We are proud to celebrate the Tenth Anniversary of our Breakthrough Performers Program, which honors the work of stellar young actors and presents their brilliant performances in films highlighted throughout the Festival. Past participants in our program include Jessica Chastain, Freida Pinto, Emily Blunt, Rooney Mara, Elizabeth Moss, Taylor Kitch and Blake Lively. Please join us in celebrating the tremendous accomplishments of these gifted actors who will receive a Golden Starfish Award for Breakthrough Performances.”
- Lina Todd, Program Director, Breakthrough Performers

MEET THE ACTORS: A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
10/15 12:00 PM, First Presbyterian Church Session House - East Hampton

Join the group of young actors celebrated in this year’s Breakthrough Performer’s Program for an animated discussion about the art of acting for film and what it takes to be a success in the film industry today. The actors will share stories about their work and experiences in a rare, intimate setting.

HIFF 2011 BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMERS:

EMILY BROWNING (SLEEPING BEAUTY, LEMONY SNICKET’S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS, SUCKER PUNCH)	STINE FISCHER CHRISTENSEN (CRACKS IN THE SHELL, AFTER THE WEDDING ECHO)	EZRA MILLER (ANOTHER HAPPY DAY, WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN, AFTERSCHOOL, CITY ISLAND)
ALEXANDER SKARSGARD TRUE BLOOD, MELANCHOLIA	SHAILENE WOODLEY THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER, THE DESCENDANTS	ANTON YELCHIN (LIKE CRAZY, TERMINATOR:SALVATION, FRIGHT NIGHT, STAR TREK)