Michael H. Weber to Give Screenwriters Lab Master Class

For the second year, a key component of our annual Screenwriters Lab is the Master Class with an award-winning screenwriter. This year, HIFF is pleased to welcome back Michael H. Weber, co-screenwriter of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS and (500) DAYS OF SUMMER. Join us Saturday, April 8, at 6:00pm at the Ross School in East Hampton. […]

Submissions for HIFF 2017 Screenwriters Lab Now Closed

Update 1/17/2017: Submissions have now closed for the 2017 Screenwriters Lab. Please look for our announcement of the selections in early April!  The Hamptons International Film Festival’s Screenwriters Lab, going into its 17th year, is an intimate gathering that takes place each spring in East Hampton, New York (2017 dates: April 7–9). The Lab develops emerging screenwriting […]

‘La La Land,’ ‘I Am Not Your Negro,’ and ‘The White Helmets’ Win HIFF 2016 Audience Awards

The 24th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 Audience Awards. Congratulations to all our award winners! The votes are counted, and the audience has spoken. HIFF 2016 audiences awarded Lionsgate’s LA LA LAND, directed by Damien Chazelle, with the Audience Award for Narrative Feature. Directed by Raoul Peck, Magnolia Pictures’ I AM […]

Monday Snapshots: Dakota Fanning, HIFF Awards & More!

The final day of HIFF 2016 included the Awards Ceremony, a brunch celebrating our filmmakers, and the Closing Night screening of AMERICAN PASTORAL, with very special guest Dakota Fanning.

Last Chance Monday at HIFF: See All the Movies!

It’s now or never! While we’re sorry to see HIFF come to an end, we’re thrilled that we could pair you up with so many terrific films. There’s still plenty on deck today, including our Closing Night Film, AMERICAN PASTORAL, with special guest Dakota Fanning in attendance. Are you feeling lucky? Our HIFF Awards Ceremony […]