2010 FILM SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN!

The 18th annual Hamptons International Film Festival is now open for submissions! Here are the deadlines:

• Early bird deadline - April 2nd
• Regular deadline - May 14th
• Late deadline - June 11th
• Withoutabox Extended deadline - June 25th (must be a Withoutabox member)

Click here to submit via Withoutabox:

Please note applicants will be notified of their status in early September 2010. For submission-related questions, please e-mail programming@hamptonsfilmfest.org.

Golden Starfish Award for Best Narrative Feature:
“The Misfortunates,” directed by Felix van Groeningen
Special Jury Award for Outstanding Achievement by an Actor:
Paprika Steen, APPLAUSE

Golden Starfish Award for Best Documentary:
“Long Distance Love,” directed by Magnus Gertten and Elin Jonsson
Special Jury Award
MUGABE AND THE WHITE AFRICAN, Lucy Bailey & Andrew Thompson

Golden Starfish Award for Best Short:
“Dust Kid,” directed by Jung Yumi

Best Film of Conflict & Resolution:
“Rabbit a la Berlin,” directed by Bartek Konopka

Audience Award for Best Narrative Film:
“The Young Victoria,” directed by Jean-Marc Vallee

Audience Award for Best Documentary:
“Waking Sleeping Beauty,” directed by Don Hahn

Audience Award for Best Short:
“This is Her,” directed by Katie Wolfe

Zicherman Foundation Award for Best Screenplay:
Felix van Groeningen for “The Misfortunates”

Kodak Award for Best Cinematography:
Ruben Impens for “The Misfortunates”

Kanbar Indie Award:
Antonio Campos for “My Adventures in Ladies’ Undergarments”

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Prize:
“Agora,” directed by Alejandro Amenabar

Roc Skincare Gold Standard in Filmmaking Award for a feature female director:
Cheryl Hines for “Serious Moonlight”

Wouter Barendrecht Award for Pioneering Vision
BIG RIVER MAN, John Maringouin

This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Barry Sonnenfeld, the acclaimed Hollywood producer and director of blockbusters such as MEN IN BLACK, GET SHORTY and THE ADDAMS FAMILY, began his career as an exemplary cinematographer.  Sonnenfeld is known for his unforgettable work on classic films such as RAISING ARIZONA, MILLER’S CROSSING, BIG and WHEN HARRY MET SALLY, among many others.  This one-hour event, moderated by David Schwartz, Chief Curator at the American Museum of the Moving Image, will feature clip presentations, trade secrets and tips on lighting for film.

Saturday, October 10^th at 12:00 PM, UA6, East Hampton.

The HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is proud to announce the films, programs and special events that will make up the 2009 season. Now in its 17th year, this East Coast favorite comes to life against the fall back-drop as talent, industry and audiences participate in what has now become a premiere International Film Festivals. The 2009 Hamptons International Film Festival runs over Columbus Day Weekend –Thursday, October 8th through Monday, October 12th (including Columbus Day weekend) in East Hampton, New York with additional venues in Southampton, Sag Harbor and Montauk. Festival headquarters are located at the beautiful c/o The Maidstone Hotel on Main Street in East Hampton.

The Hamptons International Film Festival was founded to celebrate independent film and to introduce a unique and varied spectrum of international films and filmmakers to our audiences. The Festival is committed to exhibiting films that express fresh voices and differing global perspectives, with the hope that these programs will enlighten audiences, provide invaluable exposure for filmmakers and present inspired entertainment for all.

“In addition to a year of fantastic films, panels and events, this is also a year where we will be collaborating with many important organizations. We are thrilled to be working with Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Foundation, Mira Nair’s Maisha Foundation, recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the New York Film Critic’s Circle, as well as continuing our long and fruitful partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, says Executive Director Karen Arikian. “Each of these organizations play a vital and unique role in advancing film and filmmaking in our world today. With the festival running for the first time over a holiday weekend, we are hoping many more people will be able to join us for an exciting five days of
top notch world cinema.”

“From the searing reality of our opening night film, to the imaginative whimsy of this our closer, this year’s program showcases a wide variety of viewpoints and voices from around the world” says Director of Programming David Nugent. “I continue to be impressed with the breadth and intensity of filmmakers in their drive to bring their visions the screen. “

This year’s Festival features 107 films including - 15 World Premieres, 10 North American Premieres, 18 US Premieres, 14 East Coast Premieres and 10 New York Premieres.

To learn more about buying tickets to this year’s Festival, please click here. To read the full press release, click here. To view the film guide, click here.

The Hamptons International Film Festival is proud to announce that it will honor iconic actress Sharon Stone this year with their annual Outstanding Achievement in Acting Award.

Additionally, Ms. Stone will participate in the festival’s Breakthrough Performers Program. This year, the Hamptons Film Festival will again pair their Rising Stars Program with the European Film Promotion’s renowned Shooting Stars initiative.

The Hamptons International Film Festival is dedicated to honoring outstanding new talent from around the world. The festival has chosen four extraordinary actors from North America and three from Europe. This year’s North American Rising Stars are Emmy Rossum (Dare, Phantom of the Opera), Zach Gilford (Dare, Friday Night Lights), Emma Stone (Paper Man, Superbad) and Rooney Mara (Tanner Hall, The Winning Season). The European Shooting Stars are Cyron Melville (Love and Rage, Fighter)) and Alba Rohrwacher (Giovanna’s Father, Good Morning Heartache, I am Love). This blend of culture and art will make for an explosion of talent and excitement in the Hamptons.

Ms. Stone will guide these talented actors at the mentoring brunch (past mentors have included Gena Rowlands, Joan Allen, Ellen Burstyn, Robert Altman, Miranda Richardson, Frances McDormand and current board member Alec Baldwin), as well as accompany them to the Breakthrough Performers Gala Reception, public symposium, and a “Conversation With…”