What to See at the 27th Annual Woodstock Film Festival Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Written by Hanna Kanbar Slidders, Olivia Hodgson, Casey O’Connell & Sophie Frank for the Woodstock Film Festival
Excerpt from the first-ever WFF Zine, in collaboration with Good Neighbor
There’s so much happening at this year’s Woodstock Film Festival; deciding what to see can be overwhelming! With 5 days of thought-provoking panels, engaging film screenings, and lively events, fest week is going to be bold, busy, and buzzy.
Luckily, there’s something to do for EVERY star in the Zodiac! Check out our ASTROLOGY GUIDE below to discover which films and activities BEST align with YOUR sign:
ARIES | March 21 - April 19 | Honest – Impulsive – Ambitious
SENDER - Dir. Russell Goldman +Q&A! 10/17 - 6:45 PM- Tinker Street Cinema
An Aries thrives in moments of high adrenaline, so this tense thriller led by Severance star Britt Lower will be sure to get their heart racing as a recently sober woman is terrorized by an onslaught of packages she never ordered.
TAURUS | April 20 - May 20 | Indulgent – Stubborn – Grounded
WICKER - Dir. Alex Huston Fischer & Eleanor Wilson +Q&A! 10/17 - 7 PM - Rosendale Theatre
As strong-willed creatures of comfort, a Taurus will relate to Olivia Colman’s desire to create the perfect partner: someone honest, helpful, romantic—and made entirely out of wicker (played by Alexander Skarsgård… say less.)
GEMINI | May 21 - June 20 | Sociable – Flighty – Charming
SHORT FILM BLOCKS +Q&As! Various times, dates & locations—check website for details.
Geminis can make themselves at home in any room, so they should check out WFF’s wide variety of short film blocks. Spanning horror, comedy, LGBTQ+ stories and political advocacy, these films are produced by the likes of Jane Schoenbrun, Jordan Peele, Spike Lee & others.
CANCER | June 21 - July 22 | Nurturing – Empathic – Intuitive
OUR DARK HORSE – Dir. Grace Barry +Q&A! 10/17 - 2 PM - Upstate Films: Orpheum Theatre
Cancers are in touch with their emotions. They will love this intimate vérité portrait of a former racehorse rescued from slaughter, but it will get them deep in their feelings.
LEO | Jul. 23 - Aug. 22 | Charismatic – Enthusiastic – Generous
FIX IT IN PREP: Catherine Hardwicke Masterclass – 10/16 - 11:30 AM - Utopia Studios
A Leo’s ambitious side will thrive in this industry panel helmed by cult-classic Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke, who also brings her film STREET SMART to this year’s fest!
VIRGO | Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 | Analytical – Reliable – Thoughtful
SEIZED - Dir. Sharon Liese +Q&A! 10/17 - 4:15 PM - Bearsville Theater
Virgos value honesty & integrity, especially from those in positions of power, so they should make sure to catch SEIZED, a documentary that poses critical questions about free speech & our right to privacy.
LIBRA | Sept. 23 - Oct. 22 | Intelligent – Balanced – Tactful
THE BRITTNEY GRINER STORY - Dir. Alexandria Stapleton +Extended Intro! 10/17 - 9:45 PM - Bearsville Theater
Libras think through every angle to remain just & diplomatic, so they’ll love this well-balanced documentary about WNBA star Brittney Griner’s harrowing imprisonment in Russia & the battle to secure her freedom.
SCORPIO | Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 | Magnetic – Secretive – Passionate
THE PROJECTIONIST - Dir. Alexandre Rockwell +Q&A! 10/16 - 8:30 PM - Woodstock Playhouse
Alluring & passionate Scorpios have a great sense of style & strong opinions—so they need to see THE PROJECTIONIST, a gripping & poignant noir about a man whose dark past is closing in on him.
SAGITTARIUS | Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 | Adventurous – Wandering – Optimistic
CLUB KID - Dir. Jordan Firstman – 10/16 - 9:30PM - Tinker Street Cinema & 10/17 - 7 PM - Upstate Midtown
Sagittarians are always down for an adventure & might see themselves in this heartwarming queer story about a hard-partying club promoter whose life is upended by the arrival of the 10-year-old son he never knew he had.
CAPRICORN | Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 | Ambitious – Pragmatic – Disciplined
MUSK - Dir. Alex Gibney +Q&A! 10/15 - 2 PM - Bearsville Theater
Capricorns will relish this documentary about Elon Musk (if you thought you knew what he was capable of, think again.) Even with its longer runtime, Caps won’t be intimidated—they have great patience & enjoy letting things linger.
AQUARIUS | Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 | Eccentric – Creative – Independent
DANNY IS MY BOYFRIEND - Dir. Lucy Sandler & Mechi Lakatos +Q&A! 10/16 - 7:15 PM - Upstate Midtown
Aquarians are known for their esotericism & penchant for innovative art—they’ll need to check out DANNY IS MY BOYFRIEND for its zany improvisation & 6K-budget, creatively shot on mini-DV tape.
PISCES | Feb. 19 - March 20 | Whimsical – Nostalgic – Dreamy
HOMUNCULUS - Dir. Owen Kibby +Q&A & Bar Mingle! 10/17 - 5 PM- Unicorn Bar
One of the most social signs, Pisces highly value their relationships. They’re also the most creative, sensitive sign, so they will adore this wildly inventive 1-hour film about the messy, entangled lives of these artist friends & lovers.
If any of the events listed above have caught your eye or sparked some interest, be sure to check out our full lineup for even more recommendations and get your tickets today!