The homegrown community for Hudson Valley professionals, creators, and businesses.

Founded in 2000, the Woodstock Film Festival (WFF) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that nurtures and supports emerging and established filmmakers, sharing their creative voices through an annual festival and year-round programming.

Jessie Zarrelli

Hopewell Junction / Dutchess County

Hi, I'm Jessie, a HV native. I went to acting school in NYC, lived in LA for 3 years & returned to Dutchess County in the Fall. I'm an actress (comedy/drama/commercials) & do V/O work. I've written a 1 woman show + do improv. Excited to work with you!

Julian Blackmore

Ulster Park / Ulster County

With a passion for story telling, and a knack for groove-orientated, ear-wormy soundtracks, I’ll work with you to make the project you’ve worked so hard to create, sound the very best it can be.

Lisa Marcantonio

Newburgh / Orange County

Owner and maker of Lilac and Poly custom clay family portraits and ornaments. I specialize in pets and families.

Josiah Huff

Catskill / Greene County

I have been working professionally as a web developer for 6 years and 4 years in eCommerce as a web dev/digital marketer/data analyst. I'm currently searching for work in Front End Web Dev working primarily in React.

Luis Rosado

High Falls / Ulster County

I use traditional construction methods to create both traditional, and non-traditional heirloom quality furniture and home goods from locally harvested wood. My shop is located in High Falls, New York Instagram.com/rosado.works

Work-based learning coordinator at Ulster BOCES

Michael Roach

Albany / Albany County

Michael Roach is an award-winning marketing professional. He runs his own marketing firm and is a past president of the American Marketing Association NY Capital Region chapter. Michael enjoys speaking with audiences about marketing, design, and technology.

Brooke Lane

Kingston / Ulster County

Interior designer in Kingston, NY. Specializing in paint color selection, selection of finishes, furniture arrangement and styling.

Christopher Nostrand

Ulster Park / Ulster County

Chris Nostrand owns Nostrand Productions LLC, is an independent award-winning filmmaker and part-time faculty at both Marist College and SUNY Orange's film and TV production departments with a Master of Fine Arts in Integrated Media Arts from Hunter College.

A freelance graphic designer, presentation designer and photographer with over 20 years of experience. Worked on print and digital projects for the retail and corporate media entertainment companies.

All things creative. Previously from Cali, HV newbie, trying to hone my skills while transitioning to a totally new area.

Kevin Leipheimer

Saugerties / Ulster County

Owner of Always Already Films, a post-production studio located in Saugerties, NY.

I teach Graphic Visual Art and Multimedia and Ulster BOCES

Jesse Brown

Rosendale / Ulster County

With over 20 years of media production and storytelling expertise, Jesse deeply believes in the power of place. He couldn’t be more excited to be building HUDSY in the same place where he grew up.

Nadine Robbins

Stanfordville / Dutchess County

Creative freedom defines my professions. This element of artistic expression has underlined my designs, projects, and paintings for over three decades as both an established painter and graphic design expert. And as a bonus, I have an oyster obsession :)

Ian Landsman

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

Founder of HelpSpot, 18 years bootstrapped and profitable.

I am a commercial portrait photographer, with a strong emphasis on advertising and editorial image creation. We work at helping clients create lasting portraits that showcase their best qualities.

Victoria Bentley

Lagrangeville / Dutchess County

I am a comedian, writer, and voice actor looking to collaborate with animators, documentarians, journalists, podcasters, radio hosts, and other creatives in the HV!

Bass McNeese

Red Hook / Dutchess County

I'm Bass (like the guitar!), a NYC and Hudson Valley-based artist/storyteller with a BFA in Animation from the School of Visual Arts. I am currently open to freelance or full-time work.

I’m Alexander Peraza and I am a 3D designer and fabricator. Currently, I am completing my graduate studies in Digital Design and Fabrication and working as a 3D Printer technician and CAD designer at the Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center.

Goodnight Kenny! A neighborhood bar!

Patrick O'Brien

New Windsor / Orange County

Hello! My name is Patrick O'Brien & I am currently a senior at SUNY New Paltz getting ready to graduate in May! I love all things creative & design related, specifically with a newfound love for UI/UX design. :)

Taylor Stone

New Paltz / Ulster County

Hi there! I'm Taylor Stone, I'm a junior at SUNY New Paltz. BFA in Graphic Design with a minor in Digital Design and Fabrication. I have a passion for anything to do with birds and I also run my own small business where I design and produce clothing designs.