Thanks to Animation Magazine and Ramin Zahed for running this exclusive interview with the world-renowned singer/songwriter Kate Bush on her new animated short, LITTLE SHREW, as part of our Animated Shorts Program at the 26th Annual Woodstock Film Festival! (1/2)

Stories That Cross Cultures & Inspire Change 🎞️ At the 26th Annual Woodstock Film Festival, discover films that celebrate diverse voices and bold movements from across the globe. (1/2)

We're less than two weeks away from WFF 2025! Have you reserved your tickets yet? 👀 🍿Visit our website to view the full lineup and get your tickets today online or at our box office in Woodstock, open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM - 6 PM. woodstockfilmfestival.org/2025-film-guide (1/2)

"At 26, the Woodstock Film Festival has survived the digital turn, the streaming glut, and the slow hollowing out of theatrical distribution. What it offers instead is something elemental: cinema as a live, communal experience." We hope to see you there! 🎬 (1/2)

Exciting news from the 26th Woodstock Film Festival! This year’s Opening and Closing Night films are here 🥁 Get your tickets to all this and much more → woodstockfilmfestival.org. #YourGuidetoWFF2025 #WoodstockFilmFestival #IndependentFilm

CALL for Volunteers! 🚨 The 26th Annual Woodstock Film Festival (Oct 15–19) is almost here, and we need YOU to help bring the magic to life. Sign up today and join the team that makes it all happen: woodstockfilmfestival.org/volunteer.

Truth, Crime & History Films on the Big Screen 🎞️ The 26th Annual Woodstock Film Festival invites you to step into the past and face the unknown with films that explore history, wartime drama, and true crime. (1/2)

Celebrate Great Women in Film 🎥 From unforgettable performances to visionary filmmaking, this year’s festival highlights the voices and stories of women who shape cinema. (1/2)

Dutch cinema takes center stage at Woodstock 🎥 Check out OUR GIRLS (dir. Mike Van Diem), KAIN (dir. Gabriel Bauer), and MEMORY LANE (DE TERUGREIS) (dir. Jelle de Jonge) 🎟️ Get tickets to these films and more at woodstockfilmfestival.org! (1/3)

We’re thrilled to share that Animation Magazine covered the Woodstock Film Festival’s Animated Shorts selections! Thanks Mercedes Milligan for covering it. Read the story: www.animationmagazine.net/2025/09/oscar-qualifying-woodstock-film-fest-unveils-animated-selections.

Feel the rhythm. Chase the thrill. 🎶🏃This year at the Woodstock Film Festival, dive into stories that hit all the right notes—whether it’s heart-pounding music journeys or epic athletic triumphs. (1/2)

Experience the best of storytelling at the 26th Annual Woodstock Film Festival with our curated short + feature pairings — two stories, one ticket, endless memories! #YourGuidetoWFF2025 🔗 woodstockfilmfestival.org/2025-shorts

We have so many incredible films, talented filmmakers, and inspiring stories in store for this year—and we can’t wait to share them with you. variety.com/2025/film/ne...

Tickets for Panels Now Available! 🎟️ This October, WFF will showcase an exciting array of panels spotlighting accomplished filmmakers and thought-provoking topics in the film industry and beyond. #YourGuidetoWFF2025 🔗 woodstockfilmfestival.org/2025-panels

Tickets for Special Events are Now Available! 🎟️ From intimate conversations to unforgettable celebrations, don’t miss the special events that make this year’s Woodstock Film Festival truly one-of-a-kind. #YourGuidetoWFF2025 🔗 woodstockfilmfestival.org/2025-special-events

The lineup is here! 🎬Short films give filmmakers the freedom to take risks, test ideas, and experiment with style and form in ways features can’t. At #WFF26, the Oscar®-qualifying shorts program shines with nearly 90 films—a dazzling showcase of daring creativity and global storytelling. (1/3)

The lineup is here! 🎬From powerful portraits of LGBTQIA+ lives to intergenerational family dynamics, these shorts spotlight the truths that shape us. Featuring stories of resilience, belonging, and transformation, this lineup honors the struggles and triumphs of diverse communities around the globe.

