The Hudson Valley Festival Watchlist
Roll the Credits (and the Deadlines)
This past weekend, I had the joy of moderating filmmaker Q&As at the Glass Ceiling Breakers Festival, and I walked away feeling deeply inspired. There’s an undeniable power in witnessing stories that challenge perspectives, offer healing, and reflect truths we often push aside. The plays and films screened were brave, tackling difficult topics with grace and giving much needed space to voices that are too often unheard. It was an experience that already has me eagerly anticipating next year’s festival!
Speaking of festivals, I’m thrilled to share our short film, we created for the 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, Don’t Take This the Wrong Way has been accepted into the Peekskill Film Festival, and will be screening during the 6 p.m. block on Saturday, June 28! If you’re in the area, please come say hello. We’d love to see you there!
Submitting your film is an act of courage and a commitment to growth. So if you’re sitting on something right now, wondering if it’s “ready”, this is your sign to take a leap and go for it.
I have compiled some upcoming Hudson Valley Film Festivals, their dates, and submission dates.
And if you don’t have a film this season, mark your calendars. Most of these open submissions around the same time each year.
Hudson Valley Festivals & Submission Deadlines
Festival: SCI:FI Schenectady Film Festival
Festival Dates: June 20-22, 2025
Where: Armory Studios, Schenectady, NY 12305
Entries Closed
Get tickets HERE
Festival: Peekskill Film Festival
Festival Dates: June 27-28, 2025
Where: The Paramount, Peekskill, NY
Entries Closed
Get tickets HERE
Festival: Urbanite Arts & Film Festival
Festival Dates: August 1-3, 2025
Where: Hudson Valley MOCA, Peekskill, NY
Entries Closed
More info HERE
Festival: Hudson Film Festival 2025
Festival Dates: August 7-10, 2025
Where: Hudson, NY
Entries Closed
More info HERE
Festival: Katonah Classic Stage Film Festival
Festival Dates: August 9, 2025
Where: Bedford Playhouse, Bedford, NY
Next Deadline: June 28, 2025
Submit HERE
Festival: Hudson Valley Film Fest
Festival Dates: August 12-14, 2025
Where: Warwick Drive-In Theatre, Warwick, NY
Next Deadline: June 15, 2025
Submit HERE
Festival: Sugar Loaf Film Festival
Festival Dates: September 27, 2025
Where: Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, Chester, NY
Next Deadline: June 28, 2025
Submit HERE
Festival: Woodstock Film Festival
Festival Dates: October 15-19, 2025
Where: Woodstock, NY
Next Deadline: June 13, 2025
Submit HERE
Festival: YoFiFest (Yonkers Film Festival)
Festival Dates: November 7-16, 2025
Where: YoFi DMAC Digital Media Art Center, Yonkers, NY
Next Deadline: June 22, 2025
Submit HERE
Something’s Brewing...
I’ve been thinking about new ways to spotlight local films, connect filmmakers, and carve out space for us to show up for each other. Nothing’s official yet, but if you’d be into something like that, stay tuned. I might be calling on you soon.
A Little Ask
I love doing this! I'm doing all of this solo, in between work and life, pulling together what I can to help keep us all connected and in the loop. I try my best to catch every opportunity out there... but I'm only human, and I definitely miss things sometimes.
If you hear about an event, workshop, screening that you think other filmmakers should know about, please send it my way! You can reply to this newsletter, DM me, or tag me. I'd love to feature more of your finds in future editions.
With heart and hustle,
Tara
What: Connect.HV June Meetup in Beacon
When: Wednesday, June 18
Time: 6 - 10 pm
Where: BEAHIVE Beacon, 6 Eliza Street Beacon, NY 12508
The meetup is sponsored by New York Stage and Film, LotusWorks Wellness, and Tara's Call Sheet.
RSVP HERE.
What: HV Post - June 18th Meetup in Kingston
When: Wednesday, June 18
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Where: Camp Kingston, 36 St James St, Kingston, NY 12401
Presentations: Michael Kardis, Shelter, & Ross Shain. Plus Screenings of recent works! Come early for networking at 6:30pm. Presentations start at 7pm. Check out the community website & join the HV Post Slack.
RSVP HERE.
What: Linkup & Latte with HV BizLink
When: Friday, June 20
Time: 9 am
Where: Anna et Pierre, 10 Dutchess Landing Rd #2A, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Join for great coffee, genuine connections, and conversations that help you grow your business. Linkup & Latte events bring Hudson Valley business professionals together in a way that feels natural, fun, and worth your time. No stiff introductions—just real people building real relationships and supporting each other.
RSVP HERE.
What: Trying: Live Film & Score @ HeartMoves Studio
When: Friday, June 27th
Time: 7 pm
Where: HeartMoves, 186 Mohonk Rd, High Falls, NY 12440
Larry Legend will ease us into the night with a live ambient set featuring vintage synthesizers, pedals, and a one-of-a-kind percussion basket, while Matt Rudinski responds with projected visuals generated in real-time. Paul Widerman will then lead a guided HeartMoves session. Kyle Turgeon will close the night with Trying, his latest live audio-visual show that explores grief and memory through the story of a young couple navigating the loss of a family member. Kyle performs the score live—looping and layering cello, synth, and piano—while projecting a live-assembled, chance-based version of the film behind him, creating a unique experience for each audience, each night.
The HeartMoves Studio is located in the Mohonk Arts warehouse building. As you enter the parking lot, it’s the first door on the right at the top of the ramp.
Kyle will be playing more shows throughout the northeast over the summer, and will be taking the show on tour in the fall. Please sign up for the mailing list so that he can stay in touch!
Get Tickets HERE.
What: A Reading of Date My Mom: A New Play Written by Louisa Vilardi
When: Monday, June 30th
Time: 7 - 9:30 pm
Where: BRUCK STUDIOS, 1 Four Corners Boulevard Suite #5 (upstairs) Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Join us for a public reading of Date My Mom, a new play written by Louisa Vilardi. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Running time is approximately 2 hours. Starring: Rachel Handler, Samuel Eisenbaum, Joe Eriole, Ryan Dutcher, Duane Joseph Olson, Marie Hasenpflug, and Matthew DeHond. Doors will open at 6:30pm and the reading will begin promptly at 7:00pm.
Get Tickets HERE.
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Tara Latorre - Hudson Valley producer, connector, and passionate cheerleader
