The Hamptons International Film Festival Announces 2009 Lineup - Tickets On Sale Now!
The HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is proud to announce the films, programs and special events that will make up the 2009 season. Now in its 17th year, this East Coast favorite comes to life against the fall back-drop as talent, industry and audiences participate in what has now become a premiere International Film Festivals. The 2009 Hamptons International Film Festival runs over Columbus Day Weekend –Thursday, October 8th through Monday, October 12th (including Columbus Day weekend) in East Hampton, New York with additional venues in Southampton, Sag Harbor and Montauk. Festival headquarters are located at the beautiful c/o The Maidstone Hotel on Main Street in East Hampton.
The Hamptons International Film Festival was founded to celebrate independent film and to introduce a unique and varied spectrum of international films and filmmakers to our audiences. The Festival is committed to exhibiting films that express fresh voices and differing global perspectives, with the hope that these programs will enlighten audiences, provide invaluable exposure for filmmakers and present inspired entertainment for all.
“In addition to a year of fantastic films, panels and events, this is also a year where we will be collaborating with many important organizations. We are thrilled to be working with Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Foundation, Mira Nair’s Maisha Foundation, recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the New York Film Critic’s Circle, as well as continuing our long and fruitful partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, says Executive Director Karen Arikian. “Each of these organizations play a vital and unique role in advancing film and filmmaking in our world today. With the festival running for the first time over a holiday weekend, we are hoping many more people will be able to join us for an exciting five days of
top notch world cinema.”
“From the searing reality of our opening night film, to the imaginative whimsy of this our closer, this year’s program showcases a wide variety of viewpoints and voices from around the world” says Director of Programming David Nugent. “I continue to be impressed with the breadth and intensity of filmmakers in their drive to bring their visions the screen. “
This year’s Festival features 107 films including - 15 World Premieres, 10 North American Premieres, 18 US Premieres, 14 East Coast Premieres and 10 New York Premieres.
To learn more about buying tickets to this year’s Festival, please click here. To read the full press release, click here. To view the film guide, click here.
