HIFF31: Compassion, Justice & Animal Rights

Created in 2012, the HamptonsFilm signature program Compassion, Justice & Animal Rights combines animal advocacy, environmental and social justice issues, providing a platform for filmmakers to share meaningful information, stories of inspiration, and tools for creating a safe and humane world for animals. These films seek to arouse in the consciousness of our audiences respect […]

Four Spotlight Films Announced

HIFF31 is proud to announce the following Spotlight selections: Andrew Haigh’s ALL OF US STRANGERS, about a screenwriter who encounters a mysterious neighbor and is drawn back to his childhood home, where his long-dead parents seemingly still live Jennifer Esposito’s FRESH KILLS, which tells the story of the loyal women of an organized crime family […]

HIFF31 Poster Artist: Susan Meiselas

Susan Meiselas is a documentary photographer based in New York. We are thrilled that the poster for the 31st Hamptons International Film Festival features her classic piece entitled Pebbles at Manhattan Beach, 1978. © Susan Meiselas / Magnum Photos. Join Susan for a poster and book signing on Friday, October 6, at 4pm at BookHampton (41 […]

Centerpiece: IN RESTLESS DREAMS: THE MUSIC OF PAUL SIMON

The New York Premiere of Academy Award®-winning director Alex Gibney’s IN RESTLESS DREAMS: THE MUSIC OF PAUL SIMON will screen as the HIFF31 festival Centerpiece presentation on Friday, October 6, sponsored by UBS. Centerpiece Film IN RESTLESS DREAMS: THE MUSIC OF PAUL SIMON New York Premiere Friday, October 6, 2023 Dir: Alex Gibney USA | […]

Todd Haynes to Receive Directing Award

Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Todd Haynes will attend HIFF31 to screen his latest narrative feature MAY DECEMBER, and will receive the festival’s Achievement in Directing Award. Haynes will also take part in our A Conversation With… series, sponsored by The Macallan. Todd Haynes is an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter, director, and producer whose work has spanned more […]