Hamptons Film Festival

Alec Baldwin interviewed Matthew Broderick Saturday afternoon at the Hamptons International Film Festival, highlighting Broderick's career. "This is supposed to be about me," Broderick joked after Baldwin offered up some related experiences from his acting career. The packed conversation was interrupted momentarily after a crazed person said she was being persecuted because of the Patriot Act and was imploring the actors to help her. indieWIRE will publish a segment of video from the conversation this week. [Photo by Eric Kohn]

Full Frame doc fest founder Nancy Buirski is wearing the filmmaker hat at the Hamptons International Film Festival where her film, "The Loving Story" is screening this weekend. HIFF describes the film as: "The poignant journey of Richard and Mildred Loving through their historic lawsuit, Loving vs. Virginia. In 1958, Richard and Mildred, an interracial couple, wed in Virginia, where “mixed” marriages were not only illegal but punishable by permanent exile from the state. Removed from their home and families, the Lovings fought their case all the way to the Supreme Court, culminating in a triumphant legal victory. As told through extensive archival footage and home recordings, 'The Loving Story' provides a personal panorama to this landmark civil rights case, chronicling the Lovings’ resilience and courage with incredible intimacy."

Jay and Mark Duplass made their way through the crowd Thursday night in East Hampton, NY. Their film, "Jeff Who Lives at Home" opened the Hamptons Film Festival which continues through Sunday. Jay told iW that they're doing a good amount of travel with the film, which also screened recently at the Mill Valley Film Festival. Official description: Dispatched from his basement room on an errand for his mother, slacker Jeff might discover his destiny (finally) when he spends the day with his brother as he tracks his possibly adulterous wife.

Hamptons International Film Festival organizers hosted a lunch teasing some of the program at their upcoming fest, taking place October 13 - 17 in East Hampton, NY and throughout the East End. Left to right: HIFF chairman Stuart Suna, programmer Holly Herrick, executive director Karen Arikian and director of programming David Nugent (and Buddha in the background). The Hamptons unveiled their centerpiece and closing night films this week. The event will announce the bulk of their festival lineup early next week.

Surf icons Herbie, Christian and Greyson Fletcher, along with their Montauk-host Julian Schnabel (From Left to Right), enjoy a festive barbecue at the Hamptons International Film Festival's Summer Sunday Classics event at Montauk's Solé East Resort last Sunday. Herbie and family were out to present two of their legendary films about aerial surfing, "Supernatural" and "Savage Beast," part of several consecutive Sundays of surf films programmed by filmmaker and fashion photographer Bruce Weber. This Sunday HIFF and Bruce Weber present "Picaresque" (2009), with director Mikey DeTemple in attendance. The Summer Sunday Classics series is a new program from the Hamptons International Film Festival, and continues on Sunday evenings through August 28th. [Photo and caption by Cameron Yates]

The Hamptons International Film Festival kicked off its Summer doc series with director Cindy Meehl's "Buck," which Sundance Selects is opening June 17th in theaters. The fest hosted a delightful seaside pre-screening cocktail reception in East Hampton at a swank home, though the wind chased many despite the sweeping Atlantic views. Pictures left to right: HIFF director of programming David Nugent, Cindy Meehl, James Lipton who interviewed Meehl on stage following the crowded screening that evening, and HIFF executive director Karen Arikian. "Buck" centers around horse whisperer Buck Brannaman, who "possesses near magical abilities as he transforms horses - and people - with understanding and respect." [Photo by Brian Brooks]

Ethan and Joel Coen Saturday night in Montauk help bring down the house during the Hamptons International Film Festival and indieWIRE's Industry Toast to Ben Barenholtz.

Ben Barenholtz with Sony Classics co-founder Marcie Bloom Saturday night in Montauk, NY. Bloom was the recipient of the Hamptons International Film Festival and indieWIRE's inaugural Industry Toast back in 2004, while Barenholtz was feted over the weekend.

Magnolia Pictures' Eamonn Bowles, producer/exhibitor Ben Barenholtz, October Films co-founder Bingham Ray and FilmDistrict president Bob Berney at the 2010 Hamptons Film Festival.

Actor Stanley Tucci sharing a chat over the weekend with filmmaker Joel Coen at the Hamptons International Film Festival. The two attended an Industry Toast to producer/exhibitor Ben Barenholtz Saturday evening, hosted by HIFF and indieWIRE in Montauk, NY.