Story Screen Cinema is proud to partner with Musician & Director Jeremy Schonfeld to announce its inaugural Story Screen Music Film Festival (SSMFF) on November 13 – 17, 2024. The Story Screen Music Film Festival (SSMFF) presents eleven film screenings featuring a selection of genres – narrative, documentary, live performances, short films and more – all based around the symbiotic relationship between the video and audio mediums.
Tickets are $10. Three-screening passes may be purchased for $25. Full festival passes cost $60 (and include free popcorn all week long!) Tickets may be purchased in-person at the StoryScreen Cinema Box Office located at: 160 Fairview Avenue, Suite 78, Hudson, NY 12534, or directly through their website: www.storyscreenpresents.com by visiting the “Events” tab.
FILM DESCRIPTIONS AND FESTIVAL INFO:
FESTIVAL TICKETS:
● Individual Screenings: $10 per person
● 3-Screening Pass: $25 (Choose any 3 films)
● Full Festival Pass: $60 (Good for any film! Includes free popcorn with each screening!)
Tommy
WEDNESDAY, November 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM – (Come early to play pinball in our arcade!)
(Musical/Fantasy; 1 hr, 51 mins)
The 1975 British psychedelic musical fantasy, written and directed by Ken Russell, based on
The Who’s 1969 rock opera album of the same name, tells the story about a “psychosomatically
deaf, mute, and blind” boy who becomes a pinball champion and religious leader. The film
features a star-studded ensemble cast, including the band members themselves (most notably,
The Who’s lead singer Roger Daltrey, in the title role), Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed, Eric Clapton,
Tina Turner, Elton John, Robert Powell and Jack Nicholson
1-800-ON HER OWN
THURSDAY, November 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM:
(Documentary; 1 hr, 17 mins)
This newly-released documentary directed by Dana Flor, follows ground-breaking musician Ani
DiFranco, who now balances her passion for touring and creating music with a loving partner
and two children. Flor provides an intimate glimpse into DiFranco’s unique artistry and modern
family life.
The Father Who Stayed – (Premiere Screening followed by Q&A)
THURSDAY, November 14, 2024 at 8:00 PM:
(Drama/Musical; 1 hr, 46 mins)
From director/songwriter Jeremy Schonfeld, The Father Who Stayed (TFWS) is a feature-length
music-driven cinematic experience about a single father mourning the loss of his only child,
daughter Emily Rose. This is a film about life, loss, community, and the stories that keep us
connected. Starring, Christian Campbell (True Detective, Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical).
https://www.thefatherwhostayed.com/
Flashdance
FRIDAY, November 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM:
(Romance/Dance; 1hr, 35 mins)
Starring Jennifer Beals, this 1983 dance extravaganza features some of the earliest examples
of music video-like scenes in movies, eventually inspiring films like Footloose, Top Gun and
Purple Rain, and features one of the most successful and award-winning movie soundtracks of
all time.
Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical (w/ actor Christian Campbell)
FRIDAY, November 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM:
(Musical/Comedy; 1 hr, 52 mins)
The 2005 musical-comedy film version of the outstanding stage musical based on the 1936
exploitation film of the same name. Christian Campbell, Kristen Bell and John Kassir, all who
had previously performed their roles in the stage musical, are joined by talents like Alan
Cumming, Ana Gasteyer, Steven Weber and Neve Campbell.
Moment to Moment: The Making of The Violet Hour
SATURDAY, November 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM:
(Documentary/Musical; 1 hr)
A one hour documentary about the creation of the Studio Cast Recording of the musical
The Violet Hour, featuring Tony Award-winners Santino Fontana and Brandon Uranowitz, along
with Tony and Grammy-nominee Jeremy Jordan, and Broadway stars Solea Pfeiffer and Erika
Henningsen.
The Last Waltz
SATURDAY, November 16, 2024 at 4:00 PM:
(Documentary/Musical; 1 hr, 57 mins)
From Director Martin Scorsese comes the epic farewell show of The Band at San Francisco’s
Winterland Ballroom on November 25, 1976. This documentary features standout performances
by rock legends such as Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell and Muddy
Waters, as well as interviews discussing the group’s history and life on the road.
Purple Rain
SATURDAY, November 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM:
(Musical/Romance; 1 hr, 55 mins)
This 1984 American musical drama features Prince and his band The Revolution, in a narrative
film based on the group’s sixth studio album of the same name. The movie follows the Kid, an
easily-angered musician who tries to avoid making the same mistakes as his truculent father
(Clarence Williams III), while navigating the club scene and a rocky relationship with a
captivating singer, Apollonia (Apollonia Kotero). But another musician, Morris (Morris Day),
looks to steal the Kid’s spotlight — and his girl.
Assorted Musical Cartoon Shorts
SUNDAY, November 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM:
(Animation/Musical; 90 mins)
A collection of animated shorts all with a musical spin from around the world, ranging from the
early 20th century to today.
Wayne’s World
SUNDAY, November 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM:
(Comedy/Musical; 1 hr, 35 mins)
The 1992 comedy based on the famous SNL sketch, features Mike Myers and Dana Carvey
reprising their roles as hosts of a public access talk show, who get swept up into the world of
music production and record companies.
Dory Previn: On My Way to Where
SUNDAY, November 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM:
(Documentary; 1 hr, 19 min)
The 2024 documentary, from co-directors Julia Greenberg and Dianna Dilworth, follows Dory
Previn, an Academy Award nominated lyricist for Hollywood musicals, writing songs for the likes
of Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland. A 1960s Hollywood tabloid scandal ultimately led to her
re-emergence as a cult artist in the Laurel Canyon music scene.
ABOUT STORY SCREEN MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL:
The Story Screen Music Film Festival (SSMFF) is a new film festival spotlighting both
music-based cinematic storytelling and the songwriters and musical storytellers whose words
and music deserve our collective attention. This exciting program is a collection of premier and
classic concert/movie musicals, music documentaries, and experimental cinematic concert
events, including several video shorts by local Upstate New York Indie musicians and artists!
ABOUT JEREMY SCHONFELD:
Jeremy is a celebrated, Billboard charting singer-songwriter, composer/lyricist and film maker.
Albums include Brooklyn to Beacon, 37 Notebooks, Blue Skies and All, and concept albums for
both Drift and Iron & Coal. Look for the soundtrack recordings for The Father Who Stayed and a
new accompanying solo album by Jeremy to be released later this year. Jeremy, a proud
Beaconite, is also Co-Founder of the Beacon Bonfire Music and Arts Festival, held annually in
Beacon, NY. https://www.jeremyschonfeld.com/
ABOUT STORY SCREEN CINEMA:
Story Screen Cinema is a 3-screen movie theater showing first-run, independent, foreign, and
repertory films located in Hudson, NY. Located at 160 Fairview Ave., Suite 78, Hudson, NY
12534, the theater also features a lobby with retro arcade games and ten amazing pinball
machines, as well as hot food, movie concessions and a full bar offering fun movie-themed
beverages. Owned and operated by Mike Burdge and Diana DiMuro.
For Media Inquiries or information about sponsorship or advertising
opportunities, please contact Mike Burdge at: info@storyscreenpresents.com