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The Hudson International Film Festival New York is a New York City-based festival founded in 2019 that has built a reputation for presenting a broad mix of independent and mainstream cinema through a hybrid digital format. It is notable for its global reach and for showcasing documentaries, shorts, music videos, and feature films while connecting filmmakers and audiences through screenings, interviews, and awards programming.[1]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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