This year’s Woodstock Film Festival might be the most star-studded yet.
Among those expected to attend the fest, taking place Oct. 15 – Oct. 19, are Darren Aronofsky, David Broza, Jennifer Connelly, Courteney Cox, Mark Duplass, and Natalie Portman.
Aronofsky, Connelly, Portman, and Duplass are all being honored at the WFF Maverick Awards Gala. The event is open to the public with tickets starting at $75.
Check out the full press release about the Woodstock Film Festival below:
The 15th Annual WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL kicks off October 15-19 with an amazing lineup of films, panels and special events. Screenings and events will take place in the historic arts colony of Woodstock and the neighboring towns of Rhinebeck, Rosendale, Saugerties and Kingston, NY. Filmmakers will be arriving from around the country and the world to take part.
In addition to welcoming filmmakers and industry members from around the world, special guests include Darren Aronofsky, David Broza, Jennifer Connelly, Courteny Cox, Mark Duplass, Steve Earle, Debra Granik, Tony Kushner, Melissa Leo, Hugh Masekela, Natalie Portman, and many others. For complete details or to purchase tickets online, visit www.woodstockfilmfestival.com
“This year’s lineup is made up of an outstanding collection of independent films that truly push the envelope,” said Meira Blaustein, WFF executive director and co-founder. “These films open our eyes and ignite our hearts. We are looking forward to being able to share the filmmaking experience in all of its diverse approaches, with our audience this October.”
he film lineup includes TWO NEW FILMS:
THE BETTER ANGELS was recently announced as the CLOSING NIGHT FILM. The Terence Malick produced film, was produced in the Hudson Valley. It is directed by A.J. Edwards stars Jason Clarke, Diane Kruger, Brit Marling, Wes Bentley, and Braydon Denney. For detail, visit https://wff.pointinspace.com/festival2014/details.php?id=24778
THE IMITATION GAME directed by Morten Tyldum, atrs Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Rory Kinnear, Charles Dance, Mark Strong, Alan Leechand. For details, visit https://wff.pointinspace.com/festival2014/details.php?id=24788
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HIGHLIGHTS
•THE 2014 WFF will showcase 22 World Premieres, 5 North American Premieres, 2 US Premieres,
18 East Coast Premieres and 21 New York Premieres.•KICK-OFF SCREENING AND LIVE CONCERT:
East Jerusalem/West Jerusalem, directed by Erez Miller and Henrique Cymerman (World Premiere)
featuring a performance by Special Guests DAVID BROZA and STEVE EARLE•DARREN ARONOFSKY will receive the HONORARY MAVERICK AWARD presented by Jennifer Connelly CONNELLY and Natalie Portman
•MARK DUPLASS will receive the first annual FIERCELY INDEPENDENT AWARD
•CENTERPIECE FILM:
The Sisterhood of Night, directed by Caryn Waechter (North American Premiere)•SPECIAL SCREENINGS:
Creep, directed by Patrick Brice, featuring Mark Duplass (East Coast Premiere)
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles, directed by Chuck WorkmanFor tickets, visit www.woodstockfilmfestival.com
The WFF Box Office, located at 13 Rock City Road, in the heart of Woodstock, is open Wednesday-Sunday from noon-6pm through Sept. 29. From Sept. 30-Oct. 6 the Box Office is open every day from 9am-7pm.
The Woodstock Film Festival is a not-for-profit, 501c3 organization with a mission to present an annual program and year-round schedule of film, music, and art-related activities that promote artists, culture, inspired learning, and diversity.