The lineup is here! 🍿 The 26th Annual Woodstock Film Festival returns Wed., Oct. 15 – Sun., Oct. 19, presenting a powerful lineup of 27 feature documentaries that confront urgent questions and illuminate untold stories. View the full lineup for 2025 & get tickets! woodstockfilmfestival.org/2025-docs

The lineup is here! 🎥 The 26th Annual Woodstock Film Festival returns Wednesday, October 15–Sunday, October 19, bringing bold stories and unforgettable voices to the screen. View the full lineup for 2025 & get your tickets now! woodstockfilmfestival.org/2025-narratives.

REMINDER! Last Chance to Submit Your Shirt Design + Vote for Your Favorite 🌟 Help create and select our official 2025 festival volunteer/crew t-shirt! Visit pollunit.com/polls/jxhxkuvfp53m6tt3cgxz4a to submit and vote TODAY!

We join the global independent filmmaking community as we mourn the passing of Robert Redford, a visionary artist, activist, and founder of the Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival, whose legacy blazed a trail and transformed the landscape of independent cinema forever. (1/3)

Coming atcha TOMORROW 🎬 The full official lineup for the 26th Annual Woodstock Film Festival (October 15–19) drops Wednesday, September 17! This year’s schedule—plus tickets to screenings, panels, and more—will be available online, and our Woodstock box office opens Thursday, September 18. (1/2)

Our 2025 festival tees are here!—featuring this year’s official festival poster design with Trenton Doyle Hancock's vibrant artwork 🎨 Grab yours online today or stop by the box office when it opens next Thursday, Sept. 18! Shop at woodstock-film-festival-merch.square.site.

Join us for an evening of creative networking and connecting for the Hudson Valley 🎬 Past Mashup events have EACH brought an average of 400+ people out, and we hope to see you in the mix! 🗓️ Thursday, Sept. 18 📍RMV Cellars, 112 Burroughs Dr., West Park (1/2)

Come visit us TODAY at the Kingston Farmer's Market 😁 Shop our official WFF merch + save on shipping. You can also learn about our upcoming events and volunteer opportunities with the festival! 🗓️ Saturday, Sept. 6 🕐 9 AM - 1 PM 📍Ulster County Courthouse Lot (285 Wall St. Kingston)

Be the first to know🌟 Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on screenings near you, festival news & the highly anticipated 2025 lineup reveal (coming soon!) 📩 Visit woodstockfilmfestival.org/newsletter-signup today!

Wednesday's screening of THE ALABAMA SOLUTION at Upstate Films' Orpheum Theatre was an unforgettable evening of film and conversation. 🎥 💬 Following the screening, Directors/Producers Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman and co-Producer Alelur Duran engaged in a powerful Q&A moderated by (1/3)

📣 Press Accreditation is Now Open! 📣 #WFF26 will take place October 15–19, 2025 at venues across the beautiful Hudson Valley, including Woodstock, Saugerties, Kingston, and Rosendale. Apply for press credentials today @ bit.ly/4oxEpyi

Just one of the many important intern duties: standing dramatically on stage to help us get the lighting right… and maybe launch their debut album while they’re at it. 😐🎤💡 #InternLife #StageStarsInTraining #LightsCameraInterns

Save your spot for the @NYWIFT Summer Soirée – Leveling Up: Girls in Gaming and VR Development on Tuesday, July 15 at 6:30 PM at glamorous Penthouse 45! Informative panel & cocktail reception with lite bites to follow. 🎮 Use code Gamer20 for 20% off: bit.ly/400NTYm

In our latest blog post, we spotlight a few longtime volunteers and the stories, friendships, and unforgettable moments that keep them coming back. Read more and find out how you can join the WFF volunteer family! 🔗 Link in Bio or visit woodstockfilmfestival.org/blog

Festival season is here, and some of our seasonal staff have already started! Welcome to our team for the 26th Annual Woodstock Film Festival! We can’t wait to celebrate independent film with you on October 15–19. Let the countdown begin! Visit WoodstockFilmFestival.org for info! ✨

🎟️ WE’RE HIRING: BOX OFFICE MANAGER 📍Woodstock, NY | $20/hr | Sept 8–Oct 23, 2025 | full-time seasonal position includes weekends Join the team behind one of the most celebrated indie film festivals in the country! Apply @ buff.ly/KrhAEsu

