HIFF has proudly bestowed over a million dollars in its 28-year history. This year, we are honored to be rewarding emerging filmmakers with $29,500 in cash, as well as another $102,500 in in-kind goods and services, through the following awards.
“In this year that has been unlike any other, we are so thankful for the filmmakers who shared their views of the world with us,” said David Nugent, HamptonsFilm Artistic Director. “More than ever we will draw inspiration from their creativity and passion to bring us together through the craft of film.”
“As always, we could not be more thrilled for the opportunity to host the Hamptons International Film Festival and showcase such dynamic talent to our audience,” said Anne Chaisson, HamptonsFilm Executive Director. “We thank all of the filmmakers and distributors who shared their films with us, and congratulate all of the winners.”
COMPETITION AWARDS
BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE:
THIS IS NOT A BURIAL, IT’S A RESURRECTION
Directed by Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese
East Coast Premiere | Lesotho/South Africa/Italy | 2019 | Watch now
The Narrative Feature winner receives a $3,000 cash prize plus a film production package of in-kind goods and services.
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE:
COLLECTIVE (COLECTIV)
Directed by Alexander Nanau
East Coast Premiere | Romania/Luxembourg | 2019 | Watch now
The Documentary Feature winner receives a $3,000 cash prize plus a film production package of in-kind goods and services.
Best Narrative Short:
ENTRE TÚ Y MILAGROS
Directed by Mariana Saffon
North American Premiere | Colombia | 2020 | Watch now
The Narrative Short Film winner receives a $500 cash prize and qualifies for consideration at the Academy Awards® for Best Live Action Short Film.
Best Documentary Short:
THE GAME (DAS SPIEL)
Directed by Roman Hodel
US Premiere | Switzerland | 2020 | Watch now
The Documentary Short Film winner receives a $500 cash prize and qualifies for consideration at the Academy Awards® for Best Documentary Short Film.
ADDITIONAL AWARDS
The Peter Macgregor Scott Memorial Award: $10,000
ENTRE TÚ Y MILAGROS
Directed by Mariana Saffon
North American Premiere | Colombia | 2020 | Watch now
The inaugural Peter Macgregor Scott Memorial Award aims to continue Peter’s mentorship for a new generation of passionate filmmakers. Sponsored by Susan Macgregor Scott, this $10,000 award is specifically designed to recognize narrative short filmmakers and reward creative approaches to solving practical production challenges in the service of storytelling.
• Watch a Q&A with Mariana Saffon and Susan Macgregor Scott
Brizzolara Family Foundation Award for Films of Conflict & Resolution: $5,000
WITH DRAWN ARMS
Directed by Glenn Kaino, Afshin Shahidi
World Premiere | USA | 2020 | Watch now
This award recognizes one of the films in the Films of Conflict & Resolution program, which is is dedicated to showcasing films that deal with the complex issues and societal effects of war and violence. These films are selected because of their excellence in filmmaking and depiction of provocative and dramatic content. Since this signature section was launched 20 years ago, it has continued to stimulate discussion about major issues and conflicts of our time.
New York Women in Film & Television Award for Directing: $2,000
FAREWELL AMOR
Directed by Ekwa Msangi
USA | 2019 | Watch now
New this year, this award honors an outstanding female filmmaker who has demonstrated exceptional artistic vision and dedication to their craft.
New York Women in Film & Television Award for Excellence in Documentary Filmmaking: $1,000
CODED BIAS
Directed by Shalini Kantayya
USA/UK/China | 2020 | Watch now
New this year, this award honors an outstanding female filmmaker who has demonstrated exceptional artistic vision and dedication to their craft.
Victor Rabinowitz & Joanne Grant Award for Social Justice: $2,000
ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI…
Directed by Regina King
USA | 2020 | Watch now
Presented to a film that exemplifies the values of peace, equality, global justice, and civil liberties, and named in honor of two people who spent their entire lives fighting for those values.
University Film Awards: $500 each
The five films selected for the University Short Film Showcase will each receive a cash award, honoring emerging talent. Watch now.
HEADING SOUTH | Dir. Yuan Yuan | NYU Tisch School For The Arts
PARACHUTE | Dir. Katherine Tolentino | Brooklyn College
ROUND 0 | Dir. Sonia Ladidà Schiavone | Icelandic Film School
TAPE | Dir. Jojo Erholtz | American Film Institute
TO THE DUSTY SEA | Dir. Héloïse Ferlay | Ensad – École Nationale Supérieure Des Arts Décoratifs
