Star-studded lineup for the 24th Annual Woodstock Film Festival

The Woodstock Film Festival is back and this year will be its biggest yet.

Last year, after a couple of years of going mostly virtual, the 2022 Woodstock Film Festival returned in a big way. One of the largest film festivals in the Hudson Valley and fiercely independent, the Woodstock Film Festival is a non-profit organization that has been in existence for 23 years.

Meira Blaustein is the co-founder, executive director and programmer of the Woodstock Film Festival. The festival was founded in 2000 and has quickly become one of the most respected and influential regional film festivals in the United States. Blaustein has been at the helm since bringing high-quality Hudson Valley film to the Hudson Valley region, which runs each fall at various venues in Woodstock, Rosendale, Saugerties and Kingston.

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The 2023 Woodstock Film Festival is scheduled for September. October 27-1 in and around Woodstock, NY.

Some Cool Things to Watch for at the 2023 Woodstock Film Festival

Screening and performance of the film “Texas Musical Revolution” featuring Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland will perform with his band at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock the night before the festival officially begins, Tuesday, September 9th. 26 at 19:00. The performance will immediately follow the screening of “Texas Musical Revolution.” The film follows the journey of independent radio station KHYI-FM GM and music festival founder Joshua Jones as he produces the iconic event’s silver anniversary. Tickets and information can be obtained here.

Premiere of Steve Buscemi’s film “The Listener” in New York

The film will premiere at the Woodstock Film Festival. Listener, A 2022 American drama film directed by Steve Buscemi and written by Alessandro Camona. Tessa Thompson stars in her only screen role as a helpline volunteer. Buscemi will also be answering questions during the Woodstock Film Festival. Follow the information here.

Hung Up on Dream: Zombie Documentary and Special Acoustic Performance

British rockers and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Zombies, led by keyboardist/vocalist Rod Argent and keyboardist/vocalist Colin Blunstone, the group had their first British and American hit in 1964 with “She’s Not There.” Two more singles were released in the United States: “Tell Her No” in 1965 and “Time of the Season” in 1968. The band’s new film, Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary, will be shown at the Bearsville Theater on Friday, September 9th. 29 at 20:00 with a special acoustic performance by Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone. Tickets and information can be obtained here.

Michael Imperioli performs with his band ZOPA

Actor Mikael Imperioli, best known for his role as Christopher Moltisanti in the HBO crime drama. Soprano (1999-2007), which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2004, will appear with his New York indie rock band ZOPA for a special performance at the Tinker Street Cinema on Saturday. September 30 at 19:30 as part of a special screening of a music video at the festival (new this year). Tickets and information can be found here.

Other highlights from the Woodstock Film Festival:

Other film highlights included the premiere of Chloe Domont’s erotic thriller Fair Play and the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to American filmmaker James Ivory. Plus the international debut of crime drama Murder Room, starring Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson, Joe Manganello and Maya Hawke, and Matthew Modine’s short film I Am What You Think You Are. Also just added is the Robert De Niro-led comedy-drama Ezra, according to Variety.

Well, there are only a few interesting things going on at the annual Woodstock Film Festival. Be sure to purchase your tickets and don’t miss this event!

Where can I buy tickets to the Woodstock Film Festival?

Woodstock Film Festival tickets are still available and can be purchased in person at the offices at 13 Rock City Rd in Woodstock, NY. They can also be purchased online. For tickets and more information about all the great films and events at this year’s festival, visit the official Woodstock Film Festival website here. Interested in volunteering? The festival still needs additional drivers and parking attendants. Ask here.