Named by MovieMaker Magazine one of its Top 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee, the Woodstock Film Festival is the landmark film festival of Upstate New York and an Academy Award®–qualifying festival for Short Narrative, Short Documentary, and Short Animation. Now entering its 27th year, WFF has grown from a passionate dream into one of the country’s top indie film festivals. The 27th Annual Woodstock Film Festival returns October 14–18, 2026, presenting five days of dynamic, thought-provoking, and unforgettable independent cinema across the Hudson Valley, just two hours north of New York City. Beyond screenings, WFF features intimate panels, engaging Q&As, live musical performances, and extensive filmmaker participation—more than 90% of directors attend each year.