Orange County New York Film Office

FREE!​​ Meisner Acting Anyone?!
2025-10-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | First Presbyterian Church, 33 Park Place, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
Ever want to be in Pictures? On Stage? TV? The Web? Do you see yourself as a ‘Star?’ Well, Maybe you are! And it may be easier than you think!will

Modern Meisner Level 1 Acting Classes (8 Sessions)
2025-10-04 13:00 - 2025-11-15 14:30 | First Presbyterian Church, 33 Park Place, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
Introduction to the ‘Meisner Method.’ Learn from a ‘Master’ who learned from the “Masters” (Sanford Meisner, Bill Esper and Seth Riggs). We are the only training program teaching a purely Meisner based technique in the Hudson Valley with a proven record of success. Five decades of unparalleled success worldwide on stage, in film and TV have taught us what we will teach you about the craft, the business and the conduct needed to build a solid career. A class designed specifically for the actor to teach proper technique so that as they develop their craft they can avoid falling into ‘bad habits’ and industry pitfalls.
Classes are 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, /10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15 from 1pm-2:30pm

Modern Meisner Level 2 Adult Acting Classes (8 Sessions)
2025-09-29 19:30 - 2025-11-10 21:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 33 Park Place, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
Scene Study provides an intensive focus on how to use ‘the technique’ to bring a character to life from a script. By expanding awareness of all aspects of creating a scene through improvisation and additional sets of exercises, the actor draws closer to any character’s reality. You will learn all of the elements of how to break down a script and work though improvisation to organically create characters of extraordinary depth and breadth. Using carefully selected material that will provide the ultimate platform for you to create any role, we will explore characterization though improvisation. It will in turn take us back to the words of the author in an extraordinary way that will produce a truly dynamic portrayal.
Classes are 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 from 7:30pm-9pm

Youth Level 2 Meisner Acting Classes (8 Sessions)
2025-09-29 11:00 - 2025-11-10 12:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 33 Park Place, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
Scene Study provides an intensive focus on how to use ‘the technique’ to bring a character to life from a script. By expanding awareness of all aspects of creating a scene through improvisation and additional sets of exercises, the actor draws closer to any character’s reality.
Classes are 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 from 11am-12pm

Sugar Loaf Film Festival
2025-09-27 11:00 - 20:00 | Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, 231 Creamery Pond Rd, Chester, NY, 10918, United States
4th Annual Sugar Loaf Film Festival | September 27 | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM | At the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center | Feat Art of The After Party 7PM – 11PM
Tickets: $20.00 | Students are FREE with a valid student I-D
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of cinematic magic. The Sugar Loaf Film Festival is back on September 27th, showcasing an exceptional lineup of films from emerging filmmakers locally and around the globe!
11:00 AM: FREE Matinee Film Screening
12:00 – 8:00 PM – ALL DAY SCREENINGS
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Art of The After Party
Additional film-tastic events, activities, & happenings will be released soon!

The 2025 HUDSON VALLEY FILM FEST
2025-08-12 16:00 - 2025-08-14 23:00 | Warwick Drive-in Theater, 5 Warwick Tpk, Warwick, NY, 10990, United States
The Hudson Valley Film Fest is back @ the Drive-in! Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday Aug. 12, 13, & 14, 2025
It’s our 10-Year Anniversary!
Join us for pre & post-parties, awards ceremony, photo ops, vendor markets, and a curated selection of short, indie films at the Warwick Drive-In.
www.hudsonvalleyfilmfest.com
Over 3 summer evenings at the Warwick Drive-in, there will be:

pre-parties
food trucks
flea markets
live music by ’71 Super Creep and Pinc Louds
Frick Frack Blackjack
avant-garde performances by “Film Festival Man”
award ceremonies with actor James Cromwell (if his schedule permits!)
on-site art installations by local artists
red carpet photo opps
HVFF merch
a curated program of short, indie films

In addition to the films, the HVFF showcases a curated flea market, featuring local and regional artists and makers.
WARWICK DRIVE-IN THEATER
5 Warwick Turnpike | Warwick, NY. 10990
www.warwickdrivein.com
PRE-PARTY & VENDOR MARKET : 4PM – 8PM
FILM FEST BEGINS AT DUSK / 8PM-ish
TICKETS: INDIVIDUAL NIGHT AND 3-NIGHT PASSES AVAILABLE
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Each evening, attendees can vote by text for the AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD.

