The Hudson Valley Drive-INternational Film Festival is an event you don't want to miss - -not only because drive-ins are a great way to experience film, but also because...
EVERY FILM SUBMITTED WILL RECEIVE PROMOTION IN A DIGITAL FULL-COLOR NEWSPAPER showcasing independent filmmakers WHETHER IT IS ACCEPTED AS A HVDIFF OFFICIAL SELECTION OR NOT.
The HVDIFF, sponsored by The Tri-State Business Club, is a festival created to showcase the FILMMAKER and everyone involved in the production.
Submitting to this festival is a win-win! We believe EVERY production's voice should be heard. EVERY submission will be written about in the special edition newspaper(s), highlighting independent film. We can publish press releases, articles, production photos, facts, promoting future screenings your movie will be screened at...the possibilities are endless!
(printed version will be available to order)
The peak of drive-in movies in the 1950's boasted over 4,000 drive-in movie theaters --in 2017 there are only a little over 300 operational drive-ins left in the U.S.
The Fair Oaks Drive-In, located just 5 miles from Middletown NY, right off Rt 17 exit 118, (and only 1 hour away from The Tappan Zee Bridge) features two screens and a gorgeous property, fitting up to 800 cars.
Join us under the stars to celebrate your production and the beauty of the outdoor screening experience. The HVDIFF will feature movies under the stars, networking, vendors, and live music to make this event one you don't want to miss!
HVDIFF President, Melissa Cohen, was also one of the founding members of The Hudson Valley International Film Festival that ran in 2015 and 2016 and is excited to bring HVDIFF to life for filmmakers and audience members to enjoy during the peak of The Hudson Valley's signature time of year -- the beautiful Fall. According to Fodor's Travel, The Hudson Valley is listed on the 25 places around the world to visit in 2015.
HVDIFF will award the following categories
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Original Score
Best Documentary
Best Animated Film
Best Actor ( Feature)
Best Actress ( Feature)
Best Actor (Short)
Best Actress (Short)
Best Comedy
Best Horror
Best Action
Best Romantic Film
Best Film Showcasing Diversity
Best Pilot
Best Ensemble Cast
Audience Choice
Best Hudson Valley Film
Best New York Film (A key production member such as writer,director, executive producer, dp, editor, lead talent must currently live in NY)
(Best Hudson Valley Film must feature a key production cast member from The Hudson Valley or have been filmed more than 50% in The Hudson Valley HVDIFF considers Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Ulster or Westchester County the Hudson Valley NY region)
HVDIFF reserves the right to eliminate any award category