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2015 RELEASES
1giantleap

WORLD PREMIERE of re-mastered 1 GIANT LEAP II: WHAT ABOUT ME?
In conjunction with BMI Music in Film panel


carlosvarela

WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2015 KICKOFF EVENT
with Carlos Varela and Jackson Browne

2014 RELEASES
Audience award winner

2014 AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED


2014 Maverick Award Winners

FIERCELEY INDEPENDENT!

WFF 2014 MAVERICK AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED


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The WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL promotes WOMEN IN THE DIRECTOR'S CHAIR

 


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NATALIE PORTMAN and JENNIFER CONNELLY to Present Honorary Maverick Award to DARREN ARONOFSKY at 15th Anniversary WFF

 


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WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL Announces TWO MEN IN TOWN as Opening Night Film


Courteney Cox

PANELS at 2014 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL

 


better angels

WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL Announces Closing Night Film


2014 poster

WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL Unveils 2014 FULL LINEUP of Fiercely Independent Films


WildLike The 15th Annual Reveal of WFF's FILMS IN COMPETITION

antarctica WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL expands to add 3D film to its 2014 lineup at Regal Cinemas in Kingston

Hugh Masekela HUGH MASEKELA to join in special events at 15th Woodstock Film Festival

David Broza WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL kicks off 15th Anniversary with WORLD PREMIERE of EAST JERSUALEM/WEST JERUSALEM and live concert with world renowned musicians David Broza and Steve Earle

mark duplass WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL Announces MARK DUPLASS as
Recipient of first annual FIERCELY INDEPENDENT AWARD

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WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL Announces DARREN ARONOFSKY as Recipient of 2014 Honorary MAVERICK AWARD


2014 poster WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS OFFICIAL 2014 POSTER BY ARTIST MIKE DUBOIS

littlewhitelie WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES NY PREMIERE OF 'LITTLE WHITE LIE' FOR 15th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL

Directed by Woodstock native Lacey Schwartz, this personal film about family secrets and redemption is drawing high praise nationally

slideshow WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL to UNVEIL 2014 POSTER and ARTIST

landau

LANDAU GRILL takes top prize at 2ND ANNUAL TASTE OF WOODSTOCK

Other winners include Green Palate Vege-Terranean Grill, Rick's Wood-Fired Pizza, Bread Alone, and Black-Eyed Suzie's


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THE 2nd ANNUAL TASTE OF WOODSTOCK

The Second Annual Taste of Woodstock will feature over twenty local eateries, on the evening of May 14th from 6-9pm.

Come and delight your palate with the many different tastes that the Woodstock area has to offer.


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WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 3rd SPIRIT OF WOODSTOCK AWARD RECIEPIENTS

Marketek Founder and CEO Mark Braunstein will receive award and the late Levon Helm will be honored. The award will be accepted by his daughter Amy Helm, his widow Sandy Helm and longtime Ramble producer Barabara O'Brien.

The 3rd Spirit of Woodstock Celebration will take place at the Emerson Resort, April 26, 2014 at 7pm.

2013 RELEASES

AUDIENCE AWARDS Cap Off 14th Annual Woodstock Film Festival

Fall foliage, fantastic parties and fiercely independent film conclude with audience favorites.


14th Annual MAVERICK AWARD Winners Announced!

Peter Bogdanovich, Mira Nair and remarkable independent filmmakers highlight night.


PAUL RUDD joins Woodstock Film Festival

Actor Paul Rudd will be featured in a special panel at the 14th Annual Woodstock Film Festival.





WFF Unveils 2013 FULL LINEUP of Fiercely Independent Films

This year's event to feature nearly 150 of the best independent films, panels, events and concerts, including 25 world premieres, 5 U.S. premieres, 2 North American premieres, 19 East Coast premieres and 20 N.Y. premieres.


PANELS at 2013 Woodstock Film Festival Cover Developing Industry Issues

Panels to include discussions with A-list actors, industry members and filmmakers on topics ranging from crowdfunding to internet television.


The 14th Annual Reveal of WFF's FILMS IN COMPETITION

See the official list of films in competition in both feature narrative and feature documentary categories, as well as the competition's jurors, consisting of top industry professionals and filmmakers.


