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34th edition

Hamptons International Film Festival

East Hampton, United States

About Hamptons International Film Festival

The Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF) is a nonprofit international festival held each October in East Hampton, New York. Founded in 1993, HIFF screens feature narratives, documentaries, and short films from around the world, complemented by year-round programs including the Screenwriters Lab, SummerDocs, and HIFF Jr. + Film Camp.

Festival details

Location 79 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, NY 11937 · East Hampton, United States
Scope International
Focus Narrative Feature · Documentary · Shorts · Screenwriting
Founded 1993
Official website hamptonsfilmfest.org
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Special programs

Screenwriters Lab
Year-round development program for screenwriters.
SummerDocs
Summer documentary series with filmmaker Q&As (partner: HBO).
HIFF Jr. + Film Camp
Education and hands-on film camp for young audiences.
Compassion, Justice & Animal Rights
Signature program on social justice and animal welfare.
Air, Land & Sea
Signature environmental program on climate and the natural world.

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Submission link bit.ly/hiff34submissions

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