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Oscar Love for Local Films

The 2020 Academy Awards nominations were announced on Monday morning. Films with local ties did very well with "The Irishman" tied for second with most nominations at 10.

Jan 13, 2020
East End Winners at the Golden Globes

Films with East End connections were well represented among the Golden Globe nominees, and also logged some wins. 

Jan 6, 2020
Golden Globes Shine on Films With East End Connections

Films and television offerings with East End connections found love from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which nominated several of them for their annual Golden Globes Awards.

Dec 10, 2019
Hamptons Film Fest Announces Key Award Winners

The films "A White, White Day" and "Overseas" were two of the major competition award winners announced on Monday by the Hamptons International Film Festival.

Oct 14, 2019
Sunday Another Fun Day at Hamptons Film Fest

There was plenty to see and do as the Hamptons International Film Festival began to wind down on Sunday.

Oct 13, 2019
Jenno Topping Comes Home With 'Ford v Ferrari'

Jenno Topping, who grew up in Sagaponack, came home on Saturday to introduce "Ford v Ferrari" as the producer of the film, directed by James Mangold. The movie was the Saturday Centerpiece of the Hamptons International Film Festival.

Oct 13, 2019
One More for 'The Irishman' and Some Take-Aways

Those who saw Martin Scorsese's epic "The Irishman" this weekend (or who plan to see it Monday at its last showing at 2:15 p.m. at the East Hampton Cinema) may have been disappointed in the lack of a post-screening discussion, but there were reasons for that.

Oct 13, 2019
Brevity Is the Spirit of Film

The Hamptons International Film Festival's Documentary Short Film Competition Program was presented on Saturday morning in East Hampton.

Oct 12, 2019
Brian De Palma Gets Real in a Revealing Talk at HIFF

Brian De Palma, recipient of the festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award, sat down with Alec Baldwin for an illuminating and often hilarious conversation at Guild Hall that covered many aspects of Mr. De Palma’s work.

Oct 12, 2019
Saturday Brings Packed Films and Talks to HIFF

Saturday was a day in full at the Hamptons International Film Festival: full of screenings, talks, events, and parties. From morning to night, East Hampton to Southampton, it was a packed day.

Oct 12, 2019
Five Pro Tips for Navigating the Hamptons Film Festival

The Hamptons International Film Festival is off and running with its first full day of programs. Each year festival insiders and veterans offer some tips for those who are here for the first time as well as seasoned alumni. Here we share a few of the best of them.

Oct 11, 2019
Immersive Storytelling, Virtual Reality at HIFF

The Hamptons International Film Festival is doubling down on immersive storytelling this year, with two dramatically different approaches to the medium, each of which involves travel. 

Oct 11, 2019
First Full Day of Film Fest on Friday Brings 'Flint,' 'Irishman,' and More

 

The first full day of the Hamptons International Film Festival included a talk on short films, the opening of the virtual reality program at East Hampton Library, and screenings of films from all over the world in theaters in East Hampton, Southampton, and Sag Harbor. 

Oct 11, 2019
Film Festival Raises Curtain With 'Just Mercy'

On Thursday's wet and windy fall evening, the Hamptons International Film Festival raised the curtain on its 27th edition. "Just Mercy," the opening night film, was screened at Guild Hall and the East Hampton Cinema with a party following at Wolffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack.

Oct 10, 2019
Hamptons Film Fest Announces Closer

The Hamptons International Film Festival will screen Trey Edward Shults's "Waves" as the closing night film on Oct. 14. It follows a suburban African-American family after a tragedy and stars Sterling K. Brown, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Lucas Hedges, Taylor Russell, and Alexa Demie.

Sep 12, 2019
Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’ Will Be HIFF’s Centerpiece Film

The Hamptons International Film Festival will screen Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman" as its Friday Centerpiece film on Oct. 11. Several other films were also announced this week.

Sep 5, 2019
Early Reveals from Hamptons Film Festival

The Hamptons International Film Festival is teasing out some of its selections for this year along with a featured talk with Alfre Woodard.

Aug 23, 2019
HIFF Hails De Palma and Ross

It's never too early to think of autumn and all of the things that come with the falling leaves, ebbing crowds, and cooling temperatures. One such highlight is the Hamptons International Film Festival, which has announced its honorees and poster artist for the 2019 festival, which will take place over Columbus Day weekend.

Jul 15, 2019
HIFF's SummerDocs Returns for Another Season

One of the high season's traditions for fans of the documentary film genre, the Hamptons International Film Festival's SummerDocs series returns for its 11th year on June 29 with a screening of the "Maiden" by Alex Holmes. It will continue with Mads Brugger's "Cold Case Hammarskjold" in July and Rachel Mason's "Circus of Books" in August. All three screenings, which typically sell out, will include discussions of the films. They take place at Guild Hall.

Jun 4, 2019
Framing Frieze Through an East End Lens

Frieze doesn't offer much in the way of East End artists, but it still worth a trip to Randall's Island for the art and the experience.

May 3, 2019
Hamptons Film Fest Announces Screenwriters Picks

The Hamptons International Film Festival's Screenwriters Lab, to take place April 5 to 7, will include a screening and a master class open to the public.

Mar 14, 2019
New York Art Fairs Scrambled but Not Broken for 2019

The 2019 edition of New York Armory Art Week will seem a bit altered to veterans -- with cancellations, restructurings, new locations, and more -- but the shows do go on.

Mar 7, 2019
'Free Solo' Wins Best Documentary Feature at Oscars

"Free Solo" won best documentary feature at the Academy Awards on Sunday night.

Feb 24, 2019
Alan Alda Wins Lifetime Achievement Award at SAG

The Screen Actors Guild recognized Alan Alda with a lifetime achievement award at its awards ceremony on Sunday night.

Jan 29, 2019
Bid One, Bid All in the Guild Hall Holiday Auction

Guild Hall is tempting bidders with three unique experiences for all ages and interests, but the auction closes Thursday, just after 3 p.m.

Jan 2, 2019
Saturday at Film Fest Celebrated Young Talent (Photos)

It was another action-packed Saturday at this year's Hamptons International Film Festival.

Oct 7, 2018
'Our Bodies, Our Stories': Women Speak Out at HIFF

Four women filmmakers shared their stories and what drives them to make films and be advocates at Rowdy Hall on Friday.

Oct 5, 2018
Hamptons Film Fest Day Two Featured Talks, Films, VR, and More (Photos)

Day Two of the Hamptons International Film Festival, its first full day, brought a wake-up call at 10 a.m. with a talk by women filmmakers one year after the start of the #MeToo movement. Throughout the day, related films such as "Roll Red Roll" and "Divide and Conquer: The Roger Ailes Story" screened in crowded theaters.

Maggie Gyllenhaal sat for the first of three planned conversations, this one with Alec Baldwin as moderator.

Oct 5, 2018
HIFF Opens With Maggie Gyllenhaal in 'The Kindergarten Teacher' (Photos)

The Hamptons International Film Festival opened Thursday night with a screening of "The Kindergarten Teacher," an award given to Alan Alda, and a party at Wolffer Estate Vineyard.

Oct 4, 2018
HIFF Announces Full Slate of Films and Talks on Website

Amid scores of films, here are some highlights and potential sellouts at this year's Hamptons International Film Festival -- before tickets go on sale Sept. 24.

Oct 1, 2018