Slideshow: Sunday at HIFF29

Sunday was another day of celebration and cinema at HIFF. The day kicked off at Guild Hall with the New York Premiere of Liz Garbus‘s BECOMING COUSTEAU, where the audience was all treated to one of Cousteau’s signature red beanies. Film at Lincoln Center co-presented Pedro Almodóvar’s PARALLEL MOTHERS at Sag Harbor Cinema. An enthusiastic […]

Four Films Announced in Signature Programs

Just eight weeks until the 29th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival! Today we are pleased to announce four films that will screen in our long-running Signature Programs. Views From Long Island Kelcey Edwards’ THE ART OF MAKING IT, set against the backdrop of a culture in crisis, follows a diverse cast of young artists at […]

Local Filmmakers + Local Stories

If you live on Long Island, you know your neighbors have opinions, creativity and talent to spare (!). Check out the diverse and dynamic selections in this year’s Views From Long Island section, featuring both truth-is-stranger-than-fiction local stories and the uniquely East End vision of local filmmakers. Supported by the Suffolk County Film Commission. Docu-Series THE KILLING […]

Views From Long Island Program Celebrates Local Filmmakers

Comprising four features and one short film, the Views From Long Island section focuses on local filmmakers, the area’s unique landscapes, and the important social and political issues facing Long Island communities. Supported by the Suffolk County Film Commission. “Our Views From Long Island program has constantly showcased the best in filmmaking from our Long Island community. We truly value […]

Q&A: Lou Howe on Bringing ‘Gabriel’ Back Home to the Hamptons

Note: This interview originally ran during the 2014 Hamptons International Film Festival, where Gabriel won the Views From Long Island award. Gabriel opens Friday, June 19, in select theaters. Director Lou Howe will do Q&As following the 7:40 pm screenings on June 19-20 at Village East Cinemas.  Longing for stability in the throes of mental illness, Gabriel (Rory Culkin) will stop […]