YEAR -ROUND EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
The Woodstock Film The Woodstock Film Festival has long evolved far beyond its origins as an annual fall event, becoming a dynamic cultural and educational hub while staying true to its mission of nurturing filmmakers and fostering diversity, community, and artistic expression. Year-round, WFF engages and inspires audiences with a rich array of cinematic experiences, including special screenings, Academy Awards FYC events with filmmaker Q&As, industry meetups, networking events, panels, workshops, and exclusive special events. Collaborating at times with other organizations, WFF continues to serve as a powerful cultural and economic force for New York’s Hudson Valley and beyond.Special Events, including:
2025 Oscars Viewing Party
Join us for a dazzling evening at Assembly, Kingston’s exciting new venue in the Uptown Stockade District, as we celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night—The Oscars®! Indulge in delicious food, drinks, and entertainment, and enjoy a live screening of the Academy Awards surrounded by fellow film lovers.
This year is extra special, as a record-breaking 14 Oscar®-nominated films have screened at the 2024 Woodstock Film Festival, including Emilia Perez, A Real Pain, Anora, Flow, No Other Land, Porcelain War—just to name a few.
Woodstock Film Festival Filmmaker MeetUp
Calling all Hudson Valley/Catskill filmmakers, directors, producers, writers, editors, cinematographers, and the like! Join us for an afternoon of networking, idea-sharing, and project discussions. Connect with like-minded professionals, hear from guest speakers, and share your own projects during an open mic session. Learn how to get involved in the Annual Woodstock Film Festival and explore exciting new initiatives!
Conversation + Book Signing with Actor / Writer / Filmmaker Tim Blake Nelson Hosted by Actor / Climate Activist Tim Guinee
AN ALL STAR EVENING OF COMEDY TO BENEFIT THE WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL
Screenings, including:
THE ALABAMA SOLUTION + Q&A with Directors & Producers Andrew Jarecki & Charlotte Kaufman
Followed by a Q&A with Directors & Producers Andrew Jarecki & Charlotte Kaufman moderated by Pamela Yates.
IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY Screening + Q&A with Director & Producer Amy Berg + Performance
Followed by a Q&A with director and producer Amy Berg, moderated by WDST Program Director Greg Gattine. The evening also included live musical performances in honor of Buckley's enduring influence.
PAST LIVES Screening + Director Q&A
Followed by a live virtual Q&A with director Celine Song via Zoom, hosted by Thelma Adams.
DAUGHTERS Screening with Q&A with Directors Natalie Rae and Angela Patton and Reception
Followed by a Q&A session with directors Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, moderated by acclaimed filmmaker Roger Ross Williams.
DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN / DESPERATELY SEEKING SOMETHING: Screening & Book Signing with Director & Author Susan Seidelman
Followed by a conversation and book signing with its director and author, Susan Seidelman, hosted by director Katherine Dieckmann.
PIECES OF APRIL with Actors and Director Q&A
Following the screening, writer/director Peter Hedges and stars Patricia Clarkson (who was nominated for an Oscar for this performance) and Alison Pill participated in an in-depth conversation, hosted by actor / climate activist Tim Guinee.
Virtual Events, including:
FELLOW TRAVELERS: A live virtual conversation with creator Ron Nyswaner
An online conversation with Ron Nyswaner, creator and showrunner of FELLOW TRAVELERS, currently airing on Paramount Plus/Showtime and earning rave reviews.
Moderated by film and television producer Peter Saraf, Nyswaner discussed the origin of the series and the challenges faced in its creation, and answered audience questions about this “provocative” and “epic” show.
IN THE SHADOW OF BEIRUT Live Virtual Screening + Filmmakers Q&A: Ireland's Selection for Oscars® 2024
Followed by a live Q&A with co-director Stephen Gerard Kelly and Beirut-based co-producer Myriam Sassine, hosted by filmmaker Pamela Yates.