🎬 Grab a Six-Pack Film Pass for the 26th Annual Woodstock Film Festival! Enjoy six film screenings at a discounted rate and choose your favorites once the schedule drops in early September. 🎟️ Limited supply — don’t miss out! 👉 Buy now: buff.ly/QcpNEj3

🎬 WFF July events! 7/11: BAM BAM: The Sister Nancy Story + Q&A & dance party 7/17: Shut Up and Sing + Barbara Kopple 7/19: Sunset Sails fundraiser on the Hudson 7/25: Jeff Buckley doc + Q&A w/ Amy Berg & live music 🎟️ buff.ly/6KjQN8Z

Each year, WFF welcomes a dynamic team of interns from and top schools across the Hudson Valley and beyond. These students don’t just observe, they create, contribute, and help bring the festival to life. To read more visit buff.ly/aMzCVIX

✨ We’re thrilled to unveil this year’s official Woodstock Film Festival poster, made by celebrated artist Trenton Doyle Hancock! The 2025 poster features a vivid detail from Hancock's The Fourth to the Last Big Hurrah: Reclamation Approximation. ✨ 👉 buff.ly/sCVOgV1

In Episode 34, filmmaker Kyle Thrash + producer Adam Neuhaus share insights into the journey of filmmakers coming together to support one another through Adam’s The Non-Fiction Hotlist, and how that experience contrasts with working under the influence of industry executives. ⏯️ buff.ly/3lzNvbC

🎬✨ Last chance! The Woodstock Film Festival Online Auction ends TONIGHT! Bid now on exclusive items, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and unforgettable getaways — all while supporting independent film. Don’t miss out! 🔗 woodstockfilmfestival.org/events/2025/...

🎬 Final Deadline Alert, Filmmakers! From features to shorts, episodic to docs and animation, we’re looking for films that challenge and inspire the world around us. Be part of an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Hudson Valley this fall. Submit now at buff.ly/0WMP7Q4

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month Watchlist: LGBTQ+ Stories from the Woodstock Film Festival 🎬 From groundbreaking shorts to award-winning features, these films explore identity and resilience through queer perspectives that deserve the spotlight year-round. 📲Visit buff.ly/etBzNgI or check the link in bio!

WFF Podcast Episode 34: Non-Fiction Hotlist + Online Sports Betting Documentary STATE OF GAMBLING w/ Adam Newhouse and Kyle Thrash

Have you checked out Moviemaker's “50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” for 2025 yet? 🌟 It’s an honor to be praised for outstanding programming, industry access, and a true filmmaker-friendly experience in the heart of the Hudson Valley. www.moviemaker.com/50-film-fest...

Join us for a special screening of BAM BAM: THE SISTER NANCY STORY, an empowering and unforgettable documentary about the trailblazing Jamaican dancehall icon, followed by a Q&A with director Alison Duke. 📅 Friday, 7/11, 6:30pm 📍Rosendale, NY 🎟️ woodstockfilmfestival.org/events/2025/...

🎶 IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY — Film Screening, Q&A + Live Performance! Join us for an evening celebrating the life and legacy of Jeff Buckley through IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY, directed by Amy Berg. 📅 Fri., 7/25, 7PM 📍 Bearsville Theater, Woodstock, NY 🎟️ buff.ly/9G3AHQu

🎉 Happy Pride! Celebrate this Pride Month with the LGBTQIA+ WFF films 💕 Check out the WFF Letterboxd page for more: buff.ly/hvpGzpx

"The festival proudly states that its location, the Hudson Valley, has the largest number of artists per capita in the country." — Tim Molloy, @Moviemakermag

Spring into Summer Fun + Giving! The Woodstock Film Festival Spring/Summer Auction + Raffle goes LIVE TODAY at 10:00am🌟 Support 25 years of independent storytelling in the Hudson Valley while scoring unforgettable prizes 📅 Auction runs June 4–18 🔗 Start bidding: buff.ly/ZPwlStY

🌸 Spring into Summer Fun/Giving with our Upcoming Auction! ☀️ June 4 – June 18 Bidding starts tomorrow @ buff.ly/ZPwlStY

🎬 💫 There’s still time to submit your work and join a community that celebrates independent storytelling! From features to shorts, episodic to docs and animation, we’re looking for films that challenge and inspire the world around us. Submit now at filmfreeway.com/WoodstockFilmFestival