Films about musicians have been a staple now for close to a century, shedding light on how artists craft music in various forms, the practice required to reach the highest levels, and what it takes to live life as a performer. These five diverse films—a mix of documentaries and narratives—continue that tradition, taking us inside the minds of […]
Celebrating the Arts and Music in Cinema: HIFF 2015
Cinema often reflects upon itself and other creative industries. The 2015 Hamptons International Film Festival presents films from all over the world celebrating music makers, artists, performers and dreamers of dreams. We hope to see you at HIFF 2015. SONG OF LAHORE USA/Pakistan, English/Punjabi/Urdu Directed by Andy Schocken, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Lahore, Pakistan, was once known […]
Auteur Dinner Series: Filmmakers, Musicians, HIFF Supporters
In a private home on the Upper East Side, supporters of the Hamptons International Film Festival gathered this week to inaugurate our Auteur Dinner Series. The salon-style evening—which raised funds for HIFF’s upcoming summer initiatives—introduced patrons to filmmakers and musicians with past, present and future connections to the Festival and to the Hamptons. In addition to elegant hors d’oeuvres and […]