Friday Flashback: Rest in Peace, Joel Schumacher

We join the film community in mourning the loss of legendary director Joel Schumacher, who passed away today at the age of 80. Former HamptonsFilm Advisory Board Chair Jeffrey Sharp shares his fond remembrances.   It seemed fitting to honor director Joel Schumacher as part of the 2014 Hamptons International Film Festival. The Hamptons had […]

Brian De Palma to Receive HIFF27 Lifetime Achievement Award

HIFF27 will honor legendary director Brian De Palma with a Lifetime Achievement Award, along with a special screening of BLOW OUT on October 12. De Palma will also participate in a A Conversation With… with Festival co-chair Alec Baldwin. Lifetime Achievement Award: Brian De Palma Equally regarded as a leading member of the New Hollywood movement, […]

HIFF27: Lifetime Achievement, Poster Art + Dick Cavett Award

Believe it or not, the 27th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival is on the horizon! We are thrilled to announce the following in our first wave of news about HIFF27: legendary director Brian De Palma will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award; indelible Hamptons artist Lee Krasner‘s work will be featured on this year’s poster; and […]

HIFF25 Lifetime Achievement Award: Julie Andrews

The 25th Anniversary Hamptons International Film Festival honors Oscar®-winning stage and screen legend Julie Andrews with a Lifetime Achievement Award on October 7, 2017. Well known for her defining roles on stage in My Fair Lady and Camelot, and her classic screen performances in MARY POPPINS and THE SOUND OF MUSIC, the multitalented and award […]

Julie Andrews to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

The Hamptons International Film Festival is proud to honor Oscar®-winning actress Julie Andrews with a Lifetime Achievement Award as part of the Festival’s 25th anniversary in October. Screen and stage legend Julie Andrews will be the recipient of this year’s HIFF Lifetime Achievement Award. Well known for her defining roles on stage in My Fair Lady […]