HIFF Screenwriters Lab: 2017 Selections & Mentors

HIFF is proud to announce the mentors and screenwriters for the 17th Annual Screenwriters Lab, which takes place April 7-9 in East Hampton and Sag Harbor. The Lab pairs up-and-coming screenwriters with established screenwriters, directors and producers for a series of one-on-one mentoring sessions. “Our focus on fostering up-and-coming talent in the HIFF community is at the […]

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. […]

25 Years: 25 Films March Screenings

This March, revisit four classic films via our celebratory 25 Years: 25 Films series honoring HIFF’s Silver Anniversary. Past Screenings I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO (HIFF 2016) Director: Raoul Peck Friday, March 3 (PASSED) In 1979, James Baldwin wrote a letter to his literary agent describing his next project, Remember This House. The book was […]

‘I Am Not Your Negro’ Screens in 25 Years: 25 Films

On Friday, March 3, HIFF continues the 25 Years: 25 Films series at Guild Hall with a current Oscar® nominee for Best Documentary from this past year’s festival: Raoul Peck‘s searing exploration of race in America, I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO.  I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO Friday, March 3  6:00pm (doors at 5:30) Guild Hall Tickets Hamptons International […]

25 Years: 25 Films in Palm Beach!

Last night we celebrated HIFF’s Silver Anniversary with the 25 Years: 25 Films screening of Oscar® winner BLACK SWAN at the Norton Museum of Art in Palm Beach. Directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis, the film was featured at the Hamptons International Film Festival in 2010. The presentation was part […]