Created and presented by HIFF co-chairman Alec Baldwin in 2017 in honor of Cavett himself, The Dick Cavett Artistic Champion Award recognizes a lifelong advocate for artistic achievements and contributions to the industry. The 2018 recipient will be Academy Award®-nominated and Golden Globe®-winning actor Alan Alda. Alda will be lauded during a special presentation on […]
‘FIRST MAN’ + ‘ROMA’ to Screen at HIFF 2018; World Cinema Announced
Today HIFF 2018 added a number of highly anticipated films to the lineup, including Damien Chazelle‘s FIRST MAN, starring Ryan Gosling, as the Saturday Centerpiece film on October 6, and Alfonso Cuarón‘s semi-autobiographical 1970s drama ROMA, screening in the Spotlight section on Sunday, October 7. In addition, the World Cinema section will once again include premiere films and […]
SummerDocs10 Slideshow: CHEF FLYNN
On Saturday night, the 10th season of SummerDocs wrapped up in spectacular fashion, as the superstar prodigy chef—and film subject—Flynn McGarry served up an elegant menu for a private reception on the lawn at Guild Hall before the sold-out screening of CHEF FLYNN. Thanks as always to our generous hosts (and Board members): Lloyd + Pat […]
HIFF 2018 Patron Packages on Sale Now!
Want to make the most of HIFF 2018 this October? Our limited availability Patron Packages offer the best perks around! Patron package availability is extremely limited! Reserve yours today… >> Buy a Patron Package for HIFF 2018 Producers Level: $5,000 ($3,250 tax deductible) *Photo required. Non-transferable. Includes: • Two (2) Founder Passes to the Annual Film Festival >> Tickets […]
Special Screening: ‘Jane Fonda in Five Acts’
Girl next door, sex icon, activist, fitness tycoon: Oscar®-winning actress Jane Fonda has lived a life marked by controversy, tragedy and transformation—and she’s done it all in the public eye. Directed and produced by award-winning documentarian Susan Lacy, JANE FONDA IN FIVE ACTS is an intimate look at one woman’s singular journey. Join HIFF on […]










