HIFF Celebrates the 97th Academy Awards®

Update: March 3, 2025 Now that we’ve all caught our collective breath after Sunday night’s festivities, we want to send out huge congratulations to all the winners! A few highlights: Out of the record 51 nominations for films and talent that joined us at HIFF32, 11 Oscars were granted, which is more than double last […]

HIFF Jr. Film Camp: Summer 2025

Summer 2025 July 7-11 in East Hampton • Filmmaking Jr: Ages 8-12 (10:00 am to 1:00 pm) — SOLD OUT • Filmmaking Sr: Ages 13-18 (2:00 pm to 5:00 pm) In our summer filmmaking camps for ages 8-18, and with the Hamptons as a backdrop, kids plan a movie idea; learn to run a production […]

JHIFF’s Second Year a Success!

This past weekend in Jackson, Wyoming, audiences attended the sophomore edition of the Jackson Hole International Film Festival. The brainchild of HIFF Founder Stuart Suna, this sister festival to HIFF “exists to present the work of international creatives in an environment that inspires and honors the stories behind the art.” This year’s films included several […]

Founder Pass Sale: Lowest Price of the Year!

HIFF34 Founder Pass: $2,250 ($1,125 Tax Deduction)* The best way to experience all HIFF has to offer, with all-access benefits: • Ticketless entry for one (1) to all festival screenings and programs (including Opening Night, Closing Night, Centerpiece Films, Spotlight Films, and A Conversation With…) • Entry for one (1) to the Opening Night Celebration […]

2025 Screenwriters Lab: Submissions

The HamptonsFilm Screenwriters Lab champions the artistic visions of up-and-coming filmmakers from around the world.  Submissions are now closed for the 25th edition.* November 14, 2024: Earlybird Deadline December 5, 2024: Regular Deadline December 19, 2024: Late Deadline January 16, 2025: Extended Deadline* April 4-6, 2025: Screenwriters Lab *Note: If you have been affected by […]