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HIFF 2025

The People Who Make the Film Festival Happen

The Hamptons International Film Festival has been a significant industry event for over three decades now. As this year’s festival came and went, four organizers at the helm reflected on how it has evolved, and where it will go from here.

Oct 16, 2025
Ethan Hawke Hits the Right Key

After a screening of "Blue Moon" at the film festival, Ethan Hawke talked with Alison Stewart, a public radio host, about Lorenz Hart, the complex lyricist he plays in the film, his collaboration with Richard Linklater, its director, the legacy of Robert Redford, and more.

Oct 9, 2025
Festival Doc Spurs Community Run

A group of filmmakers, runners, walkers, and spectators will meet at Gubbins Perfect Fit in East Hampton Friday at 8 a.m. for a community 5K run and walk to Main Beach and back that is connected to the Hamptons International Film Festival screening of the documentary “Remaining Native.”

Oct 9, 2025
Ari Selinger’s Junkyard Hero

The upcoming Hamptons Film Festival will include "On the End," a film by Ari Selinger inspired by the true story of the effort to remove a mechanic from his Montauk property.

Sep 25, 2025
Clooney Stars in Film Festival Addition

A film festival addition, "Jay Kelly" stars George Clooney as a famous movie actor and Adam Sandler as his manager as they travel together through Europe.

Sep 25, 2025
HIFF 2025: The Full Slate

The 33rd Hamptons International Film Festival will feature in-person conversations with Ethan Hawke and Elizabeth Olsen, as well as 12 world premieres, eight North American premieres, and 21 U.S. premieres.

Sep 18, 2025
Film Festival Announces New Partnership

HIFF has partnered with the Southampton Playhouse to extend its footprint into the Southampton community.

Sep 11, 2025
HIFF 2025: More Is Disclosed

The Hamptons International Film Festival announces its closing night and Centerpiece films as well as 18 Spotlight selections.

Sep 11, 2025
HIFF 2025: The First Reveal

The 33rd Hamptons International Film Festival has announced its opening film, "Eternity," with Elizabeth Olsen, as well as new films from Richard Linklater, Bill Condon, and Eva Victor.

Aug 28, 2025