In Frame Film Series: May - Mildred Pierce
2025-05-16 19:00 | Safe Harbors Lobby at the Ritz, 107 Broadway, Newburgh, NY, 12550, United States
Saturday, May 16
Safe Harbors’ Lobby at the Ritz – 107 Broadway, Downtown Newburgh
Doors open at 6pm, film introduction and screening begin at 7pm
Tickets are $15
We’ve graduated from The Graduate. Now it’s time to slip into a noir-infused drama, Mildred Pierce (Curtiz, 1945). In an Academy Award winning performance, Joan Crawford stars as a determined single mother who rises from housewife to successful restaurateur to provide for her daughter, Veda. The story unfolds through the murder investigation of Mildred’s second husband. Join us on May 16 for this twisted web of ambition, jealousy, and maternal obsession.
Calling all Cinephiles!
Safe Harbors of the Hudson is proud to present the In Frame Film Series, monthly movie nights at the Lobby at the Ritz hosted by Shane Killoran, Founder and Director of Hit House Creative and the Beacon-based Hit House Film series.
The In Frame Film Series will screen a diverse and dynamic range of titles, with the goal of connecting community via the experience of film. Come early for beverages, traditional movie snacks, food offerings, and time to converse with your fellow cinephiles. Shane will introduce each film, providing insights into the filmmakers and artists involved, historical context and impact, and even some Hollywood gossip.
Monthly film titles will be determined with audience feedback. Follow @safeharborsofthehudson for future screening announcements.

America's Epic Film Festival
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-18 | Warwick Valley Community Center, 11 Hamilton Ave, Warwick, NY, 10990, United States
This year is bigger and better. More films and great networking over three days. Friday night is a free networking night with a panel and bonding, Saturday is Black Tie with films from all over the USA, and Sunday is business casual and filled with up-and-coming student films celebrating the next generation of filmmakers.
5/16 – 7pm-9pm
5/17 – 5pm-9:30pm
5/18 – 10am-12:30pm

Fox-N-Hare Mini Film Fest
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-17 | Fox N Hare Brewing Co., 46 Front Street, Port Jervis, NY, 12771, United States
MAY 15 – THURSDAY
Bar and kitchen open 5pm-9pm
6:30pm: BURYING THE HATCHET: The Tom Quick Story
7:30pm: After Talk w/ Producer Sean Strub

MAY 16 – FRIDAY
Bar and kitchen open 3pm-8:30pm
Live Music intro: The Mead Brothers – song from film
7:00pm: FLUX
7:30pm: Q&A w/ Director, cast, and crew
– film shot on location in Port Jervis!

MAY 17 – SATURDAY
Bar and kitchen open noon-8:30pm
1pm: CROSSINGS [8 min. documentary short]
Live Music intro: Darian Rivera – original baseball song.
1:30pm: FROM THE DUGOUT [30 min. local baseball film]

SATURDAY NIGHT FEATURE
Welcome: WDLC Country Radio host Michelle Taylor
6:30pm: FEATURE: 60 MILES NORTH
8:00pm: Q&A w/ local Director Edward Crawford

Hosted by: Darian Rivera
ADMISSION – FREE – May 15th-17th

Taproom and Kitchen Hours:
Weds: 5-8pm
Thurs: closed (no pop up this week, sorry!)
Fri: 3-8:30pm
Sat: noon-8:30pm
Sun: noon-3:30pm

