Hamptons International Film Festival

Local Awards Push 2021 Oscar Contenders, from San Francisco and London to the Hamptons

In this strange awards year, virtual film festivals and awards shows are one way to build awards buzz.

Oct 20, 2020 2:40 pm /

"Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation"

‘Truman & Tennessee’ Review: An Immersive Portrait of Literary Icons, Friends, and Rivals

Zachary Quinto and Jim Parsons voice the celebrated gay authors in a fascinating portrait of their parallel careers and lives.

Oct 10, 2020 9:00 am /

Film / By Josh Klausner

How an Independent Filmmaker Went From Being the Farrelly Brothers’ Assistant to Making the Movies That Studios Wouldn’t

With one indie under his belt, the “Wanderland” filmmaker switched to the studio world. Here’s what he learned and why he’s changing gears (again).

Oct 6, 2017 4:59 pm /

Awards / By Eric Kohn

Oscar Season’s Secret Weapon: How the Hamptons International Film Festival Has Influenced Fall Movies For 25 Years

The influential East Hampton gathering has found its footing over the years by giving the industry a unique opportunity at the height of awards season.

Oct 5, 2017 12:20 pm /

Film / By Vikram Murthi

‘Davi’s Way’ Exclusive Clip: New Documentary Follows Actor Robert Davi’s Quest To Honor Frank Sinatra

The film made its world premiere at the Hamptons International Film Festival, which ran this past Columbus Day weekend.

Oct 21, 2016 4:44 pm /

Film / By Bryn Gelbart

Edward Norton On Why Method Acting Is Misunderstood — Hamptons Film Festival

You don’t land 20 years of fantastic roles without learning a thing or two about the history of the art.

Oct 12, 2016 4:08 pm /

Film / By Bryn Gelbart

Holly Hunter Explains Why It Took Her So Long to Return to Movies — Hamptons Film Festival

At the Hamptons International Film Festival, the award-winnng actress cleared up some thoughts about her career to date.

Oct 12, 2016 3:45 pm /

Film / By Liz Calvario