The five films in this year’s signature Conflict + Resolution program once again spotlight stories that creatively deal with complex issues and societal effects of war and violence, and engage audiences surrounding the causes. Since this signature section was launched in 2000, it has continued to stimulate discussion about major issues and conflicts of our […]
HIFF25: Centerpieces, Spotlights, Award Winners + More
The 25th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival today announced two more Centerpiece films, three Spotlight features, the feature films in our HIFF Competition, and two key award winners. The Friday Centerpiece film in Southampton on October 6 will be the North American premiere of Simon Curtis’s GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN, a look into the life of author A.A. […]
2015 Films of Conflict & Resolution Announced
Now in its 16th year at HIFF, the 2015 Conflict & Resolution (C&R) program includes both feature films and shorts, all of which recognize and celebrate films that deal with the complex issues and the human dramas associated with war and violence. The program, presented by the Tribeca Shortlist, recognizes one of the films in the series with a cash […]
Q&A: Ross Kauffman & Katy Chevigny on the Fearlessness of the ‘E-Team’
Anna, Ole, Fred, and Peter are members of the Emergency Team (E-Team) for a respected international human rights organization, the first people on the scene when there is suspicion of human rights abuses. Entering areas of conflict like Syria or post-Qaddafi Libya, they gather evidence to determine if further investigation is warranted, and often what […]