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2013 EXPOSURE FILM PROGRAM Draws Attention to Global and Local Needs

WFF Movies that matter shed light on both new and old issues.


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FOCUS ON MUSIC PROGRAM

Legendary jazz, cross-dressing musicals and online music video selection highlight 2013 music programming.


LOCAL HUDSON VALLEY FILMS Continue to Thrive at
14th Annual WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL

Hudson Valley films demonstrate how much the region, including the Hudson Valley Film Commision, bring to the independent film community.


WFF Announces WORLD CINEMA PROGRAM Featuring Films from Around the Globe

Category consists of narratives, documentaries and shorts from the borders of the United States to across the sea, with this year's program featuring films set in locations from Pakistan to the South of France.


YOUTH INITIATIVE Engages Students and Young Filmmakers in Production,
Industry and Social Media

2013 Youth Initiative features annual Teen Film Program, Career Day, and the inaugural Woodstock Film Festival Social Media Campaign.


WFF Announces PETER BOGDANOVICH
as Recipient of 2013 Honorary Maverick Lifetime Achievement Award

Bogdanovich to accept award in hometown of Kingston, NY.


WFF Announces MIRA NAIR
as Recipient of 2013 Honorary Meera Gandhi Giving Back Award

Nair to accept award and participate in special talk with
Academy Award-winning film composer, Mychael Danna.


Celebration of Legendary Jazz Musician SONNY ROLLINS at WFF 2013

The Woodstock Playhouse to host a kick-off screening of Sonny Rollins Beyond the Notes and live music.


Woodstock Film Festival - SHORTS PROGRAMMING SNEAK PEEK - Animation

"Animation" is the ninth and final of our featured shorts programs and features an array of animated films with a variety of styles, subjects and targeted age groups. The program is annually curated by  Bill Plympton and Signe Baumane.


Woodstock Film Festival - SHORTS PROGRAMMING SNEAK PEEK - Whoops!

"Whoops" is the eighth of our featured shorts programs and comments on the theme of unexpected consequences.


Woodstock Film Festival - SHORTS PROGRAMMING SNEAK PEEK - Short Docs II

Short Docs II is the seventh of our featured shorts programs and profiles three extroardinary artists.


Woodstock Film Festival - SHORTS PROGRAMMING SNEAK PEEK - Short Docs I

Short Docs I is the sixth of our featured shorts programs and features four films with local ties to the Hudson Valley, two of which that are world premieres.


Woodstock Film Festival - SHORTS PROGRAMMING SNEAK PEEK - She Too

"She Too," the fifth of our featured shorts programs, focuses on the hidden, internal struggles of women.


Woodstock Film Festival - SHORTS PROGRAMMING SNEAK PEEK - She Won

"She Won," the fourth of our featured shorts programs, delves into the nuanced relationships of women across the years.


Woodstock Film Festival - SHORTS PROGRAMMING SNEAK PEEK - Family

"Family," the third of our featured shorts programs, explores the structures and strengths of familial ties.


Woodstock Film Festival - SHORTS PROGRAMMING SNEAK PEEK - Conversations

"Conversations," the second of our featured shorts programs, examines the role of dialogue and subtext.


Woodstock Film Festival - SHORTS PROGRAMMING SNEAK PEEK- Dystopia

"Dystopia," the first of our featured shorts programs,
focuses on the fears within our current informational age.


The Woodstock Film Festival Unveils Official 2013 Artwork

Artist Scott Michael Ackerman revealed as newest artist to team up with WFF.


The Woodstock Film Festival is Coming to Saugerties!

Orpheum Theatre announced as newest addition to the 2013 line-up.


WFF Presents Tribute Screening of Ralph Bunche: An American Odyssey

Event to honor legendary filmmaker William Greaves.


Taste of Woodstock Sees Cucina take Top Prize

A great turn out for the 1st Annual Event.


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Environmental Activist Tim DeChristopher joins Woodstock Film Festival to present
Bidder 70 at Upstate Films Woodstock. Co-presented by Frack Free Catskills and Catskill Mountainkeepers.

May 19, 2pm: DeChristopher and directors Beth & George Gage to participate in Q&A


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Woodstock Film Festival Hosts First Annual Taste of Woodstock

The Woodstock Film Festival will host the first annual Taste of Woodstock on the evening of May 22nd from 6pm - 9pm.


