Calling all Hudson Valley and NYC filmmakers—directors, producers, writers, editors, cinematographers! Join the Woodstock Film Festival at Jacob Burns for an energizing evening of networking and idea-sharing – plus insights from featured filmmakers as they speak about their craft and creative process.
HOSTS:
Uma Thurman • Amy Gossels • Bruce Weiss • Meira Blaustein
From SNL and Will & Grace to Aquafina is Nora from Queens, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, 2 Dope Queens, City on a Hill, Wet Hot American Summer, What Men Want and Netflix and HBO Max specials and beyond, these celebrated comedians have lit up stages and screens around the world.
Assembly, Hudson Valley Film Commission, & Woodstock Film Festival Present
FERRIS 40: Celebrating the iconic 80’s film FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF exactly 40-years since everyone’s favorite intellectual slacker broke the fourth wall.
Preceded by the short film OH YEAH! Plus Q&A with Director Nick Canfield
Additionally:
Twist & Shout 80’s Dance Party
Day Off Costume Contest
Themed Drinks + Food
Following its World Premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival (where it received the Editing Award), BARBARA FOREVER is an expansive, immersive exploration of the life, work, and ongoing cultural impact of lesbian filmmaker Barbara Hammer – a pioneering artist who lived boldly, created urgently, and transformed cinema through her singular vision.
Join us after for a post-screening discussion with Hammer’s protégé, Joey Carducci.
Co-Presented by Queerly Inc.
Join us for a vibrant summer afternoon in the Catskills and enjoy great food. drinks, music, friends, colleagues, and community, as we celebrate the art of film and support the upcoming 27th Woodstock Film Festival, happening in October 2026.
Join us for a refreshingly different way to support the arts - now in its second year - a summer evening on the Hudson River where we raise sails and raise funds in support of the Woodstock Film Festival.
With only a limited number of boats in the fleet and just a few seats on each (many holding 4 guests max), space is very limited. Purchase your seats per boat. Everyone will meet under the tent at The Cornell Restaurant first.
What to bring: wear non-slip shoes, water, light jacket or sweater. Life jackets will be provided.
Rain date: Sunday, July 19.
Special thank you to the members of the Kingston Sailing Club for volunteering their time - and their beautiful boats - for this special event!
Everyone is encouraged to enjoy a delicious dinner at The Cornell Restaurant afterwards. Reservations are required. Please call the restaurant to reserve your table.
