If you live on Long Island, you know your neighbors have opinions, creativity and talent to spare (!). Check out the diverse and dynamic selections in this year’s Views From Long Island section, featuring both truth-is-stranger-than-fiction local stories and the uniquely East End vision of local filmmakers. Supported by the Suffolk County Film Commission. Docu-Series THE KILLING […]
Q&A: Director Jessie Auritt on the Inner Strength of ‘Supergirl’
October 3, 2016 by
Few would know it by looking at her, but Naomi “Supergirl” Kutin is the strongest girl in the world. The 11-year-old, 95-pound Orthodox Jewish girl from New Jersey is a competitive powerlifter who can lift three times her body weight, impressing even the largest of bodybuilders. SUPERGIRL follows Naomi’s inspiring journey as she simultaneously trains […]
Oscar® Submissions From 5 Countries to Screen at HIFF
October 2, 2016 by
To date, five films screening at HIFF 2016 have been selected by their respective countries as this year’s entry into the Oscar® race for Best Foreign Language Film. And the list is growing… Be among the first American audiences to see these international gems! Under the Shadow (UK) Directed by: Babak Anvari | Narrative Feature | 84 min | […]
Rejoice! HIFF 2016 Film Guide is Live
September 22, 2016 by
The entire HIFF 2016 Film Guide is available now for browsing, including Spotlight, World Cinema Doc & Narrative, Views From Long Island, Focus on Norwegian Cinema, and Shorts sections, in addition to films previously announced. Browse the lineup!
Conversations Announced! Holly Hunter, Edward Norton & Aaron Eckhart
September 22, 2016 by
Since the Festival’s inception, A Conversation With… has been an integral part of HIFF, and in 2016 we are pleased to welcome Holly Hunter, Edward Norton and Aaron Eckhart to participate in individual talks as part of this always-enlightening program. A Conversation With Aaron Eckhart Friday, October 7, 1:00 pm Guild Hall Tickets With numerous critically acclaimed credits in lead and supporting […]