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Woodstock Film Festival Presents A Place at the Table at Soho House NY

WFF and 120db Films present the powerful documentary w/ Q&A with filmmakers Lori Silverbush and Kristi Jacobson. Reception to follow. Fundraiser to benefit WFF and the New York City Coalition Against Hunger. May 7, 7pm.


Woodstock Film Festival Presents Street Journeys by Woodstock Filmmaker

Tracy Christian's inspirational story of Kenyan street children using the power of theatre to rise above a life of poverty screens at Upstate Woodstock Saturday, March 2 at 2:30pm.


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2013 Animation Program Call for Entries

Oscar Nominee Bill Plympton and Renowned Animator Signe Baumane Curate Competition Sponsored by Blue Sky Studios


pi Life of Pi comes to Woodstock Film Festival: Jean-Christophe Castelli presents
a behind the scenes look at the making of the film in a special event
2012 RELEASES
lullaby AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS CAP OFF 13TH ANNUAL WFF

group FIERCELY INDEPENDENT! 2012 MAVERICK AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Idle Threat WORLD PREMIERES AT WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL

johnathan WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL HONORS
DIRECTOR JONATHAN DEMME WITH MAVERICK AWARD

Putzel WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS
2012 OFFICIAL LINE-UP OF STELLAR FILMS

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EXPOSURE FILMS DRAW ATTENTION TO GLOBAL AND LOCAL NEEDS

2012 MOVIES THAT MATTER SHED LIGHT ON NEW AND OLD ISSUES

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FOCUS ON MUSIC STANDS STRONG AT WFF 2012

MARIACHI BANDS, CROONING HIPSTERS AND A MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR HIGHLIGHT MUSIC FILMS


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LOCAL HUDSON VALLEY FILMS MAKE THEIR MARK ON THE 13TH ANNUAL WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL


Julia 'SHORT' IN EVERYTHING BUT CONTENT, WFF UNVEILS 2012 SHORT FILM LINE-UP

Competition Finalists

WFF UNVEILS 2012 BEST INDEPENDENT FILMS IN COMPETITION

Narrative and documentary features revealed for the 2012 Maverick Award.


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CARRYING THE TORCH FOR INDEPENDENT FILM,
HUDSON VALLEY TOWNS HAVE STARRING ROLE IN OLYMPIC-STYLE RELAY FOR WFF 2012 TRAILER

Oscar-winner Melissa Leo among those "racing" and public asked to join in the event


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WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS 2012 POSTER
"EYE OF THE WORLD" BY ARTIST BILL MILLER

Constructed entirely out of vintage linoleum flooring pieced together to create an in-depth depiction of the Hudson Valley


for ellen WFF TO SCREEN EXCLUSIVE PRESENTATION OF "FOR ELLEN"
Q&A with Paul Dano, Director So Yong Kim & Producer Jen Gatien follows screening

GUESTS GATHER ON BANKS OF HUDSON
TO HONOR SPIRIT OF WOODSTOCK

Congressman Hinchey, Aidan Quinn and many others join in the celebration


ACTOR AIDAN QUINN TO PRESENT SPIRIT OF WOODSTOCK AWARD
TO CONGRESSMAN MAURICE D. HINCHEY

Sarah Fimm and friends join as musical guests


WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL TO HONOR
CONGRESSMAN MAURICE D. HINCHEY
WITH SECOND ANNUAL SPIRIT OF WOODSTOCK AWARD

Spectacular Hudson views, gourmet food and music on the banks of the Hudson to celebrate Congressman Hinchey's 38 years of service


ULSTER SAVINGS BANK GRANTS WFF YOUTH INITIATIVE $2K

Grant will go to annual Career Day program


WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL GOES GLOBAL WITH LONDON SCREENING EVENTS AND NEW FESTIVAL IN CABO SAN LUCAS
London Event in Partnership with i-D Magazine and Diesel-UK
WFF Co-Founder and Executive Director Also Served as International Correspondent from Cannes Film Festival


1 PLYMPTON, BAUMANE & BLUE SKY STUDIOS
BOLSTER WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL

WORLD CALIBER ANIMATION PROGRAM ENTRY DEADLINE IS JUNE 8.

