Many of the films submitted for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar® at the 90th Annual Academy Awards will screen at HIFF25. No two pictures are the same, as they tackle topics ranging from personal memoirs and bad neighbors to social satires and family dramas. The art of storytelling through film is universal, and no matter what language a […]
HIFF25 Opening Night Film ‘Itzhak’ + Seven World Premieres
August 30, 2017 by
We are thrilled to announce that Opening Night for the 25th Anniversary Hamptons International Film Festival will feature the World Premiere of Alison Chernick’s compelling documentary ITZHAK. Seven other films will also have their World Premieres at HIFF25! ITZHAK chronicles the extraordinary life of Israeli violin virtuoso and conductor Itzhak Perlman. Perlman, an East End resident, will […]
SummerDocs: ‘Whitney. Can I Be Me’ on August 17 in Southampton
August 1, 2017 by
SummerDocs host (and HIFF Co-Chair) Alec Baldwin is back for the ninth year to present new and groundbreaking documentary filmmaking and thought-provoking stories to the East End. On August 17, SummerDocs heads to Southampton for the first time with WHITNEY. CAN I BE ME, an intimate and revealing portrait of the iconic superstar. Join us […]
SummerDocs: ‘Nobody Speak’ on July 8 at Guild Hall, 7pm
June 20, 2017 by
SummerDocs host (and HIFF Co-Chair) Alec Baldwin returns for the ninth year to present new and groundbreaking documentary filmmaking and thought-provoking stories to the East End. First up: NOBODY SPEAK: THE TRIALS OF A FREE PRESS is a timely thriller that examines the powder keg that is today’s media climate. Join us on Saturday, July 8, 7pm at Guild Hall! […]
SummerDocs 2017 Expands Across the East End
June 15, 2017 by
SummerDocs host (and HIFF Co-Chair) Alec Baldwin returns for the ninth year to present new and groundbreaking documentary filmmaking and thought-provoking stories to the East End. This summer’s series expands beyond Guild Hall to include Southampton and Gurney’s Montauk. Following each screening, Alec Baldwin and David Nugent will lead conversations with filmmakers and subjects. Check out the […]
