Created in 2012, the HamptonsFilm signature program Compassion, Justice & Animal Rights combines animal advocacy, environmental and social justice issues, providing a platform for filmmakers to share meaningful information, stories of inspiration, and tools for creating a safe and humane world for animals. These films seek to arouse in the consciousness of our audiences respect […]
Four Spotlight Films Announced
August 31, 2023 by
HIFF31 is proud to announce the following Spotlight selections: Andrew Haigh’s ALL OF US STRANGERS, about a screenwriter who encounters a mysterious neighbor and is drawn back to his childhood home, where his long-dead parents seemingly still live Jennifer Esposito’s FRESH KILLS, which tells the story of the loyal women of an organized crime family […]
HIFF31 Poster Artist: Susan Meiselas
August 30, 2023 by
Susan Meiselas is a documentary photographer based in New York. We are thrilled that the poster for the 31st Hamptons International Film Festival features her classic piece entitled Pebbles at Manhattan Beach, 1978. © Susan Meiselas / Magnum Photos. In partnership with the East Hampton Historical Society, please join us for a very special exhibit during […]
Centerpiece: IN RESTLESS DREAMS: THE MUSIC OF PAUL SIMON
August 23, 2023 by
The New York Premiere of Academy Award®-winning director Alex Gibney’s IN RESTLESS DREAMS: THE MUSIC OF PAUL SIMON will screen as the HIFF31 festival Centerpiece presentation on Friday, October 6, sponsored by UBS. Centerpiece Film IN RESTLESS DREAMS: THE MUSIC OF PAUL SIMON New York Premiere Friday, October 6, 2023 Dir: Alex Gibney USA | […]
Todd Haynes to Receive Directing Award
August 23, 2023 by
Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Todd Haynes will attend HIFF31 to screen his latest narrative feature MAY DECEMBER, and will receive the festival’s Achievement in Directing Award. Haynes will also take part in our A Conversation With… series, sponsored by The Macallan. Todd Haynes is an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter, director, and producer whose work has spanned more […]