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FESTIVAL, NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 50 FILM FESTIVALS IN THE WORLD

150+ events, celebrities, concerts, and parties during explosion of fall colors, just two hours north of NYC, October 10-14, 2012. Special lodging and merchant offers across the magnificent Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains including Woodstock, Rosendale and Rhinebeck- site of Chelsea Clinton’s wedding... READ MORE

2011 RELEASES
1 ACADEMY AWARD® WINNING ACTOR TIMOTHY HUTTON
JOINS WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

d 2011 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS

1 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL'S 2011 HONORARY MAVERICK AWARDS CEREMONY HONORS BEST OF INDIE FILM!

1 2011 HONORARY MAVERICKS AWARDS GALA
LIFTS OFF SATURDAY, SEPT. 24
WITH NEARLY 500 FILMMAKERS AND SPECIAL GUESTS

1 METALOCALYPSE'S BRENDON SMALL TO EMCEE
WFF MAVERICK AWARDS GALA!

SATURDAY NIGHT, SEPT. 24, at Backstage Studio Productions, Kingston, NY

1 2011 Woodstock Film Festival Kick Off Concert Shines in the Dark

1 DIRECTOR TONY KAYE ANNOUNCED AS RECIPIENT OF
WFF 2011 HONORARY MAVERICK AWARD!

KAYE'S DETACHMENT, STARRING ADRIEN BRODY, ANNOUNCED AS CLOSING NIGHT FILM

1 EMERGING FILMMAKERS Part II

1 EMERGING FILMMAKERS Look to Make Their Mark at
2011 Woodstock Film Festival

1 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL CELEBRATES LGBTQ!

1 2011 Woodstock FIlm Festival DISCUSSIONS
Amazing conversations with stellar filmmakers and industry members

1 Friday, September 23 is FRIGHT NIGHT
at 12th Annual Woodstock Film Festival
Featuring WORLD PREMIERE of ANOTHER KIND and
NY Premiere of THE INNKEEPERS

1 WORLD PREMIERE of ANSWERS TO NOTHING starring Dane Cook,
Elizabeth Mitchell, Julie Benz, Barbara Hershey and Zach Gilford
set for 2011 Woodstock Film Festival

1 WORLD PREMIERE of COMING UP ROSES
Set to screen at 2011 Woodstock Film Festival

1 WORLD PREMIERE of DOWNTOWN EXPRESS
Set to screen at 2011 Woodstock Film Festival
with tie in performance featuring Philippe Quint and Nellie McKay,
with Special Guest Lori Singer

1 WORLD PREMIERE of LOSERS TAKE ALL
ROCKS at 2011 Woodstock Film Festival

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WORLD PREMIERE of PONIES
Gallops on to the screen at 2011 Woodstock Film Festival


1 9 PIANOS
WORLD PREMIERE Plays Woodstock Film Festival

1 WORLD PREMIERE of CAPE SPIN
Blasts into Woodstock for Annual Film Festival

1 FAT COWS LEAN COWS beefs up 2011WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL
WORLD PREMIERE Schedule

1 KINGS PARK: Stories From an American Mental Institution.
Set to WORLD PREMIERE at 2011 Woodstock Film Festival

1 TAKING A CHANCE ON GOD to WORLD PREMIERE at
Woodstock Film Festival
Film Documents Life of John McNeill, Pioneer Gay Priest

1 EMILY'S BOX OFFICE BLOG 2.0
Just because they're short, doesn't mean they lack substance
SHORTS at WFF

1 ANIMATION soars at 2011 Annual Woodstock Film Festival

fightville NY Premiere of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Documentary FIGHTVILLE,
by Hudson Valley Filmmakers at Woodstock Film Festival

1 Veteran Director Bruce Beresford at WFF
PEACE, LOVE, & MISUNDERSTANDING
to Open 2011 Woodstock Film Festival

1 Veteran Director Jonathan demme at WFF
Woodstock Film Festival
presents US Premiere of Jonathan Demme's
I'M CAROLYN PARKER: The Good, the Mad and the Beautiful

Union Square Veteran Director Barbara Kopple at WFF
World Premiere of A FORCE OF NATURE from Long-Time Festival Friend Barbara Kopple to screen at 2011 Woodstock Film Festival