Modern Meisner Level 1 Acting Classes (8 Sessions)
2025-05-05 19:30 - 2025-06-16 21:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 33 Park Place, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
Introduction to the ‘Meisner Method.’ Learn from a ‘Master’ who learned from the “Masters” (Sanford Meisner, Bill Esper and Seth Riggs). We are the only training program teaching a purely Meisner based technique in the Hudson Valley with a proven record of success. Five decades of unparalleled success worldwide on stage, in film and TV have taught us what we will teach you about the craft, the business and the conduct needed to build a solid career. A class designed specifically for the actor to teach proper technique so that as they develop their craft they can avoid falling into ‘bad habits’ and industry pitfalls.
Every Monday, May 5th-June 16th from 7:30pm-9pm

FREE! Youth Meisner Acting Classes - Ages 8-13 - 8 Sessions
2025-05-05 19:00 - 2025-06-16 21:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 33 Park Place, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
Introduction to the ‘Meisner Method.’
Every Monday, May 5th-June 16th from 7pm-9pm

Scenes from the Sandbox
2025-03-30 14:00 - 15:30 | First Presbyterian Church, 33 Park Place, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
Some of the FINEST LOCAL TALENT with whom we have ever worked will be ‘showcasing’ some of their abilities in a special performance of selected scenes and monologues. These wonderful actors will entertain and amaze you. There will be scenes and monologues from such notable productions as, “Heat,” “Loon Lake,” “Bridesmaids,” “Caddyshack,” “Of Mice and Men,” “Patch Adams,” and “Macbeth” to name just a few. These are the ‘Stars of the Future,’ right here for your enjoyment, TODAY

An Evening with Albert & Friends
2025-03-29 19:30 - 21:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 33 Park Place, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
The presentation stars David Patrick Wilson (as ‘Albert’) and Misha G (as a ‘mysterious guest’), who would become one of the most famous women of all time!

Art of the 'Loaf
2025-02-22 19:00 - 23:00 | Oceane Vineyards, 1661 Kings Hwy, Chester, NY, 10918, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable night of ART, FILM, and LIVE MUSIC at Oceane Vineyards
Age: 21+
Join us for and immersive experience featuring electrifying performances, cutting edge art, and captivating films – all set against the backdrop of a stunning vineyard.
Creative energy at its finest, Live music to move your soul, Films that inspire.
With the support from OC NY Arts Council, this is more than an event-it’s a celebration of art, community, and culture.
$10 recommended donation

Free Workshop
2025-02-22 11:00 - 12:00 | The North King Centre, 21 North St, Middletown, NY, 10940, United States
Free Workshop! Acting Anyone? Ever want to be in pictures? On Stage? TV? The Web? Do you see your self as a “Star? “Well, maybe you are! And it just may be easier than you think! Free your spirit and your hidden talents!
Call for reservations 845-820-8700 or go online to www.aftspa.org

In Frame Film Series - Casablanca
2025-02-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Safe Harbors Lobby at the Ritz, 107 Broadway, Newburgh, NY, 12550, United States
Calling all Cinephiles!
Safe Harbors of the Hudson is proud to present the In Frame Film Series, monthly movie nights at the Lobby at the Ritz hosted by Shane Killoran, Founder and Director of Hit House Creative and the Beacon-based Hit House Film series.
The In Frame Film Series will screen a diverse and dynamic range of titles, with the goal of connecting community via the experience of film. Come early for beverages, traditional movie snacks, food truck offerings, and time to converse with your fellow cinephiles. Shane will introduce each film, providing insights into the filmmakers and artists involved, historical context and impact, and even some Hollywood gossip.
Monthly film titles will be determined with audience feedback. Follow @safeharborsofthehudson for future screening announcements.

