Last Friday, August 14, the Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF), in partnership with Calypso St. Barth, held a special ladies luncheon at the home of HIFF board member Ann Barish in Southampton. Guests enjoyed Bedell Wines and light bites while shopping Calypso’s summer line during this fundraising event to support our year-round organization. Learn more […]
New HIFF Signature Program Focuses on Animal Rights
HIFF announced today that a new signature program will debut at the 2015 Hamptons International Film Festival. Compassion, Justice and Animal Rights provides a platform for filmmakers to share meaningful information, stories of inspiration, and tools for creating a safe and humane world for animals. In the 21st century, billions of animals continue to be exploited […]
Introducing the Winick Talks at Rowdy Hall
HIFF announced today that the popular Festival conversations held at Rowdy Hall (the series formerly known as the Rowdy Talks) has been renamed the Winick Talks at Rowdy Hall, in honor of the late film director and producer Gary Winick. Gary Winick, who was a longtime fan and supporter of the Hamptons International Film Festival—he considered the Hamptons […]
UN Partnership Extends HIFF’s Education Programs
HIFF announced today a new education partnership with the United Nations and the International Organization for Migration that will make its debut at the 2015 Hamptons International Film Festival and continue in local schools throughout the year. Focusing on the themes of migration, diversity, and social inclusion, students in East End schools will screen films selected by the […]