“If the Academy Awards were a horse race, the Hamptons International Film Festival would be quite the handicapper.” — The New York Times ENGAGE, EDUCATE & INSPIRE Become a member today and experience the best of the Hamptons International Film Festival! With year-round events, including winter screenings, our SummerDocs series, hosted by Alec Baldwin, and the […]
Support the Melissa Mathison Award
Established in 2016, the Melissa Mathison Award is named for the late Hollywood screenwriter. The Award supports the annual HIFF Screenwriters Lab, which pairs emerging screenwriters with established screenwriters, directors and producers for a collaborative weekend of one-on-one mentoring sessions each spring. In particular, the Award is instrumental in ensuring that female voices are showcased for […]
Edie Falco to Attend 25 Years: 25 Films screening of ‘Judy Berlin’
We are thrilled to announce that Edie Falco will be our guest for a Q&A following the 25 Years: 25 Films screening of JUDY BERLIN (HIFF 1999). Tickets are on sale now! Judy Berlin Sunday, April 9 | 6:00PM Bay Street Theater | Sag Harbor Director: Eric Mendelsohn Cast: Barbara Barrie, Bob Dishy, Edie Falco Tickets: […]
HIFF Screenwriters Lab: 2017 Selections & Mentors
HIFF is proud to announce the mentors and screenwriters for the 17th Annual Screenwriters Lab, which takes place April 7-9 in East Hampton and Sag Harbor. The Lab pairs up-and-coming screenwriters with established screenwriters, directors and producers for a series of one-on-one mentoring sessions. “Our focus on fostering up-and-coming talent in the HIFF community is at the […]
25 Years: 25 Films March Screenings
This March, revisit four classic films via our celebratory 25 Years: 25 Films series honoring HIFF’s Silver Anniversary. Past Screenings I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO (HIFF 2016) Director: Raoul Peck Friday, March 3 (PASSED) In 1979, James Baldwin wrote a letter to his literary agent describing his next project, Remember This House. The book was […]






