The HIFF33 Centerpiece Film on Saturday, October 4, will be the US Premiere of David Michôd’s CHRISTY, starring Sydney Sweeney in real-life story of grit and determination. Following the film, Sydney Sweeney will receive the 2025 Achievement in Acting award for her transformative performance.
Dir: David Michôd (USA) | 2025
US Premiere
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Christy Martin (Emmy Award® nominee Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for knocking people out. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim (Ben Foster). But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it—confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death.
Based on remarkable true events, CHRISTY is a story of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one’s life. Sweeney’s transformative performance showcases her deep commitment to her craft, earning the HIFF 2025 Achievement in Acting award. A Black Bear Pictures release.
Passes and packages for the HIFF33 are on sale now. A HamptonsFilm Members pre-sale for individual tickets begins September 20, with individual tickets to the general public on sale September 22. Become a HamptonsFilm Member today for early ticket access. More programming will be announced in the coming weeks.
The 33rd annual Hamptons International Film Festival will run October 3-13, 2025, with screenings and events taking place across the Hamptons. HIFF thanks this year’s festival sponsors: Presenting Sponsor Artemis Rising Foundation; Premier Sponsor Audi; Signature Sponsors Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, UBS and IL Buco; official Media Partners WNBC, The Atlantic, Hamptons Magazine, The East Hampton Star and Variety; Premium Contributing Sponsors Netflix, Luminara Napa Valley, Assemble Media, Fox Rothschild, King & Spalding, Twomey Latham, Sotheby’s International realty, Wolffer Estate and Louisville Tourism; and foundation supporters New York State Council on the Arts and Suffolk County Film Commission.
