HIFF Holiday Sale!

Stocking stuffers abound* in this year’s HIFF Holiday Sale, including gift memberships, HIFF25 posters and wearable goodies. Our cinematic elves have something for everyone on your list, so what are you waiting for? Everything is now 25% off! *December 15 was the deadline for Christmas delivery.  Also: HIFF 2018 Founder Passes are discounted now through 11:59pm on December 31, 2017! Merchandise […]

Free Friday Night Screenings Return to Southampton

For the fourth year in a row, the Hamptons International Film Festival is delighted to partner with Southampton Arts Center, offering free screenings of classic movies all summer long. Weather permitting, films will screen outdoors on the lawn at 25 Jobs Lane. Approximate start time: 8:30 pm. Bring a blanket, bring a picnic, and bring friends and family! (Note: […]

Slideshow: ‘Author: The JT Leroy Story’ at SummerDocs

On Saturday, July 9, HIFF screened AUTHOR: THE JT LEROY STORY to kick off the 2016 SummerDocs series at Guild Hall of East Hampton. Following the screening of the literary and enigmatic film, director Jeff Feuerzeig joined HIFF Artistic Director David Nugent and HIFF Co-Chair Alec Baldwin onstage for an in-depth Q&A. Before the screening, HIFF supporters, Board members and special guests gathered for a delightful reception […]

HIFF is Hiring!

Festival Positions Open WANTED: VENUE STAFF AND BOX OFFICE SALES AGENTS If you want to be at the center of the Hamptons International Film Festival, we are looking for skilled people to join our box office and venues teams for this year’s festival. Must have prior knowledge or experience in customer service or house management. […]

Cannes Luncheon Celebrates Melissa Mathison, Women in Film

Last week, on a stunningly beautiful Côte d’Azur day overlooking Cannes and the Mediterranean, a cadre of accomplished women in film professionals gathered at the Villa Valnalou to pay tribute to the late screenwriter Melissa Mathison. The film based on her final screenplay—THE BFG, directed by Steven Spielberg—recently screened out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival. In continuation of their annual women […]