Join us as we look back at 2025, and forward to 2026
While the year isn’t quite over, we always like to take a moment in December to reflect on what we’ve accomplished, and to thank our supporters for helping us make local work. With gratitude in our hearts, we are proud to share the Stockade Works 2025 Year in Review!
Stockade Works reached new milestones in 2025, while doubling down on what matters most. In addition to launching new training programs and securing production partnerships, we connected with younger audiences through the Stockade Works Access Youth (SWAY) program and further strengthened our commitment to our graduate network through mentorship, career services, and job referrals. All of this was made possible by community support, and as we look back at this year, we thank you in advance for your contributions, which will lay the foundation for 2026.
Trained 37 Hudson Valley adults
Stockade Works trained 37 local residents through our core programming, resulting in a total grad base of 448 trained local crew.
Served 127 high school students
Through the expansion of the Stockade Works Access Youth (SWAY) program, we served 98 students at Ellenville High School and 29 teens in two SWAY programs in Hudson, NY.
Graduated a new cohort of locals to work in Scenic & Set Dressing
Twenty individuals received training from industry experts in Scenic Art and Set Dressing, graduating with the skills and confidence needed to work in the Art Department on set.
Prepared a new group of local crew to work in Production Sound
Fifteen individuals received training from industry experts Allison Jackson and Mike O’Brien on industry-standard equipment, graduating with the skills and confidence needed to work in the Sound Department on set.
Offered paid on-the-job training
Stockade Works trained 4 local residents in Craft Services, in partnership with a local independent production, which included each trainee working in a paid position on set.
Provided mentorship & career support to graduates
Stockade Works’ new mentorship program provided 10 graduates with 1:1 mentorship from professional, top-of-their-field mentors and added new workshops to support graduates in their careers.
Additionally, as Hudson Valley Film & TV productions picked up, Stockade Works made 9,941 referrals of our grads and local crew to 74 production jobs, providing crew referral services for 52 local productions! And this is just the summary – read the full review here!
As a non-profit, we work with our community to train, mentor, and refer Hudson Valley residents to meaningful learning & work opportunities in film & TV. As we dive into 2026, and look forward to another productive year, we need your support!