Union Square Veteran Director Nancy Savoca at WFF
US Premiere of UNION SQUARE from Nancy Savoca
Set to screen at 2011 Woodstock Film Festival

1 Veteran Director Susan Seidelman at WFF
SNEAK PREVIEW work in progress of Susan Seidelman's MUSICAL CHAIRS set for 12th ANNUAL Woodstock Film Festival

1 Woodstock Film Festival and Waste Management
join efforts to promote green responsibility

1 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL FOCUS ON MUSIC PROGRAM

pr WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS 2011 LINE-UP
More than 150 Stellar Films, Panels, Concerts and Special Events

1 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL 2011 ANNOUNCES
HONORARY TRAILBLAZER AWARD RECIPIENT:
ROBIN BRONK, CEO of The Creative Coalition,
Pioneering Public Advocate for the Arts

1 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS
SNEAK PEAK OF 2011 LINE-UP!

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PAUL GREEN JOINS THE
WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL AS MUSIC COORDINATOR

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WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL RECEIVES AWARD FROM DUTCHESS COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL AND ULSTER COUNTY LEGISLATURE TO INCREASE TOURISM IN ULSTER COUNTY

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WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS ITS 2011 ANNUAL COMMEMORATIVE MERCHANDISE!

Woodstock Film Festival presents
Sundance's Smash Hit SALVATION BOULEVARD
with special guests, director George Ratliff and author Larry Beinhart

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Woodstock Film Festival ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL
SPIRIT OF WOODSTOCK CELEBRATION ON THE HUDSON

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BLUE SKY STUDIOS PARTNERS WITH
THE WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL
Festival's Animation Award to be sponsored by Blue Sky Studios. Blue Sky Animation Panel to accompany.

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POSTER UNVEILED FOR 2011 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL
Whimsical Ruttenberg Brings Fantasy And Wild Possibilities

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Woodstock Film Festival presents ANNUAL NYC FUNDRAISING EVENT with
TERRI — Direct from Sundance to Soho House, NYC

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Woodstock Film Festival announces
THE MEERA GANDHI GIVING BACK AWARD

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Woodstock Film Festival presents
A NIGHT AT THE AWARDS
2010 WFF PRESS RELEASES
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TEEN FILM PROGRAM and CAREER DAY - DECEMBER 17

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SAINT MISBEHAVIN’ : THE WAVY GRAVY MOVIE
with special guests Wavy Gravy and director Michelle Esrick

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BENEFIT CONCERT BRINGS
SONGS FROM THE SILVER SCREEN TO WFF & HVFC

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WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL RECEIVES GRANT FROM AMPAS
WFF Exposure Program gets a boost from the Academy

Marketing Director Greg Brodsky Joins Woodstock Film Festival

  WFF AUDIENCE AWARDS ANNOUNCED

  WFF AWARDS CEREMONY CELEBRATES
11 YEARS OF FIERCELY INDEPENDENT FILM

  WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL announces
OPENING NIGHT FILM & BATTLE OF THE SEXES

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'FILMS OF THE HUDSON VALLEY' THRIVE AT
THE WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL
15 Films with Strong Links to Hudson Valley
Showcased as 2010 WFF

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EXPOSURE: FILMS OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
at 2010 Woodstock Film Festival

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Woodstock Film Festival FOCUS ON MUSIC PROGRAM includes
World Premiere Music Films
Record number of musical preformances


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Woodstock Film Festival UNVEILS 2010 LINE-UP

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Fright Night: A Woodstock Film Festival Double Horror Header!
An Eerie Evening at the Emerson Resort & Spa in Mount Tremper

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Woodstock Film Festival & Hudson Valley Film Commission
LAUNCH Capital Campaign


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Woodstock Film Festival UNVEILS 2010 Poster by Portia Munson

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Woodstock Film Festival ANNOUNCES HONORARY MAVERICK AWARD RECIPIENT - BRUCE BERESFORD


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Woodstock Film Festival ANNOUNCES HONORARY TRAILBLAZER AWARD RECIPIENT - BOB BERNEY