In Frame February: Casablanca
Friday, February 14
Safe Harbors’ Lobby at the Ritz – 107 Broadway, Downtown Newburgh
Doors open at 6 pm, film introduction and screening begin at 7 pm
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
It’s a date night premiere for In Frame! Join us for a very special Valentines Day screening of Casablanca, the iconic film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.
“We are so excited to be expanding Safe Harbors’ multimedia offerings this year with new series like In Frame. It’s an honor to join forces with Shane and Hit House to bring a monthly art house film forum to Newburgh, building on the success they’ve had in Beacon, and to grow a community of film lovers from both sides of the Hudson River.”
Ken Martinez, Safe Harbors’ Director of Performing Arts & Community Programming

Regenerative Film Series - Free Movie Screening
2025-02-13 18:45 - 21:00 | Trails End Taphouse, 1197 New York 17A, Greenwood Lake, NY, 10925, United States
Thursday, February 13th
6:45 to 9:00PM
Join us on the second Thursday evening November through March for an informative and entertaining film screening. Discussion to follow the film.
Chris Pawelski almost ran out of time. As a 4th-generation onion farmer on the post-glacial black dirt of Goshen, NY, Chris is just one of millions of farmers in America facing the unnecessarily Sisyphusian task of earning a living. “Muckville” follows the story of Chris’s family farm through time, from the ‘Polish wave’ of the early 20th century, through the onset of climate change-driven crop failures in the 1990s and subsequent pitfalls of US agriculture policy, and Chris’s resulting existential crisis. This short documentary provides rare insight into the ongoing mental health epidemic on American farms, and paints a delicate and emotional portrait of resilience and love amid unbeatable odds. A winner of HUDSY’s 2023’s Community Content Fund Program. Directed, photographed and edited by Jeff Mertz.
Trails End Taphouse
1197 NY Rte 17A
Greenwood Lake, NY, 10925
🍽 Enjoy food and drinks while connecting with like-minded community members.
Chris and Eve Pawelski will be joining us and taking your questions after the film. Don’t miss this special evening of education, inspiration, and connection! 🌿
Please RSVP

Level 1 Modern Meisner Method Youth Meisner 6-10 year olds
2024-10-17 08:00 - 2024-12-05 17:00 | CoLab, 45 St. John Street, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
Learn the basics of the Meisner Method from a protégé of the Master himself who has put this technique to work in all forms of entertainment with great success. Class designed specifically for the young actor to teach proper technique at an early age and avoid falling into bad habits.
Thursdays – 10/17, 10/24, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5 from 6:30pm-7:30pm

Sugar Loaf Film Festival
2024-10-05 11:00 - 20:00 | Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, 231 Creamery Pond Rd, Chester, NY, 10918, United States
3rd Annual Sugar Loaf Film Festival | October 5 | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM | At the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center
Tickets: $20.00 | Tickets are on sale at www.sugarloafpacny.com!
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of cinematic magic. The Sugar Loaf Film Festival is back on October 5th, showcasing an exceptional lineup of films from emerging filmmakers locally and around the globe!
Additional film-tastic events, activities, & happenings will be released soon!

Additional Sugar Loaf Adventures on October 5th:
Sugar Loaf 5K: No Loafin’ Around – October 5th | 9:00 AM | Start & Finish at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center | Sign up today at RunSignup.com

Level 1 Meisner Acting Classes (Youth or Adult) 8 Sessions
2024-09-28 13:00 - 14:30 | CoLab, 45 St. John Street, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
Introduction to the ‘Meisner Method.’ Learn from a ‘Master’ who learned from the “Masters” (Sanford Meisner, Bill Esper and Seth Riggs). We are the only training program teaching a purely Meisner based technique in the Hudson Valley with a proven record of success. Five decades of unparalleled success worldwide on stage, in film and TV have taught us what we will teach you about the craft, the business and the conduct needed to build a solid career. A class designed specifically for the actor to teach proper technique so that as they develop their craft they can avoid falling into ‘bad habits’ and industry pitfalls.*Level 1 Includes a free Private Class with Monologue Video Taping upon Graduation

'In-person; AFTSPA Acting Workshop
2024-09-21 14:00 - 15:00 | CoLab, 45 St. John Street, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
Meisner Acting is the method used by Chad Boseman and James Franco to name just a few! Speech Level Singing (SLS) is the method used by Madonna, Janet Jackson, the late Michael Jackson’s, Mariah Carey just to name a few! Learn about these methods right here in the Hudson Valley!

