Calling all Hudson Valley and NYC filmmakers—directors, producers, writers, editors, and cinematographers! Join the Woodstock Film Festival and Jacob Burns Film Center for an energizing evening of networking and idea-sharing, plus insights from featured filmmakers as they speak about their craft and creative process.

The program spotlights short films from the Woodstock Film Festival. WFF’s shorts program is Oscar®-qualifying, making it a great platform to explore and celebrate short-form storytelling. Featuring the “King of Indie Animation,” Bill Plympton, alongside acclaimed documentarian Geeta Gandbhir (Academy Award nominee for The Perfect Neighbor), and one narrative short filmmaker TBA, the program will include screenings followed by a talkback with the filmmakers. After the discussion, continue the conversation at a networking reception in the Take 3 Wine Bar & Café, where you can meet WFF Shorts Programmers to learn more about the submissions process, as well as other ways to get involved.

About the Woodstock Film Festival:

What began 27 years ago as a passion project between film lovers has grown into one of the country’s top indie film festivals and a thriving, year-round nonprofit arts organization in the Hudson Valley.

Year-round, WFF presents curated independent screenings, filmmaker conversations, artist talks, educational initiatives, and creative community partnerships. Each fall, the annual festival (October 14–18, 2026) brings five days of unforgettable cinema to Woodstock, Kingston, Saugerties, and Rosendale, featuring bold films, industry panels, live events, and meaningful filmmaker engagement. Found out more at woodstockfilmfestival.org.