Throughout the summer, the Hamptons International Film Festival is thrilled to offer free screenings in Montauk—three at Gurney’s and one at the Surf Lodge. Each film is also a part of our 25 Years: 25 Films series, celebrating the Festival’s Silver Anniversary. Weather permitting, films will screen outdoors. (Note: Films are not appropriate for all ages; check […]
Slideshow: ‘TAKE EVERY WAVE’ at SummerDocs
July 31, 2017 by
Friday night was spectacular on the deck at Gurney’s Montauk, as surfers, documentary fans and Montauk locals mingled for Rory Kennedy‘s latest documentary, TAKE EVERY WAVE: THE LIFE OF LAIRD HAMILTON! Following the screening—under a magical moonlit sky—Hamilton and Kennedy joined SummerDocs host Alec Baldwin and HIFF Artistic Director David Nugent for a lively conversation about skin care […]
Slideshow: East Hampton Film Camp 2017!
July 31, 2017 by
Hamptons Film Festival’s annual Student Summer Filmmaking Workshop took place last week in East Hampton, and it’s getting rave reviews! Campers through age 16 learned the ins and outs of filmmaking, including writing, acting, directing, cinematography, editing and even more. The week culminated with a red-carpet premiere at Guild Hall, where the students screened the six short […]
Slideshow: ‘TROPHY’ SummerDocs Reception
July 30, 2017 by
Last Saturday, supporters of animal rights joined HIFF for an exclusive reception prior to the SummerDocs screening of TROPHY, a powerful new call to action that challenges us to examine our complicated relationship with the great species of the world. Proceeds from this evening supported HIFF’s Compassion, Justice & Animal Rights program. Thanks to all for their generosity!
SummerDocs: ‘Take Every Wave,’ August 4, Gurney’s, 8:30pm
July 12, 2017 by
SummerDocs host (and HIFF Co-Chair) Alec Baldwin is back for the ninth year to present new and groundbreaking documentary filmmaking and thought-provoking stories across the East End. On Friday, August 4, join us for TAKE EVERY WAVE: THE LIFE OF LAIRD HAMILTON at Gurney’s Montauk. Oscar®-nominated director Rory Kennedy (LAST DAYS IN VIETNAM) returns to SummerDocs with her thrilling and candid portrait […]
