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A community we love. Diverse cinema we’ve never seen. 
The Hudson Film Festival in Hudson, New York serves as a platform to champion and showcase underrepresented local and global films, filmmakers, artisans and talent.
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Bringing diverse and inclusive cinematic storytelling to the Hudson Valley.

Our Mission

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The Hudson Film Festival is produced by the Hudson Valley Film Institute, a collective that plans to provide educational opportunities for burgeoning artists in the region as well as year-long community-based film and arts programming.

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This is year one of the Hudson Film Festival. Our inaugural programming will focus on works by underrepresented local, global, female, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ talent and filmmakers, reflecting the diversity of the region.

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Our 2023 film festival is our first event in the area. The Hudson Valley Film Institute plans to connect participants to the local and global film-making community through guest speakers, panels, events, digital content, internships, apprenticeships and mentorship opportunities.

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Our Team
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John Maybee

John Maybee is a Hudson-Valley-based communications executive, marketing and publicity consultant, and producer. His varied career spans many sectors of the entertainment industry, including film, television, live music, theatre, artist representation, festivals and special events. He is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, arts education, and community-driven arts experiences.

Sonia Marcela Freeman

Sonia Marcela Freeman is a Los-Angeles-based film publicist, artist and organic farmer. Her love of cinema fueled her 20+ years in film marketing, publicity and awards campaigning. Motivated by her desire to democratize film and arts education, it is her mission to encourage and provide opportunities for future generations of diverse filmmakers and artists.

Sarah Peters

Sarah Peters is a local writer/producer residing in the Hudson Valley. With over 20 years of studio film,marketing, and immersive event experience, she is passionate about championing diverse storytelling.

Our Team

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The Hudson Valley Film Institute is committed to community and experiential-based art and film education and programming that is diverse, entertaining, thought-provoking and accessible. We are made up of film industry professionals who also have ties to the Hudson Valley.
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Board

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John Maybee

John is a Hudson Valley based communications executive, marketing and publicity consultant, and producer. His varied career spans many sectors of the entertainment industry, including film, television, live music, theatre, artist representation, festivals and special events. He is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, arts education, and community-driven arts experiences.

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Sonia Marcela Freeman

Sonia is a Los Angeles based film publicist, artist and organic farmer. Her love of cinema fueled her 20+ years in film marketing, publicity and awards campaigning. Motivated by her desire to democratize film and arts education, it is her mission to encourage and provide opportunities for future generations of diverse filmmakers and artists.

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Sarah Peters

Sarah Peters is a local writer/producer residing in the Hudson Valley. With over 20 years of studio film and marketing experience, she is passionate about championing diverse storytelling.

Want to volunteer, sponsor the event, learn more about our institute? We’d love to hear from you.
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The Hudson Film Festival is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of the Hudson Film Festival must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.