop, hosted by ARRI Rental at its Greenpoint location, features:
A free copy of Applegate’s Insider’s Guide to Independent Production
Strategies for developing projects from script to screen
Cost-effective ways to streamline post-production
Practical tips for marketing, public relations and formulating the right festival and distribution strategy for your project
$70 registration fee, space is limited so sign up soon!
Please consider making a tax deductible donation to help us bring movie magic to the Hudson Valley and beyond. Your contribution will make a tremendous positive impact on the programming that we bring year-round and during the film festival. The Woodstock Film Festival is a not-for-profit, 501 (C)(3) organization with a mission to present an annual program and year-round schedule of film, music, and art-related activities that promote artists, culture, inspired learning, and diversity.
Please help us by making a tax deductible contribution to our Capital Campaign. Whether you donate $5 or $500, every little bit helps.
Thank you for your support. The film center is headquarters for both the Woodstock Film Festival and the Hudson Valley Film Commission. For more details, visit this link.
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