Beginning today, the Woodstock Nation plays host to the 9th Annual Woodstock Film Festival, October 1-5, 2008 blending film, music, and art-related activities that promote film artists, film culture, and diversity. We are told that on October 1st, tickets are only available at the box office in Woodstock.
The film fest will feature concerts and more than 150 films --- and you get a chance to see new films by Colin Farrell (
Pride and Glory) - and Kevin Smith
(Zack and Miri). Living Legend folk singer and song writer Donovan Leitch performs LIVE in concert at the Colony Cafe on Oct. 04, 2008 @ 8:00PM,
details on the website. And if you hurry, you might be able to catch the WFF Silent Auction, bid on some fun items and support the fest:
http://www.woodstockfilmfestival.com/auction/auction.php
This year the Woodstock Film Festival Awards Ceremony is open to the public and will take place Saturday, October 4th, 9:00 PM, at Backstage Productions in Kingston.
Special Honorary Awards will be presented to legendary cinematographer Haskell Wexler, renowned writer / producer / studio executive James Schamus, and maverick filmmaker Kevin Smith (Clerks and Dogma). Smith's latest movie (Zack and Miri Make a Porno starring Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks, about two friends who produce their own porn film) will be shown on the closing night of the festival.
The awards will be presented in the categories of Feature Narrative, Documentary Narrative, Best Cinematography, Best Editing in Documentary and Best Editing in Feature Narrative, Animation Shorts, Short Documentary, Short Film, Student Shorts. The awards will be presented and juried by Actors, Directors, Film Critics, Producers, and distinguished members of the industry. A party follows the ceremony, sponsored by 120db Films Beverages and provided by Barefoot Wines. All details at the Woodstock Film Festival website.
