The HamptonsFilm Screenwriters Lab champions the artistic visions of up-and-coming filmmakers from around the world. Submissions are now closed for the 25th edition.* November 14, 2024: Earlybird Deadline December 5, 2024: Regular Deadline December 19, 2024: Late Deadline January 16, 2025: Extended Deadline* April 4-6, 2025: Screenwriters Lab *Note: If you have been affected by […]
2024 SummerDocs Series Announced
May 21, 2024 by
Our fan favorite SummerDocs series is back for a 16th season with a stellar selection of films, curated by Artistic Director David Nugent and Chairman Emeritus Alec Baldwin. Screening in East Hampton, these nonfiction gems will be followed by conversations with acclaimed filmmakers and guests. Tickets are on sale now, and members receive a discount. […]
2024 Screenwriters Lab a Success!
April 8, 2024 by
Our 24th Annual Screenwriters Lab took place over the weekend, where we were thrilled to welcome our talented fellows Chheangkea, Agnes Skonare and Sarah Mokh, our invaluable mentors Celine Song, Michael Covino and Bart Freundlich, and all the guests who heralded these new voices with us. Mentors and fellows arrived at the Huntting Inn on […]
2024 Screenwriters Lab Mentors + Participants
March 19, 2024 by
For the 24th year, the annual HIFF Screenwriters Lab (April 5-7, 2024), will pair rising screenwriters with established screenwriters, directors, and creative-producers for a weekend of one-on-one mentoring sessions. An intimate gathering taking place each spring in East Hampton, the Lab fosters emerging talent with these film industry veterans advising the participating fellows on their […]
Mathison Screenplay Reading: ‘Theory of Colors’
January 31, 2024 by
On Tuesday, February 6, in lower Manhattan, HamptonsFilm presented a screenplay reading of selected scenes from our 2023 Melissa Mathison Award recipient Shehrezad Maher’s Theory of Colors. Thank you to the fantastic cast (see below), to Stephanie Klapper for casting them, and to all who joined us! We look forward to our 24th Annual Screenwriters Lab, […]