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Woodstock Film Festival presents
A special presentatioin of the award-winning environmental documentary
GASLAND with special guests, director Josh Fox and Congressman Hinchey


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Woodstock Film Festival presents
THE DRY LAND, - one of the year's top INDIE FILMS
with guests America Ferrara, Ryan Piers Williams, Melissa Leo & Ryan O'Nan

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Woodstock Film Festival and 92Y Tribeca
Present a Program of Prophetic Shorts
FIVE INDIE SHORT FILMS GLIMPSE INTO OUR NEAR FUTURE:

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Hudson Valley Programmers Group &
Woodstock Film Festival present
12TH & DELAWARE
a documentary by Academy Award® nominees
Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady


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Woodstock Film Festival KICKS OFF SCREENING SERIES
with a special presentation ofSMASH HIS CAMERA
with special guests, Director Leon Gast and
Paparazzo Extraordinaire Ron Galella


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Woodstock Film Festival present MIGHTY UKE with special guests
directors Tony Coleman, Margaret Meagher and renowned ukulele virtuoso James Hill


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Woodstock Film Festival presents
ANNUAL NYC FUNDRAISING EVENT
HOLY ROLLERS
Direct from Sundance to Soho House, NYC

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WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL and HUDSON VALLEY PROGRAMMERS GROUP present
PORTRAIT OF THE CUBAN-AMERICAN ARTIST AS A YOUNG NEW YORK FILMMAKER at 92YTRIBECA

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WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL & IFC CENTER
present THE BATTLE OF THE SEXES!

2009 WFF PRESS RELEASES
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ENCORE PRESENTATION OF THE 2009 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL ANIMATION PROGRAM at 92Y Tribeca
with special guest animators, Bill Plympton and Signe Baumane.

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Audience Awards Announced

First Place went to DEAR LEMON LIMA, directed by Suzi Yoonessi
Second place went to DON'T LET ME DROWN , directed by Cruz Angeles
Third place went to HARLEM ARIA, directed by William Jennings

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
First Place went to AFTER THE STORM, directed by Hilla Medalia
Second place went to MIGHTY UKE, directed by Tony Coleman
Third place went to WILLIAM KUNSTLER: DISTURBING THE UNIVERSE, directed by Emily Kunstler & Sarah Kunstler


 

GALA WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS CEREMONY
CELEBRATES A DECADE OF FIERCELY INDEPENDENT FILM


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Woodstock Scores One of the Most Talked About Films of the Season!
10th Anniversary Woodstock Film Festival announces
2009 CLOSING NIGHT FILM as
UP IN THE AIR
directed by Jason Reitman, featuring George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick


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2009 WOODSTOCK ANNOUNCES WORLD PREMIERE OF REDLIGHT
1OTH ANNIVERSARY FEST CONTINUES EXPOSURE PROGRAM WITH MOVIES THAT MATTER
Narrator and producer Lucy Liu will be in attendance for Q&A. Ms. Liu will also partake in the ACTOR'S PANEL with Vera Farmiga, Sunday, October 4, 12:00pm at Utopia Studios at the Bearsville Complex.


1 EXTRAORDINARY CONCERTS, MUSIC FILMS AND BMI PANEL HIGHLIGHTED AT 2009 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL

1 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL
PRESENTS 2009 TRAILBLAZER AWARD TO
VETERAN INDIE PRODUCER TED HOPE

1 10TH ANNIVERSARY WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS 2009 LINE-UP
50 PREMIERES, INCLUDING 10 WORLD PREMIERES
KICK-OFF EVENT SEPT. 30 ~ OPENING FILM OCT. 1 ~ CLOSING FILM OCT. 4

1 2009 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL ENGAGES THE FUTURE HEAD-ON!
1OTH ANNIVERSARY FEST EXPLORES THE DEVELOPING FIELD OF 'TRANSHUMANISM':

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Films of the Hudson Valley to screen at 10th Annual WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL
REGIONAL FILMMAKERS HIGHLIGHTED AT 10TH ANNIVERSARY "FIERCELY INDEPENDENT" FILMFEST


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WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS A SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENING OF ANG LEE’S TAKING WOODSTOCK in town that bears its name

DIRECTOR/PRODUCER ANG LEE, SCREENWRITER/PRODUCER JAMES SCHAMUS TO ATTEND SATURDAY, AUG. 8 SCREENING & RECEPTION


1 Max Mayer's ADAM to screen at Upstate Films
Mayer will be present for a question and answer and reception following the screening. ADAM, which is being released by Fox Searchlight on July 29, premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and stars Hugh Dancy, Rose Byrne, Frankie Faison, Peter Gallagher, Amy Irving, Mark Linn-Baker.

