Taste of Woodstock
Story of a Girl Sepcial Screening
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John Hall, Sprit of Woodstock Recipient
Y E A R - RO U N D P RO G R A M M I N G
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING
Chair of the Advisory Committee at Byrdcliffe, Henry T. Ford, spoke about the first honoree, Alf Evers, and introduced Karlyn Elia, former Ulster County/Town of Saugerties Historian, who presented the award. Chris Evers accepted on behalf of his father, who was honored posthumously for his work as a historian, author and photographer. New York Assemblyman Kevin A. Cahill presented the second Spirit of Woodstock award to John Hall for his work as a performer, singer/songwriter, environmentalist, and United States Congressman. The Spirit of Woodstock celebrates the roots of the Hudson Valley: its natural beauty, rich art and culture and the independent spirit of the people who live there. Previous honorees include Michael Lang (one of the founders of the 1969 Woodstock Festival), Congressman Maurice Hinchey, Mark Braunstein, Levon Helm, Ron Nyswaner, and Philippe Petit.
Walking Out Special Screening
July brought hot weather and four Saturdays of Woodstock Film Festival events, including three special screenings and a benefit concert.
Strange Weather Special Screening Photo:
On Saturday, July 15 the Woodstock Film Festival presented a special screening of Story Of A Girl. Following the screening, there was an in-depth Q&A conversation with director Kyra Sedgwick and editor Sabine Hoffman.
Richard Hutchings
On Saturday, July 8, the Woodstock Film Festival presented a special screening of Joe Cocker: Mad Dog With Soul. The film’s director, John Edginton, and Woodstock Music Festival promoter Michael Lang hosted a Q&A session after the screening.
On Saturday, July 22, the Woodstock Film Festival held a special screening of Strange Weather, starring Holly Hunter, at Upstate Films in Woodstock weeks before it made its theatrical premiere. The film’s director, Katherine Dieckmann, and the film’s composer, singersongwriter Sharon Van Etten, attended the screening and hosted a Q&A after the film. On Saturday, July 29, The Paul Green Rock Academy hosted a Giving Back concert at the Woodstock Lodge for the benefit of the Woodstock Film Festival. On August 12, film-goers enjoyed a Woodstock Film Festival special screening of Walking Out followed by a Q&A session led by film directors Alex and Andrew Smith.
Taste of Woodstock
In September, the Woodstock Film Festival Launch Party was hosted for the ninth year at Libation, in New York City’s Lower East Side. Featuring signature vodka cocktails courtesy of Ketel One, Woodstock Film Festival friends, filmmakers, alumni, actors, and industry representatives from near and far convened for the Woodstock Film Festival Launch Party, and it was one to remember. As the night drew to a close, one could sense the excitement in the air as guests planned their meetups and activities at the 18th Annual Woodstock Film Festival. Taste of Woodstock
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