HamptonsFilm Announces Dates for 34th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival

HamptonsFilm announced today the 34th annual edition of the Hamptons International Film Festival will take place October 2-12, 2026. The 11-day festival will feature screenings and events across the Hamptons.

The festival will begin accepting submissions via FilmFreeway in February. To submit a project and for more details on upcoming deadlines please visit filmfreeway.com/HamptonsFilm.

HamptonsFilm will be running a sale on Founder Passes in the month of December and available for purchase at hamptonsfilmfest.org.

“As we look ahead to the 34th edition of the Hamptons International Film Festival, we’re excited to continue to bring audiences eleven days of screenings and events across the East End,” said David Nugent, Chief Creative Officer of HamptonsFilm. “Each year, our filmmakers and audiences inspire us to grow, experiment, and celebrate bold new voices in cinema. With submissions opening in February and an exciting slate of year-round programs, from our Screenwriters Lab to SummerDocs and our beloved outdoor screenings, we can’t wait to welcome everyone back this October.”

In addition to the fall festival, HamptonsFilm will continue some of the highlights of their year-round programming, including:

• • The 26th edition of the HamptonsFilm Screenwriters Lab (April 10-12) which champions the artistic visions of up-and-coming filmmakers from around the world, and will pair selected fellows with established writers and creative producers for a weekend of one-on-one mentorship. Submissions for the Screenwriters Lab can be made here: https://filmfreeway.com/HamptonsFilmScreenwritersLab.

• The upcoming 18th annual SummerDocs documentary showcase will feature a series of banner screening events hosted throughout the summer season, highlighting some of the year’s awards contenders and most anticipated documentary features. HamptonsFilm will also plan to host their Outdoor Screening Series featuring family favorite films once again this summer.

ABOUT HAMPTONSFILM

HamptonsFilm, home of the Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF) was founded in 1992 to celebrate the art of film and to introduce a unique and varied spectrum of international films and filmmakers to our audiences. A non-profit organization with year-round screenings of global narrative and documentary films, an annual Screenwriters Lab, a summer documentary showcase, and extensive educational initiatives, HamptonsFilm offers programs that enlighten, educate, and provide invaluable exposure for filmmakers, while also providing the East End of Long Island with an educational and cultural experience that enriches the lives of its citizens and contributes to the local economy. HIFF, celebrating its 33rd year, is an annual premiere film event in New York State, and an intimate showcase of some of the year’s best offerings in contemporary cinema from around the world. Awarding prizes to filmmakers in cash and goods and services of over $241,500 this year, with over $5 million awarded in competition funds and services over the decades, our program continues to play an important role during awards season. For more information, please visit hamptonsfilmfest.org.