Lovely Ladies Luncheon in Southampton Supports HIFF

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 […]

Video: ‘Listen To Me Marlon’ Q&A at SummerDocs

On August 1, our 7th annual SummerDocs screening series continued at Guild Hall, presented by TNT’s Public Morals. Following the screening of the intimate and evocative Listen To Me Marlon, director Stevan Riley (Fire in Babylon) joined HIFF Artistic Director David Nugent and series host Alec Baldwin on stage for a lively Q&A. Enjoy! Special thanks to Macquarie Group and Beach Magazine for their generous support of this evening. In case […]

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 […]