HIFF31 Opening Night Film: ‘NYAD’

We are thrilled to announce that the HIFF31 Opening Night Film on Thursday, October 5, will be the East Coast Premiere of NYAD, based on the remarkable true story of American marathon swimmer Diana Nyad. Starring four-time Academy Award® nominee Annette Bening and two-time Academy Award winner Jodie Foster, NYAD marks the narrative feature directorial […]

Opening Night + More

We are thrilled to announce our Opening Night Film LIVING on October 7, our Centerpiece Film THE SON, our Breakthrough Artist Stephanie Hsu, and A Conversation With… Martin McDonagh, whose film THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN will also screen in the Spotlight section. Browse the entire HIFF30 Film Guide. Opening Night Film: LIVING Director: Oliver Hermanus […]

Q&A: THE FIRST WAVE

Director Matt Heineman and producer Jenna Millman joined subjects Karl Arabian, Ahmed and Alexis Ellis, Kellie Wunsch, and Dr. Nathalie Dougé on stage in Q&A following the World Premiere of THE FIRST WAVE on the Opening Night of the 29th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival. The film opens in theaters on November 19, 2021. Find […]

Slideshow: HIFF29 Opening Night

Our first day of HIFF29 started with the opening of an exhibit of Finding Beauty in a Dark Place at The Watermill Center. You’ve seen Toni Ross’s artwork on the HIFF29 poster and catalogue, but nothing compares to seeing this magnificent piece in person at The Watermill Center. A million thanks to Toni and The Watermill Center […]

HIFF29 Opening Night Film: ‘THE FIRST WAVE’

THE FIRST WAVE World Premiere dir. Matthew Heineman (USA), 2021 With exclusive access to one of New York’s hardest-hit hospital systems, Oscar®-nominated and Emmy® Award-winning director Matthew Heineman’s THE FIRST WAVE spotlights the everyday heroes at the epicenter of COVID-19 as they come together to fight one of the greatest threats the world has ever […]