1 The WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL and 92YTRIBECA present
The NEW YORK PREMIERE of
THE FARM: 10 DOWN

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WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS
10th ANNIVERSARY POSTER
by master designer MILTON GLASER

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10TH ANNUAL WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL to bestow its highest honor on filmmaker RICHARD LINKLATER


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WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL to hold benefit screening of
Oscar®-winning documentary “MAN ON WIRE”
Famed local high wire artist PHILIPPE PETIT to do special q&a

2009 WFF PRESS CLIPS

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Frankel My Dear, She Really Gives a Damn! (Oct. 4, 2009)

Woodstock Film Festival - Film Criticism & Journalism - Oct. 3, 2009

Woodstock Film Festival - "Eyes Wide Open" Q&A - Oct. 3, 2009

“Children” Cut in Half by Amazing Women in Film (Oct. 3, 2009)

What is "2B" in the future? (Oct. 2, 2009)

Woodstock Film Festival Hands Out Awards During 10th Anniversary


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Woodstock Film Fest -- Easier With Practice
Stewart Nusbaumer - - Huffington Post


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Those Who Remain - Huffington Post
Stewart Nusbaumer - - Huffington Post

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Woodstock Film Fest -- The Messenger
Stewart Nusbaumer - - Huffington Post


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WFF10 - Full coverage of the Woodstock Film Festival

  Peace, Love & Movies

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Woodstock Film Festival Trailblazer Acceptance Speech

 

Woodstock Film Festival: Day four continues to delight fans
Times Herald-Record - Timothy Malcolm


  Uma Thurman, Jonathan Demme and The Doors: Check out the Journal's
Poughkeepsie Journal

  WFF10: The Blog

  The Woodstock Film Festival 10th Anniversary Lineup

  Peace, Love and Movies

 

Woodstock film fest oozes star power
John W. Barry - Poughkeepsie Journal - Oct. 3, 2009


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Woodstock Film Fest -- William Kunstler
Stewart Nusbaumer - - Huffington Post


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Kicking Off Woodstock Film Fest
Stewart Nusbaumer - - Huffington Post

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Neil Young film at Woodstock event - The Press Association

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Woody Harrelson's big day: Letterman, then helicopter ride to Woodstock Film Festival tonight; check out our blog

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Hey, Hey, My Guy: Demme's second Neil Young documentary featured at Woodstock
By Michael Hill (CP)

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Lights, cameras add action to region's economy
Woodstock film fest, moviemaking bring in millions yearly

By Jeremiah Horrigan - Times Herald-Record - Oct 01, 2009


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'Against the Current' features the Hudson and a promising filmmaker
Albany Times Union - Michael Janairo - Oct 1, 2009

  Demme documentary on Young at Woodstock Film Fest
The Associated Press - Sept 30, 2009

 

Woodstock Film Festival: Flicks about seniors, swimmer wow crowd
Times Herald-Record - Posted: October 02, 2009 - 2:00 AM


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Looking at the Future of Artificial Intelligence - The New York Times
By Cynthia Werthamer - September 25, 2009

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Kids' sex tragedy - New York Post
  Actress Liu hopes 'REDLIGHT' raises awareness of sex trafficking
 
2008 WFF PRESS RELEASES
  WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL WRAPS WITH RECORD ATTENDANCE, INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS AND INDUSTRY

1 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL MAVERICK AWARDS
Presented To Packed House Of Filmmakers and Industry Leaders

1 WFF documentaries expose worldwide political turmoil

1 Explicit Ills, Mushrooms, Jarmusch and Flaming Lips

1 2008 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL “NOT SO SILENT AUCTION”
Featuring Dylan, B52s and John Adams...

