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Captain Coulier (space explorer)
Short Films
Short Narrative, 2008, 13 min
Directed by: Lyndon Casey
Plays In: Comedy Shorts
Interests: Action-Adventure, Comedy
Intergalactic exploration isn't all it's cracked up to be. Captain Coulier attempts to bring some levity to the long, dull space voyage among a crew of aliens and robots who don't always share his sense of humor. Winner of the LA Comedy Shorts' Best of Fest Award. Read More
Short Films
Short Narrative, 2008, 13 min
Directed by: Lyndon Casey
Plays In: Comedy Shorts
Interests: Action-Adventure, Comedy
Intergalactic exploration isn't all it's cracked up to be. Captain Coulier attempts to bring some levity to the long, dull space voyage among a crew of aliens and robots who don't always share his sense of humor. Winner of the LA Comedy Shorts' Best of Fest Award. Read More
Carlito's Way
World Cinema
Feature Narrative, 1993, 145 min
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Interests: Drama
A Puerto-Rican ex-con, just released from prison, pledges to stay away from drugs and violence despite the pressure around him and lead on to a better life outside of NYC. Read More
World Cinema
Feature Narrative, 1993, 145 min
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Interests: Drama
A Puerto-Rican ex-con, just released from prison, pledges to stay away from drugs and violence despite the pressure around him and lead on to a better life outside of NYC. Read More
Christopher Dispossessed
Short Films
Short Narrative, 2009, 13 min
Directed by: Matthew Watts
Plays In: Student Awards Showcase & Making Your First Short Panel
He ís too late to stop the wedding, but not too late to stop the marriage. Read More
Short Films
Short Narrative, 2009, 13 min
Directed by: Matthew Watts
Plays In: Student Awards Showcase & Making Your First Short Panel
He ís too late to stop the wedding, but not too late to stop the marriage. Read More
Cinematography Master Class With Barry Sonnenfeld
Panels
Panel, 60 min
Each year, The Hamptons International Film Festival and Kodak partner to present a Master Class with a leading cinematographer. Past guests have included Michael Ballhaus (GOODFELLAS, THE DEPARTED), Frederick Elmes (THE ICE STORM, WILD AT HEART, THE NAMESAKE) and Ellen Kuras (ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, SUMMER OF SAM). David Schwartz, the Chief Curator at the Museum of the Moving Image, will moderate an in-depth discussion with this year’s guest. This intimate event is sure to provide both filmmakers and film aficionados with a rare view into the creative process. The event will feature clip presentations, trade secrets and tips on lighting for film. Read More
Panels
Panel, 60 min
Each year, The Hamptons International Film Festival and Kodak partner to present a Master Class with a leading cinematographer. Past guests have included Michael Ballhaus (GOODFELLAS, THE DEPARTED), Frederick Elmes (THE ICE STORM, WILD AT HEART, THE NAMESAKE) and Ellen Kuras (ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, SUMMER OF SAM). David Schwartz, the Chief Curator at the Museum of the Moving Image, will moderate an in-depth discussion with this year’s guest. This intimate event is sure to provide both filmmakers and film aficionados with a rare view into the creative process. The event will feature clip presentations, trade secrets and tips on lighting for film. Read More
Screenings | ||||
| Sat, Oct 10, 12:00PM | UA East Hampton Theater 6 | |||
City of Life and Death
Conflict & Resolution Competition
Feature Narrative, 2009, 132 min
Directed by: Lu Chuan
Interests: Asian Interest, Drama, History
Acclaimed director Lu Chuan’s much-anticipated Nanjing drama resists the swelling music and overwrought melodrama of so many depictions of war, shifting the focus from a top-down, authoritative history lesson to an unprecedented personal epic. Read More
Conflict & Resolution Competition
Feature Narrative, 2009, 132 min
Directed by: Lu Chuan
Interests: Asian Interest, Drama, History
Acclaimed director Lu Chuan’s much-anticipated Nanjing drama resists the swelling music and overwrought melodrama of so many depictions of war, shifting the focus from a top-down, authoritative history lesson to an unprecedented personal epic. Read More
Comedy Shorts
Short Films
Program, 70 min
A surly space captain, a bumbling magician, and some very rowdy apostles make up this year’s Comedy Shorts program. Don’t miss the funniest new short films of the year! Read More
Short Films
Program, 70 min
A surly space captain, a bumbling magician, and some very rowdy apostles make up this year’s Comedy Shorts program. Don’t miss the funniest new short films of the year! Read More
Committed
Scandinavian Focus , Short Films
Short Narrative, 2009, 18 min
Directed by: Isold Uggadottir
Plays In: Golden Starfish Awards Short Films in Competition
Interests: Drama
Eva and Vidar have decided to take their relationship to the next level by moving in together. COMMITTED is a subtle portrait of young love on the cusp of maturity from the director of the Icelandic Academy Award-nominated short FAMILY REUNION. Read More
Scandinavian Focus , Short Films
Short Narrative, 2009, 18 min
Directed by: Isold Uggadottir
Plays In: Golden Starfish Awards Short Films in Competition
Interests: Drama
Eva and Vidar have decided to take their relationship to the next level by moving in together. COMMITTED is a subtle portrait of young love on the cusp of maturity from the director of the Icelandic Academy Award-nominated short FAMILY REUNION. Read More
Con Artist
Spotlight
Feature Documentary, 2009, 84 min
Directed by: Michaek Sladek
Interests: Art & Artists, Comedy, Documentary
