A Conversation With…

Since the Festival’s inception, HamptonsFilm has invited industry leaders to join us for our signature series A Conversation With…

A festival highlight, these intimate, insightful conversations are an integral part of HIFF, featuring one-on-one interviews with legendary personalities. These icons discuss their impressive careers, entertaining our audiences with behind the scenes stories and sharing inspirational insights into what makes the entertainment industry tick.


Actress Emily Blunt speaks on stage during A Conversation With… at HIFF 2015. (Getty Images for HIFF)

Past conversations include Steven Spielberg, Alfre Woodard, Annette Bening, Frances McDormand, Brian De Palma, Vanessa Redgrave, Robert Altman, Laura Dern, Holly Hunter, Sidney Lumet, Emily Blunt, Hilary Swank, Mark Ruffalo, Matthew BroderickMartin Scorsese, and many more.

Check out the entire list of Conversations since 1993.