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Stockade Works is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the potential of the film and tv industry in the

We are training a diverse, local workforce, providing access to entertainment and technology jobs, and producing our own film & TV, digital products & platforms, and events. We are helping to make the Hudson Valley the next great destination for production and technology. www.stockadeworks.org •

05/26/2026

Leading our upcoming Stockade Works Industry Session - The Cinematic Interview Workshop - in regards to all things Sound, is Mike O'Brien! 🎧🎤

Mike O’Brien is an experienced audio professional well-versed in all aspects of location sound from ENG to EFP to multi-camera live events to narrative and documentary films. His broad range of skills cover all aspects of location-based audio engineering, video engineering (including 35+ years of New York Fashion Week live events for top tier and up-and-coming designers), camera operating, and media management. Facile with broadcast systems and digital cinema cameras and a mentor to scores of new and established audio-video professionals.

His professional approach, problem solving, and calm demeanor have resulted in stellar productions and happy clients for over 39 years.

Join us for this exciting event happening June 13th - visit https://www.stockadeworks.org/community-events/interviews to reserve your spot today!

05/21/2026

Stockade Works is proud to offer our 2nd Industry Session - The Cinematic Interview Workshop: Lighting, Framing & Sound for Professional Results with Rick Siegel & Michael O’Brien!

Rick Siegel will be leading this workshop in regards to all things Cinematography & Lighting Design 🎥💡

Rick Siegel is an award-winning Director of Photography whose work in film, television and brand spans more than 30 years, in both domestic and international productions. His body of work includes narrative feature films Bomber (Paul Cotter, director), Trust, Greed, Bourbon & Bullets (Scott Kawczynski, director), and short films The Shovel, The Dare Project, Buy It and 20 Dollar Drink. Recent non-fiction projects include two Netflix feature documentaries - Dick Johnson is Dead (Emmy Award winner), and Becoming (Emmy nominated). Rick has designed and photographed over 200 music and comedy projects including Miley Cyrus: Stand by You (Peacock), Bill Murray’s New World: Cradle of Civilization, Chelsea Handler: Evolution (HBO). His Fashion Week and fragrance credits include Vogue World Runway Show, Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Mark Jacobs, Calvin Klein, and Donna Karan. His work with Cartier includes jewelry presentations for top tier clientele. Additional commercial clients include Condé Nast, Duracell, Reebok, and Time-Life.

Awards: 1995 EMMY – Outstanding Achievement for Single Camera Photography – Crash the Curiousaurus (ABC)

2024 EMMY - Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video - Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (ABC)

2025 EMMY - Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video - Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (ABC)

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn from working industry professionals - visit https://www.stockadeworks.org/community-events/interviews to learn more and reserve your spot today!

05/19/2026

✨Youth Access to Careers in the Arts✨

Meet former Stockade Works Access Youth (SWAY) lead instructor Kristina Perez, and learn more about why we believe so strongly in providing youth access to careers in the arts!

Our SWAY program introduces high school students to below-the-line crew positions, teaching them the true functionality of a film or tv production. As Kristina mentions, it not only gives them a much greater appreciation for the work that goes into the content they consume, but it also opens their minds to the myriad of career paths available in this field.

Join us for fun in the sun on July 9th at the Make Local Work Summer Benefit, and join us in our goal to provide "the tools of a film school education to those who would otherwise not have access to it", inspiring not only adults, but also youth at the high school level! 🎥🌞🍻✨

🎟️ https://www.stockadeworks.org/community-events/benefit-2026 🎟️

05/14/2026

Thank you New York State Council on the Arts for the shout out and for supporting Stockade Works' financial sustainability and future!

05/13/2026

Stockade Works Industry Sessions continues with an exciting new learning event: The Cinematic Interview Workshop With Rick Siegel & Mike O’Brien. You have a powerful story to tell. This workshop will help you capture it beautifully!