Monroe NY Film Class
2024-09-18 16:30 - 2024-10-23 18:00 | Smith Clove Park, 133 Spring Street, Monroe, NY, 10950, United States
WEDNESDAYS ONLY 9/18-10/23
6 Week Session + The Monroe Film Festival
Starting September 18th-October 23rd, every Wednesday 4:30pm-6pm
Presented by Michael Jacoby & Daveas Espinal
Sign up on The Smiths Clove Park Website
$10 for Monroe Residents, $20 for Non-Monroe Residentsmonro

Introductory Modern Meisner Acting Workshop
2024-08-17 13:00 - 14:30 | CoLab, 45 St. John Street, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
$10 Special offer! Live Acting Workshop!For Actors, Public Speakers, Communicators, Children

2024 Hudson Valley Film Fest
2024-08-13 - 2024-08-15 | Warwick Drive-in Theater, 5 Warwick Tpk, Warwick, NY, 10990, United States
Save the Date!

Join Us! . . . as we celebrate our 9th year of celebrating indie film and the local arts scene in the Hudson Valley.

Submit your film to the 2024 Hudson Valley Film Festival!

Connect with fellow filmmakers and cinephiles under the stars at the Warwick Drive-In and enjoy films of all genres, from quirky to classic.
First-time directors, student filmmakers, and seasoned pros are all welcome. We celebrate all that is indie.

Level 1 Adult Meisner Acting Class 8 Sessions*
2024-07-02 19:30 - 2024-08-06 21:00 | CoLab, 45 St. John Street, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
We are the only training program teaching a purely Meisner based technique in the Hudson Valley with a proven record of success. Five decades of unparalleled success worldwide on stage, in film and TV have taught us what we will teach you about the craft, the business and the conduct needed to build a solid career. A class designed specifically for the actor to teach proper technique so that as they develop their craft they can avoid falling into ‘bad habits’ and industry pitfalls. Classes are July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6th. 7:30pm-9pm.

In-Person Workshop @ CoLab
2024-06-15 14:00 - 15:00 | CoLab, 45 St. John Street, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
Level 1 Meisner Acting Workshop
What you will learn:
* The Definition of Act
* The Modern Meisner Method of Acting
* Seth Riggs Speech Level Singing (SLS)
* Creating and Managing Your Career
* Acting is a Team Sport
* Followed by your questions in a fun Q & A.
​Reach us at 845.820.8700

Advanced Professional Meisner Acting Class: 8 Sessions
2024-06-10 19:30 - 21:00 | CoLab, 45 St. John Street, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
Mondays 7:30-9pm (June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1)
This course is designed for the professional who is stepping up their game.
Applicants must have completed 2 levels of Modern Meisner Training and must have an interview to determine their proficiency in the method in order to qualify. Furthermore, we take the exploration of performance in totally imaginary circumstance (CGI, AI). In the current environment of production for presentation, so much of what was formerly ‘practical” environment and locations with real sets and props have been replaced by ‘green screen’ and simulation, with which the actor must deal as if that alternative reality was in fact real, requiring an entirely new set of skills, yet still based in the ‘Meisner Method.’

Story Screen Movie Trivia
2024-06-05 19:00 | Newburgh Brewing Company, 88 S Colden Street, Newburgh, NY, 12550, United States
MOVIE TRIVIA!
That’s right Trivia faithful, the crew from Story Screen are back once again to host their epic Movie Trivia!
