This past Monday night, HIFF held a screenplay reading of selected scenes from Annabelle Attanasio‘s MICKEY AND THE BEAR before a packed house. Annabelle is an alumna of the 2017 HIFF Screenwriters Lab, and received funding from the Melissa Mathison Fund, established in 2016 to support female screenwriters in advancing their writing careers. Read more about the talented cast and crew. […]
HIFF Holiday Sale!
November 25, 2017 by
Stocking stuffers abound* in this year’s HIFF Holiday Sale, including gift memberships, HIFF25 posters and wearable goodies. Our cinematic elves have something for everyone on your list, so what are you waiting for? Everything is now 25% off! *December 15 was the deadline for Christmas delivery. Also: HIFF 2018 Founder Passes are discounted now through 11:59pm on December 31, 2017! Merchandise […]
You’re Invited: Screenplay Reading
November 20, 2017 by
Bullheaded, stoic, and scrappy, 17-year-old Mickey Peck lives a codependent existence with her charming, volatile father Hank. But when she falls for Wyatt, a confident newcomer with plans to move to San Francisco, Mickey realizes she wants to leave too. MICKEY AND THE BEAR tells the heartbreaking story of a teenage girl’s emancipation from her […]
Submissions for HIFF 2018 Screenwriters Lab are Open
November 10, 2017 by
Do you have a screenplay just waiting to be discovered? Submissions for the Hamptons International Film Festival 2018 Screenwriters Lab are now open. The Hamptons International Film Festival’s Screenwriters Lab, going into its 18th year, is an intimate gathering that takes place each spring in East Hampton, New York (2018 dates: April 6–8). The Lab develops emerging […]
Thank You from #HIFF25!
October 12, 2017 by
Thank You to All of Our Supporters! We would like to take a moment to recognize the individuals, foundations, and sponsors whose generous contributions made HIFF25 such a memorable celebration. From board members and patrons to the volunteers and staff, HIFF could not happen without your generosity, enthusiasm, hard work and indefatigable spirit. Please enjoy […]
