HIFF 2018: First Films Announced!

With 50 days to go (!) until the 26th annual Hamptons International Film Festival, we are thrilled to unveil our first wave of programming for HIFF 2018! The slate will include three female-directed films out of our annual Screenwriters Lab, two Cannes jury prize winners, a lush take on Oscar Wilde’s final years, a documentary featuring some Long Island […]

Volunteer for HIFF 2018!

“Volunteering is such a culturally interesting and enriching experience.” — Thomas Fried, HIFF Volunteer Want an immersive, behind-the-scenes experience at the Hamptons International Film Festival? As a volunteer, gain access to the inner workings of the festival engine, meet fellow film lovers, and receive one FREE movie ticket for every shift you work. The Hamptons International Film Festival could […]

HIFF 2018: Submissions Have Closed

Submissions for the 2018 Hamptons International Film Festival have now closed. With four competitive categories in narrative feature, documentary feature, narrative short film, documentary short film, and programs in seven non-competitive categories, the Hamptons International Film Festival seeks diverse films made by filmmakers who traverse the globe in order to tell their stories through different cultural […]

HIFF + International Women’s Day!

In celebration of International Women’s Day, HIFF is giving away a package of events to inspire you and your best film-loving gal-pal. Update: Entries are now closed. Our gift package includes: 2 Tickets to HIFF’s THAW Fest Master Class Comparing Franco Zeffirelli and Baz Luhrmann’s cinematic interpretations of the great, romantic, tragedy ROMEO & JULIET, with an […]

#HIFF Screenwriters Lab Alumnae Win Big at Sundance

It was a stellar year for HIFF Screenwriters Lab alumnae at the Sundance Film Festival! Three projects that came through the Lab in recent years—all from female writer/directors—took home coveted awards at Saturday night’s ceremony, including directing, screenwriting and acting awards. In addition, another of our past Lab participants was recognized for her sophomore feature. Christina Choe (2014 HIFF Screenwriters Lab) took […]