ArtPort Kingston

08/22/2026

Last night was super, perfect weather, good vibe, great films screened at Keep It Local Film Festival

Tonight is the last night so come join us 7-8 pm- grab some food and hang out
8-10 pm- watch a super variety of 14 short films

08/21/2026

Opening tonight at 7pm
Keep it Local Film Festival
ArtYard Kingston

Friday, August 21 includes one feature film and 6 shorts.
Saturday, August 22 showcases films by 14 filmmakers.

August 21 & 22, 2026
7:00–10:30 PM | Films begin around 8:00 PM
(pre-film there will be snacks available on site)
ArtYard Kingston
80 Smith Avenue, Kingston, NY

After each evening’s screening, stay with us for a moderated Q&A with the filmmakers and a chance to connect and talk about the work.

🎟️ Admission is donation-based — and we appreciate the support!

Bring a chair or blanket, grab a drink or a snack, and settle in under the summer sky. We can’t wait to spend three nights of film, conversation, community, and outdoor cinema with you!

Come keep it local with us!

Summer Film Series is produced with technical support from Radio Kingston and Partnered with Inside + Out Upstate NY

08/20/2026

🌧️ Rain Check, Kingston! 🌧️

Due to tonight’s rainy forecast, we are cancelling tonight’s (Thursday, Aug 20) Keep It Local film screening for safety and comfort.

The good news? You won’t miss a thing. We are rolling tonight’s featured program into our Friday and Saturday lineups, so you’ll still get to catch all of these incredible local films on the big screen!

🗓️ Updated Schedule:

* Friday 8/21: doors open at 7pm | Expanded Film Program starts at 8pm

* Saturday 8/22: doors open at 7pm | Expanded Film Program starts at 8pm

Grab your tickets via the link in our bio, dry off tonight, and we’ll see you tomorrow night under clearer skies! 🍿✨

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08/20/2026

Keep it Local Film Festival has amazing support from local community of businesses and friends

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Inside and Out Upstate, DIY or Die Productions, Chronogram THE PENNY
CAPE & TAVERN
WOODSTOCK
WDS
DAY SCHOOL
PHOENICIA DINER.
WOODSTOCK
THE golden
NOTE BOOK
GOLDKNNOTEBOOK.COM
NEST OEGGS
An Old Time Country Store
JOYOUS HOME HANDYMAN
tender land
home
SLEEPOVER
TRADING CO.
be kind, rewind your childhood
WOODSTOCK DESIGN
PHOENICIA PLAYHOUSE
PEEKAMOOSE
RESTAURANT & TAP ROOM
wood stock book fest!
BURGERS
THANK YOU TO OUR INDIVIDUAL
SUPPORTERS
Allan Hirsch, Maya Ziv, Roy Graham,and Marcos Stafne.

08/18/2026

huge thank you to Chrongram Magazine for announcing the Keep It Local Film Festival! w
We’re so excited to bring filmmakers, storytellers, artists, and our local community together to celebrate independent film and the incredible talent right here in our own backyard.
Expect a great mix of films, inspiring stories, meaningful conversations, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow film lovers. Most importantly, it’s a celebration of keeping creativity, culture, and community local.

Expect a great mix of tilms, inspiring stories, meaningful conversations, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow film lovers. Most importantly, it’s a celebration of keeping creativity, culture, and community local.
Thank you, Chrongram Magazine, for helping us spread the word.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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08/17/2026

Check out what will be on view at the upcoming KEEP IT LOCAL FILM FESTIVAL this Thursday-Saturday ArtYard Kingston

Curated by Cellar Door Cinema

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08/13/2026

We are getting ready for next weeks Film Festival Aug 20-22

KEEP IT LOCAL FILM FESTNAL
EMERGING HUDSON VALLEY FILMMAKERS

20+ Films:
Concessions & Snacks
Live Q & A with local filmmakers

IMAGE IS A STILL FROM “TWO GOOD MINUTES” BY LISE ELLINGSEN
ARTPORT KINGSTON

AUGUST 20, 21, 22
7-10pm films start at 8pm
ArtYard, 80 Smith Ave, Kingston
SUGGESTED DONATION:
$10 PER PERSON

08/07/2026

We are so excited for the return of the Summer Film Series at Artport Kingston, co-hosted by Jack Warren.

Spend three evenings celebrating film, creativity, and community. Featuring a selection of short films by emerging and established local filmmakers, followed by a Q&A with the artists themselves. It’s a great opportunity to support local talent and spend a fun summer evening at ArtYard! We’d love to see you there!

📍 Artport Kingston
🗓 August 20, 21 & 22
🕖 7:00–10:00 PM

Bring a friend and enjoy a memorable night of cinema with us. 🎬

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07/03/2026

06/30/2026

We are still glowing from the incredible energy of Stay Frosty and wanted to send a huge thank you to Taliesin Thomas for her super write up-in Hyperallergic and including Stay Frosty in the coverage of

It means so much to have this creative project recognized and shared with a wider audience. Thanks to all the enthusiasm, imagination and generosity of more than 50 participates and the thousands of visitors and conversations, unexpected counters, and moments of connection that unfolded throughout the weekend, made it truly unforgettable.

Thank you, Taliesin, for spending time, capturing the spirit of the event and helping tell the story.