2024 Screenwriters Lab: Submissions

Submissions are now closed. The HamptonsFilm Screenwriters Lab champions the artistic visions of up-and-coming filmmakers from around the world. Submissions are now open for the 24th edition (April -7, 2024): November 16, 2023: Earlybird Deadline December 7, 2023: Regular Deadline December 21, 2023: Late Deadline January 18, 2024: Extended Deadline April 5-7, 2024: Screenwriters Lab An […]

HIFF31: Closing Night Slideshow

Closing Night was a perfect way to end our 31st annual Hamptons International Film Festival! We were honored to host Leonard Bernstein’s three children—Jamie, Alexander and Nina—in addition to producers Amy Durning and Fred Berner for our two screenings of MAESTRO. Thanks to Riki Kane Larimer for hosting this special evening, and a special thanks […]

HIFF31: Wednesday Slideshow

This Wednesday at HIFF was special for so many reasons, but first and foremost, we want to extend a massive congratulations to the winner of our 2023 Breakthrough Artist Award: Celine Song, the writer/director of PAST LIVES! Celine was presented the award before the special screening of her gorgeous film, which was, of course, a […]

HIFF31: Tuesday Slideshow

Yesterday, we welcomed even more special movies and special guests! It has been our honor and pleasure to share so much gorgeous cinema with our community Out East—we love seeing all of you in the audience, and hearing which films you’ve been enjoying. We were absolutely honored to be joined by the legendary Ron Delsener, […]

HIFF31: Monday Slideshow

The weekend was still going strong on Monday! Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday – filmmakers & film lovers alike. We are gearing up for another exciting day of #HIFF31! We kicked off the day by hearing from some industry professionals about the SAG-AFTRA & WGA strikes and the implications of AI on filmmaking […]