An account of underground resistance fighters in Nazi-occupied France.

In this locally-made 15 minute short film, wealthy Brooklynites come to the Catskills to build their dream retirement home. Despite warnings about a cantankerous and territorial neighbor, they insist on seeing their favorite parcel. Things take a dark and twisted turn when they encounter a disgruntled single dad with radical views. This shakes them to the core. However, an unexpected act of humanity changes their course. (Sharon Breslau, U.S., 2025, 15 min.)

A group of Calcutta city slickers, including the well-off Asim (Soumitra Chatterjee), the meek Sanjoy (Subhendu Chatterjee) and the brutish Hari (Samit Bhanja), head out for a weekend in the wilderness. Before long, however, the friends find themselves neglecting nature in favor of hard drinking and hitting on the nearby tribeswomen. But as the men spend more time with the local people, they begin to realize that the social standings that mean so much to them hold no importance in the wild.

An English pianist living in Rome witnesses the brutal murder of his psychic neighbor. With the help of a tenacious young reporter, he tries to discover the killer using very unconventional methods. The two are soon drawn into a shocking web of dementia and violence.

A mysterious black-clad gunfighter wanders a mystical Western landscape encountering multiple bizarre characters.

The New Italian Cinema Showcase is underwritten by the Ulster County Italian American Foundation in collaboration with Bard College, Vassar and Marist.   A writer ends up for a crazy and unexpected act in prison, where she meets with some young inmates. Once out the writer and the other women maintain their friendship, an authentic bond that no one else will be able to understand.

Ghost in the Machine is a gripping and urgently relevant investigative documentary exposing the buried history of artificial intelligence, not as a neutral system of algorithms, but as a technology shaped by racism, misogyny, eugenics, and entrenched structures of power long before it entered everyday life. Rejecting the notion of AI as inevitable or objective, the film traces how myths of progress and efficiency have obscured deeper political and cultural agendas, revealing the ideological foundations beneath the systems now reshaping modern society. Structured as an eight-chapter inquiry, the film blends historical excavation with contemporary analysis to confront essential questions: who built these systems, whose values they encode, and who they benefit. Directed by Valerie Veatch, whose Sundance-premiering films Me @ The Zoo (HBO) and Love Child (HBO) examined how emerging technologies transform identity, power, and culture, Ghost in the Machine employs a bold yet accessible cinematic approach that is as unsettling as it is illuminating, offering a visceral understanding of a technology that now touches nearly every aspect of modern life. This is not a film about machines. It is a film about power. Ghost in the Machine interrogates who builds AI, who benefits from it, and who bears the cost. Audiences around the world are requesting spaces to screen this mandatory film. “Mind-bending Sundance doc Ghost in the Machine asks the hard questions about AI’s origins and potential misuses.” - IndieWire

In this singular event, Ocean Vuong will discuss the heart-wrenching documentary about the labor struggle between a coal miners' strike and the corporation's violent pushback, which lasted a full year. Winner of the 1977 Academy Award and ranked 24 in Sight and Sound's greatest documentaries of all time, this film doesn't hold back from the grit and reality of labor crimes, as well as Appalachian life. (dir. Barbara Kopple, 1976, USA, 103 min.) "The stars of the film are the men and women of Harlan County, portrayed here not as patronized mountain folks but as human beings." — Variety

Live From Upstate Discounted ticket for members + Saugerties (12477) residents (with ID) Join Upstate Films in welcoming Ian Flanigan home to Saugerties. A night of storytelling and unreleased songs on an intimate stage in his hometown, by the musician praised by Blake Shelton as a “once-in-a-lifetime vocalist.” Flanigan has since built a career rooted in authenticity, heart, and relentless touring. Originally from Saugerties, NY, Ian began touring independently at just 17 years old, carving his path across the country as a grassroots performer. He’s played renowned stages including Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival,Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival, and Austin City Limits, steadily building a loyal fan base through raw talent and genuine connection. He has shared the stage with Blake Shelton, Parker McCollum, Trace Adkins, Larry Fleet, Bob Schneider, and many more—bringing his commanding presence and heartfelt storytelling to venues and festivals across the country. Whether solo or backed by a full band, Flanigan’s live show is both intimate and unforgettable. Ian Flanigan is a nationally touring singer-songwriter known for his soulful, gravel-toned baritone and standout performances on NBC’s The Voice, where he finished as a Top 3 finalist on Team Blake.  The Live From Upstate series is generously underwritten by the Ettinger Foundation. Upstate Films programs are made possible by Arts Mid Hudson.

Vahid, an unassuming mechanic, has a chance encounter with Eghbal, a man he strongly suspects to be his former sadistic jailhouse captor. Panicked, Vahid gathers several former prisoners, all abused by that same captor, to try and confirm Eghbal's identity. As the bickering group drives around Tehran with the captive, they must confront how far to take matters into their own hands with their presumed tormentor. From master filmmaker Jafar Panahi comes a searing moral thriller that engages with complex ideas about the uncertainty of the truth and the choice between revenge and mercy, as Panahi turns his personal dissonance into a profound and galvanizing work of art.

The New Italian Cinema Showcase oping film, underwritten by the Ulster County Italian American Foundation in collaboration with Bard College, Vassar and Marist.  For the band of tombaroli, thieves of ancient grave goods and archaeological wonders, the Chimera means redemption from work and the dream of easy wealth. For Arthur, the Chimera looks like the woman he lost, Beniamina. To find her, Arthur challenges the invisible, searches everywhere, goes inside the earth – in search of the door to the afterlife of which myths speak.

La Salsa Vive is a vibrant cinematic exploration of Afro-Antillean music’s history, tracing its roots from New York’s lively streets to Cali, Colombia, now the global salsa capital. (dir. Juan Carvajal, Colombia, 2025, 101 min.)

Live From Upstate The most lauded of Anger's Magick Lantern Cycle, Lucifer Rising is perhaps the most groundbreaking of his films, which go back to the late 1930’s and are cited as major influences for John Waters, David Lynch and others. This film, preceded by "Scorpio Rising," will be paired with a live soundtrack by Constant Smiles. (dir. Kenneth Anger, U.S./U.K./West Germany, 1972, 30 min.) Constant Smiles is a dynamic, ever-evolving musical collective led by songwriter Ben Jones, known for shifting sounds from ambient pop to indie folk, blending hazy textures with profound lyrics about humanity, intimacy, and growth, evolving from its 2009 Martha's Vineyard beginnings into a respected underground scene staple, especially after releasing acclaimed albums like Paragons and Moonflowers on Sacred Bones and Felte labels.

An intimate, unconventional portrait of Marc Jacobs, crafted by Sofia Coppola to capture the genius and singular universe of the iconic American designer.

Notorious Baltimore criminal and underground figure Divine goes up against a sleazy married couple who make a passionate attempt to humiliate her and seize her tabloid-given title as "The Filthiest Person Alive".

Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.

A mysterious video has been linked to a number of deaths, and when an inquisitive journalist finds the tape and views it herself, she sets in motion a chain of events that puts her own life in danger.

From the Academy Award®-winning filmmakers behind Everything Everywhere All at Once and Navalny; a father-to-be tries to figure out what is happening with all this AI insanity. The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist is a hand-made, eye-opening documentary about the most powerful technology humanity has ever created... and what’s at stake if we get it wrong.

In the near future, a charismatic leader summons the street gangs of New York City in a bid to take it over. When he is killed, The Warriors are falsely blamed and now must fight their way home while every other gang is hunting them down.