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112. Story Screen


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“We're trying to create the best version of a night out” — Mike Burdge of Story Screen Cinema


The arts are huge in the Hudson Valley, including film and cinema. In this episode, Mat talks to Mike Burdge of Story Screen Cinema about independent film and theatres in the Hudson Valley. Hear Mike and his partner Diana DiMuro’s story, from working in hospitality and hosting after-hours movie pop-ups to owning their own unique cinemas—first in Beacon now in Hudson.

Mike also shares how they decide what to show for so many different audiences on just three screens and gives a candid explanation of ticket prices, concessions and permission to sneak stuff in. Mat loves this cinema—there’s a table at your seat plus a bar and movie-themed food and drinks. Better yet, Mike may have agreed to help Mat achieve one of his major bucket list items to do an ensemble sing-along of a movie musical. 

Mike and Diana also helped Cidiot create a big list of movies and TV shot in the Hudson Valley that you might want to watch. See the list on the Cidiot blog. Maybe we’ll create a Cidiot film festival!


Links for mentions in the episode:

  • Story Screen (Hudson)
  • Upstate Films (Rhinebeck, Saugerties, Woodstock)
  • The Movie House (Millerton)
  • Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory
  • Mike writing about film in Chronogram


Thanks for tuning in. Come visit.


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