This special screening at Living Room Theaters in Portland, OR, features the award-winning Floating Carousel, which world premiered at the 2025 Woodstock Film Festival, preceded by the short film PORELESS. Following the screening, the filmmakers will join for a Q&A.
Join veteran indie producer Peter Saraf (LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, THE FAREWELL, A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD) for a master class on independent film producing.
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 • Meira Blaustein • Amy Gossels • Bruce Weiss
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.
Our inaugural NYC comedy benefit in November 2025 was a SOLD OUT smash success — and we expect the same for our upcoming June 1st benefit, so be sure to get your tickets early!
Don’t miss this one-night-only showcase of COMEDY brilliance — all to support the Woodstock Film Festival.
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.