1 FREE LATE NIGHT CONCERT at BSP Saturday. OCT.4, featuring OUTERNATIONAL

1 MUSIC THRIVES AT WOODSTOCK!
FOCUS ON MUSIC: FILMS, CONCERTS AND PANEL

1 PRINCE OF BROADWAY to have simultaneous festival screenings on two continents

1 IRELAND comes to Woodstock Film Festival

1 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL 2008 PANELS!!!

1 2008 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS FULL LINE-UP
43 PREMIERES, INCLUDING 10 WORLD PREMIERES

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2008 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL to honor KEVIN SMITH with honorary Maverick Award

1 THREE FILMS TO OPEN 2008 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL!
Pride and Glory, Happy-Go-Lucky, Flash of Genius

1 BELA FLECK returns to the WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL
In Concert With …
ABIGAIL WASHBURN AND THE SPARROW QUARTET (just returned from Beijing!)

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Woodstock Film Festival  & 120dB Films
presents a
Special SNEAK PREVIEW Benefit Screening of
BATTLE IN SEATTLE followed by reception with director Stuart Townsend


1 2008 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL POSTER UNVEILED

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FOCUS FEATURES CEO James Schamus
to BE HONORED WITH Trailblazer Award
at 9TH ANNUAL WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL

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RENOWNED CINEMATOGRAPHER Haskell Wexler, A.S.C.
to Receive Special LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT Award at 9th Annual Woodstock Film Festival

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WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL presents
Summer Film Intensive Program for area Teens

featuring Giancarlo Esposito and Zach Sklar

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WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL announces Lee Marvin Award for best narrative film, James Lyons editing award, Panavisioin sponsorship of Haskell Wexler Award, Diane Seligman award enters fifth year for short films

  TECH CITY FILM STUDIOS
Former IBM eadquarters in Kingston NY, receives state certification

  HUDSON VALLEY & WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL
well represented at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival & 2008 Academy Awards
Hudson Valley fertile ground for filmmakers, actors, and movies

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2008 WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL YEAR ROUND PROGRAMMING
STARTS WITH A BANG
Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro to appear at WFF screening of BODY OF WAR
   
2008 WFF PRESS CLIPS
  Blogstock: Live from the Woodstock Film Festival - Times Herald Record

  Woodstock Lives - Film in Focus

1 Progressive Exec in Prof's Clothes - Variety (Sept 08)
Plotics Still a Hot Topic for a 'cool' filmmaker - Variety (Sept 08)
Mr. Smith Goes to Woodstock - Variety (Sept 08)

1 Woodstock: A True American Maverick Among Fests;
"Broadway" and "Dream" Take Top Prizes
- Indiewire

1 Beatles, Cash Documentaries Highlight Woodstock Film Fest - Spinner.com

  Sounds of the Ceremony: Trailblazers and Mavericks - Blogstock

  Fest debuts Donovan's storyFest debuts Donovan's story - Times Herald Record

On Location at the Woodstock FIlm FestivalTimes Herald Record

A word on the winners..... Peace, Love and Movies

Stars come out at film festival awards ceremony Daily Freeman

Trailblazer revisits 1999 release Times Herald Record

Film industry executive talks about 'the business' at Woodstock Film Festival Poughkeepsie Journal

1 Bela at Bearsville - Peace, Love and Movies

1 Fleck a hit as film festival kicks off - Daily Freeman

1 Not Just for Kids or for Laughs: The Serious Side of Cartoons - The Wall Street Journal

1 Friday on my mind... davidbowie.com

1 Annual Woodstock Film Festival kicks off this week - Associated Press

1 Banjo legend explores musical roots - Poughkeepsie Journal

  Panel discussions, concerts, awards on tap at gathering - Poughkeepsie Journal

1 1960s icon Donovan maintains a loyal following - Poughkeepsie Journal

1 The Woodstock Film Festival: A Pocket Guide - Times Herald-Record

1 Beginning to look like a festival - Woodstock Times

1 Indie-ana panorama - Ulster Publishing

1 Woodstock Film Festival honors director Kevin Smith and a full list of films - Times Herald Record

1 Woodstock announces full lineup - The Circuit - Variety.com

1 Back of the Envelope Guide: Woodstock Film Festival - Jaunted

1 Woodstock Awards Haskell Wexler for His Lifetime of Work - Moviemaker

 
 


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