“Hamilton’s story is so filled with dramatic incident and personal and psychological complexity, not to mention spectacular visuals of waves upward of 100 feet tall, that it compels attention whether surfing means anything to you or not.” — Los Angeles Times Our 2017 SummerDocs series included Rory Kennedy‘s documentary TAKE EVERY WAVE: THE LIFE OF […]
‘Sea of Shadows’: Air, Land + Sea Screening at Gurney’s
Join HIFF Artistic Director David Nugent and special guests for this Air, Land + Sea outdoor screening of SEA OF SHADOWS—a riveting new documentary about the plight of marine animals in the Sea of Cortez. The film will be preceded by a sunset cocktail reception overlooking the ocean on the deck at Gurney’s Montauk. Friday, August […]
‘One Track Mind’: Benefit for Sunny Garcia on July 14
Let Montauk show its love for World Champion Surfer Sunny Garcia and his family in their moment of need. Please join Whalebone, FOND Group + HIFF at Gurney’s on Sunday, July 14, for a special evening of film, talk, live music, food and community with all proceeds to benefit the Garcias. Tickets on sale now! […]
HIFF Jr Heads East to Montauk!
Last Friday, Longtime HIFF Board member Linda Biscardi Fuller—who taught at East Hampton High School and Middle School for 35 years and has been instrumental in developing HIFF’s education programs—joined HIFF Jr. education and outreach manager Marissa Cangiolosi and headed east to Montauk School. Seventy-seven lucky 4th- and 5th-graders were treated to the red carpet experience at […]
Free Summer Screenings in Montauk
Throughout the summer, the Hamptons International Film Festival is thrilled to offer free screenings in Montauk—three at Gurney’s and one at the Surf Lodge. Each film is also a part of our 25 Years: 25 Films series, celebrating the Festival’s Silver Anniversary. Weather permitting, films will screen outdoors. (Note: Films are not appropriate for all ages; check […]