Mariska Hargitay: HIFF30 Dick Cavett Artistic Champion

We are proud to announce that Emmy Award-winning actress Mariska Hargitay will be honored with the 2022 Dick Cavett Artistic Champion Award at the 30th Anniversary HIFF in October. Created in 2017 by HamptonsFilm Chairman Emeritus Alec Baldwin, this award honors those in the creative arts who not only excel in their field, but who […]

HIFF30: Five World Premieres + More Announced

Five films will make their world premieres at the extended, 10-day 30th Annual HIFF, taking place October 7-16. We are pleased to celebrate these debuts and an additional selection of films across our Spotlight and World Cinema programs, and our Signature Programs Films of Conflict & Resolution, Compassion, Justice & Animal Rights, and Views From […]

August 3 at Main Beach: MAIDEN

“A knuckle-whitening tale of courage and grit.” — Time Out We were gifted with a magical night on Main Beach for our surprise screening of MAIDEN on August 3! Thanks to our engaged audience for turning out for this special evening. MAIDEN is the thrilling story of how Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook on charter […]

Q&A: ‘MOTHERING SUNDAY’ Actors Josh O’Connor + Odessa Young

Rising stars Josh O’Connor (THE CROWN) and Odessa Young (SHIRLEY) participated in this lively Q&A following the Sunday Centerpiece US Premiere of MOTHERING SUNDAY at the 29th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival. MOTHERING SUNDAY is now playing in theaters. Watch the trailer. In this vibrant, lush romance, orphaned housemaid-turned-writer Jane (played by Odessa Young and […]

HIFF: The First 30 | NYWIFT Shorts

For almost 20 years, HIFF has been honored to showcase the outstanding achievements of female filmmakers from around the world in a beloved shorts program called “NYWIFT Shorts: Women Calling the Shots,” curated in partnership with New York Women in Film and Television (NYWIFT). In celebration of Women’s History Month, NYWIFT Executive Director Cynthia Lopez […]