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…”