In this hands-on, information-rich session, you’ll learn how to shoot, light, and record high-quality interviews that look polished and sound professional. Whether you're creating a documentary, branded content, or narrative work, strong interview technique is essential.

🗓️Date: June 13, 2026 - with 2 sessions offered - please select the session that best fits your experience level.

✅Session 1: 9am-1pm (Beginner)
Beginner: If you have some experience shaping light and framing interviews - and feel comfortable setting up your DSLR, video camera and audio - this workshop is designed to help you build a stronger visual foundation and refine your eyes and ears.

✅Session 2: 2pm-6pm (Intermediate/Advanced)
Intermediate: If you’ve already spent time lighting and shooting interviews across different projects, but are looking to elevate your craft, expand your creative toolkit, and approach interviews with greater intention and cinematic depth, this workshop will offer fresh perspective and practical insight.

📍Location: The Asterisk
273 Hurley Avenue, Kingston, NY

Visit https://www.stockadeworks.org/community-events/interviews to learn more and to reserve your spot! 🎬

05/12/2026

✨The Skills to Work✨

Meet Stockade Works Grad Willis Williams who attended our Intro to Production Coordinating workshop in 2024, and has been working steadily in the film and TV industry ever since.

Learn from Willis about the Stockade Works pipeline - from training to job placement, mentorship, and referrals - and how this creates a win/win for residents and for productions choosing to shoot in our region 🎥

☀️🍹🎶 Join us at our Make Local Work benefit on July 9th at , and be a part of Stockade Works' mission - providing that open doors to creative careers for people from all backgrounds throughout the Hudson Valley. See you there!

🎟️🎟️🎟️ https://www.stockadeworks.org/community-events/benefit-2026

05/08/2026

So what is the Make Local Work benefit all about?

It's about the best of the : our , incredible local food, delicious craft drinks, live music, dancing, outdoor summer fun, interactive games, and—most importantly—scholarships that open doors to creative careers.

Check out this video from last year's gathering to see why the Make Local Work benefit is such a fabulous event to attend!

Your ticket purchase directly supports the Stockade Works Scholarship Fund—creating pathways for historically underserved populations into careers in Film & TV through training, networking, job referrals, and mentorship, all right here in the Hudson Valley.

🎟️Reserve your tickets today!
🎟️ https://www.stockadeworks.org/mlw2026

05/07/2026

✨Tickets are officially on sale!✨

Join us on Thursday, July 9th at Arrowood Farms for the 2026 Make Local Work Benefit, an evening of authentic, acoustic live Cajun music from Lapin Coquin, craft libations and delicious local bites from Phoenicia Diner, Aloha Tacos, and EatChurch; plus Upstate Jamboree games and more! 🌞🌞🌞

All proceeds support the Stockade Works Scholarship Fund, opening doors for historically underserved populations in the to access careers in the region’s growing Film & TV industry. We look forward to seeing you there!!🥂

🎟️ https://www.stockadeworks.org/community-events/benefit-2026

05/05/2026

⚡️FLASH SALE - 10% OFF + RAFFLE ENTRY FOR 48 HOURS ONLY⚡️

The countdown to Stockade Works Make Local Work Summer Benefit has begun!! 🎉🎉🎉

Support the Stockade Works Scholarship Fund, while attending everyone’s favorite event of the summer at Arrowood Farms! The benefit, on Thursday, July 9 from 6PM to 9PM, brings together the film & television community from across the region, while celebrating the best of food, drinks, and live music.

Take advantage of the flash sale today and tomorrow only! Reserve your tickets within the next 48 hours to get 10% off AND the chance to win a weeknight stay at the gorgeous Mohonk Mountain House!

🎟️🎟️🎟️Discounted pre-sale tickets are available now at www.stockadeworks.org/mlw2026 - reserve them while you still can!

And a very special thank you to Mohonk Mountain House for this wonderful gift to the winning Stockade Works' supporter!

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