Aaron Eckhart to Receive Variety Creative Impact Award at HIFF 2016

HIFF is thrilled to share that Variety will honor Golden Globe®-nominated actor Aaron Eckhart with the Variety Creative Impact Award at this year’s festival. Eckhart will participate in A Conversation With… on Friday at 1:00pm at Guild Hall, where Eckhart will be presented with the award by Variety’s Deputy Awards and Features Editor Jenelle Riley. “Aaron Eckhart is the definition […]

Q&A: Ricki Stern & Annie Sundberg on Finding Resilience and Grace in ‘MARATHON’

Updated November 23: THE MARATHON: PATRIOTS DAY BOMBING is now streaming on HBOGo Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg’s powerful documentary MARATHON: THE PATRIOTS DAY BOMBING recounts the dramatic story of the 2013 terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon through the emotional experiences of individuals whose lives were forever impacted. Following events from the moment of […]

Women Calling the Shots at HIFF 2016

For many years, HIFF has enjoyed a close collaboration with New York Women in Film and Television, and 2016 is no different. In addition to our NYWIFT shorts program—Women Calling the Shots—this year we are also partnering on a Winick Talk. Moderated by film critic Thelma Adams, Sunday’s free panel discussion is entitled, WOMEN IN FILM: LOTS OF […]

Short Films are Long on Delight at HIFF 2016

Good things 100% come in small packages—to prove this adage, look no further than HIFF 2016’s diverse and award-winning short film lineup.  Divided into cohesive programs around various themes, you can’t go wrong, no matter which one (or several!) you choose.  CONFLICT & RESOLUTION SHORTS The Films of Conflict & Resolution program is dedicated to showcasing […]

Bring the Family to HIFF 2016!

We believe film festivals should include something for everyone, including the budding cinephiles in your life. Browse these features and shorts—appropriate for either all ages or 13+—and help HIFF create a new generation of movie fans. See you at the movies! The Red Turtle Directed by: Michael Dudok de Wit | Narrative Feature | 80 […]