2007 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL, Oct. 10-14
FILMS OF THE HUDSON VALLEY
TO SHOWCASE LOCAL TALENT AND FILM PRODUCTION
(Woodstock, NY) SEPT. 18, 2007—The Hudson Valley is where it is at when it comes to film production. In recent years, thanks to the efforts of the Hudson Valley Film Commission, filmmakers from around the world have chosen to shoot amidst the breathtaking Catskills and majestic Hudson River Valley, whose magical charm has long been contemplated, praised and immortalized by writers and musicians, from Washington Irving to Van Morrison.
The HUDSON VALLEY FILM COMMISSION, an affiliate of the Woodstock Film Festival, promotes sustainable economic development by attracting and facilitating production in the area, and maintaining a professional community for local talent. Local films hold a special place at the WFF, and this year we are proud to present a number of shorts, narrative features and documentaries, demonstrative of local talent and the beauty of our mountain home.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
The EAST COAST PREMIERE of SEVERED WAYS: THE NORSE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA Written and directed by Bard College graduate Tony Stone, the feature length historical narrative follows two Norseman stranded somewhere along the North American coast and was filmed on the banks of the Hudson River.
The WORLD PREMIERE of CHASIN’ GUS’ GHOST, locally produced by Woodstock-based group Nevessa. The documentary feature is a personal exploration of the roots and growth of Jug Band Music in the United States. The film features interviews and performances by Bob Weir, John Sebastian, Geoff Muldaur and many more.
RED ANGEL, directed by Filmmaker Magazine senior editor Matthew Ross, features actor Fisher Stevens. The short film, shot in Woodstock, explores an East Coast college professor’s relationship with a captivating student.
The NEW YORK PREMIERE of SUPERHEROES, a full-length anti-war narrative exploring the relationship between a wounded Iraq war veteran and the young would-be filmmaker documenting his story. Written and directed by Alan Brown, the story takes place in a cabin in the Catskills.
The WORLD PREMIERE of OSWALD’S GHOST, written and directed by Rhinebeck resident Robert Stone (GUERRILLA: THE TAKING OF PATTY HEARST). The probing documentary explores the controversy surrounding the assassination of JFK.
Mary Stuart Masterson’s narrative feature directorial debut THE CAKE EATERS is a poignant and raw coming-of-age drama, featuring stellar performances by Bruce Dern, Jayce Bartok, Kristen Stewart and Aaron Stanford. Shot in the Hudson Valley.
Maggie Gyllenhaal (SHERRYBABY) and Peter Sarsgaard (GARDEN STATE) star in Andrew Zuckerman’s HIGH FALLS, a short film about a dysfunctional couple’s weekend Upstate with a friend.
LIBERTY KID, produced by Phoenicia resident Larry Fessenden, won Best Feature at the 2007 NY Latino Film Festival. The engaging drama follows two best friends whose lives diverge after 9/11 as one turns to crime and the other the US Army.
CASTING PEARLS, a short film produced by Woodstock resident and WFF Advisory Board member Ron Nyswaner, who wrote the screenplays for both PHILADELPHIA and THE PAINTED VEIL.
NIGHT OF THE LIVING JEWS. ?Featuring cameos from Hudson Valley filmmakers, actors, authors, poets, and other luminaries and lunatics, Night of the Living Jews is not just another Hasidic Zombie movie.
Many of the filmmakers, cast and crew of these original films will be present at the screenings.
ABOUT THE WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL
The seventh annual The Woodstock Film Festival takes place October 10-14, 2007. The ‘fiercely independent’ event will include more than 140 films, panels, concerts, and special events that will be featured at venues in Woodstock and the neighboring towns of Rhinebeck, Hunter, and Rosendale. Visit www.woodstockfilmfestival.com for ticket and more detailed program information. Over the years, the Woodstock Film Festival has established itself as one of the best independent film events in the country by premiering exceptional films, hosting the most talented emerging and established professionals in the movie industry, presenting A-list concerts, parties and panels, and creating innovative and stimulating programming year-round. 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 promotes artists, culture, inspired learning, and diversity. The Hudson Valley Film Commission promotes sustainable economic development by attracting and supporting film, video, and media production. For information contact (845) 679-4265 or visit www.woodstockfilmfestival.com |
