HIFF is proud to announce the inaugural Melissa Mathison Fund, named for the late Hollywood screenwriter, which will support the 16th Annual Screenwriters Lab next month. In addition, the Lab will present its first ever public event: a Master Class with Oscar®-winning screenwriter Alexander Dinelaris. The annual Screenwriters Lab which pairs emerging screenwriters with established screenwriters, directors and producers for […]
‘Spotlight’ Wins Best Picture!
March 7, 2016 by
Films that have screened at HIFF earned 36 nominations at this year’s Academy Awards®, and several big names (and HIFF guests!) came away with the coveted statues last night. Also, HIFF has screened the eventual Best Picture Oscar winner in 7 of the last 8 years (including SPOTLIGHT in 2015), and is the only Festival on the East […]
Big News for Short Films at HIFF 2016
February 22, 2016 by
Announcing a new perk for filmmakers of documentary shorts… The HIFF 2016 Documentary Short Competition winner will now qualify for Academy Award® consideration without a standard theatrical run, joining the Narrative Short Competition film winner. (This is provided the film otherwise complies with the Academy rules.) In addition, both winning Narrative and Documentary Short Competition […]
Winter Classic Screening Revisits McCABE & MRS. MILLER
January 26, 2016 by
On February 20, join HIFF Co-Chair Alec Baldwin and Artistic Director David Nugent at Guild Hall of East Hampton for a special screening and discussion that will snap you right out of your winter blues.* Winter Classic: McCABE & MRS. MILLER Saturday, February 20, 2016 7:00 pm Guild Hall of East Hampton Tickets on sale now (HIFF Members, email members@hamptonsfilmfest.org to […]
HIFF 2016 Founder Pass Available; Festival Dates Announced!
January 1, 2016 by
24th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival: October 6-10, 2016 Dates have been announced for next year’s Festival, and the must-have HIFF 2016 Founder Pass is now available. The HIFF 2016 Founder Pass benefits include: Express, Ticketless Access for one (1) to all screenings** Opening & Closing Night Films Exclusive Special Events, including Opening Night Party All Spotlight and Centerpiece Films […]
