Woodstock Film Festival

The festival's "Maverick Awards," held the Saturday night of the festival are given for: The Honorary Maverick Award is given each year to a fixture in the world of film, typically veteran directors, actors or industry professionals who have left their permanent mark on entertainment.

Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus (2001), Filmmaker Les Blank (2000) Recipients have included professionals in the entertainment industry who have made an impact in their craft.

Past recipients have included CEO & Founder of NEON Tom Quinn (2021), Robin Bronk CEO of the Creative Coalition (2011), marketing and distribution guru Bob Berney (2010), Ted Hope (2009), James Schamus (2008), Ted Sarandos (2007), Jonathan Sehring (2006), John Sloss (2005).

[1] The festival holds a yearly Career Day, focused on bringing direct insight from the film world to aspiring students.

Honorary award recipients included Ethan Hawke, Awkwafina, Leave No Trace director Debra Granik and IFC Films president Arianna Bocco