Mid-level collectors and art fans around the world clamor to buy Mark Kostabi's canvases, but his involvement in those creations is controversial. Collaborating with painters and designers, he often lends no more than his signature to a work. Intimate footage of Kostabi at home and interviews with friends and celebrities investigate the unusual motivations of this art establishment outsider. Read More
Spotlight
Feature Documentary, 2009, 84 min
Directed by: Michaek Sladek
Interests: Art & Artists, Comedy, Documentary
Mid-level collectors and art fans around the world clamor to buy Mark Kostabi's canvases, but his involvement in those creations is controversial. Collaborating with painters and designers, he often lends no more than his signature to a work. Intimate footage of Kostabi at home and interviews with friends and celebrities investigate the unusual motivations of this art establishment outsider. Read More
Concerto
Short Films
Short Narrative, 2008, 15 min
Directed by: Filippo Conz
Plays In: Best Served Cold - Shorts
Interests: Drama
A police detective's tense confrontation with his wife's violin teacher (who is also her lover) turns into an unexpected opportunity for redemption for both of them in the face of a cold and cruel world. Read More
Short Films
Short Narrative, 2008, 15 min
Directed by: Filippo Conz
Plays In: Best Served Cold - Shorts
Interests: Drama
A police detective's tense confrontation with his wife's violin teacher (who is also her lover) turns into an unexpected opportunity for redemption for both of them in the face of a cold and cruel world. Read More
A Conversation with Alan Alda
Conversations with
Panel, 60 min
Alan Alda’s career is unmatched in the entertainment world. Renowned and beloved for his award-winning role as Hawkeye Pierce in “M*A*S*H,” one of the most popular television series of all time, Alda has gone on to cultivate a remarkably diverse and compelling resumé as an actor, director and screenwriter. Alda made his first directorial efforts on the set of “M*A*S*H,” writing 19 and directing 32 episodes of the show over the course of its 11-year run. He wrote and starred in THE SEDUCTION OF JOE TYNAN (1979) opposite Barbara Harris, Meryl Streep and Melvyn Douglas, followed by THE FOUR SEASONS (1981), which he also wrote, directed and starred in alongside Carol Burnett. Alda soon became a Woody Allen regular, and appeared in classics such as CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS (1989), MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY (1993) and EVERYONE SAYS I LOVE YOU (1996). Alda continues his incredible career to this day, and has recently appeared to the great delight of his fans in films such as THE AVIATOR and FLASH OF GENIUS, as well as popular television shows such as “E.R.”, “The West Wing” and “30 Rock.” Read More
Conversations with
Panel, 60 min
Alan Alda’s career is unmatched in the entertainment world. Renowned and beloved for his award-winning role as Hawkeye Pierce in “M*A*S*H,” one of the most popular television series of all time, Alda has gone on to cultivate a remarkably diverse and compelling resumé as an actor, director and screenwriter. Alda made his first directorial efforts on the set of “M*A*S*H,” writing 19 and directing 32 episodes of the show over the course of its 11-year run. He wrote and starred in THE SEDUCTION OF JOE TYNAN (1979) opposite Barbara Harris, Meryl Streep and Melvyn Douglas, followed by THE FOUR SEASONS (1981), which he also wrote, directed and starred in alongside Carol Burnett. Alda soon became a Woody Allen regular, and appeared in classics such as CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS (1989), MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY (1993) and EVERYONE SAYS I LOVE YOU (1996). Alda continues his incredible career to this day, and has recently appeared to the great delight of his fans in films such as THE AVIATOR and FLASH OF GENIUS, as well as popular television shows such as “E.R.”, “The West Wing” and “30 Rock.” Read More
A Conversation with Marty Bregman and Alec Baldwin
Conversations with
Panel, 60 min
One of the screen's true impresarios, Martin Bregman involves himself in every aspect of his films, from the development of the original concept through the various phases of casting, filming, editing and post-production to the marketing and distribution. In 1973, Bregman launched his career as a movie producer with the acclaimed hit Serpico, followed by Dog Day Afternoon, both starring Al Pacino and directed by Sidney Lumet. Dog Day Afternoon received six Academy Award nominations including Best Picture and won the Best Original Screenplay Oscar. Bregman's string of hits continued with such films as The Seduction Of Joe Tynan and The Four Seasons, Scarface , and Carlito's Way. Join us on Saturday, October 10th for a special screening of Carlito’s Way, followed by an intimate conversation with Bregman and Alec Baldwin. Read More
Conversations with
Panel, 60 min
One of the screen's true impresarios, Martin Bregman involves himself in every aspect of his films, from the development of the original concept through the various phases of casting, filming, editing and post-production to the marketing and distribution. In 1973, Bregman launched his career as a movie producer with the acclaimed hit Serpico, followed by Dog Day Afternoon, both starring Al Pacino and directed by Sidney Lumet. Dog Day Afternoon received six Academy Award nominations including Best Picture and won the Best Original Screenplay Oscar. Bregman's string of hits continued with such films as The Seduction Of Joe Tynan and The Four Seasons, Scarface , and Carlito's Way. Join us on Saturday, October 10th for a special screening of Carlito’s Way, followed by an intimate conversation with Bregman and Alec Baldwin. Read More
A Conversation with Sharon Stone
Conversations with
Panel, 60 min
Sharon Stone is a Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actress and humanitarian. Her diverse body of memorable work has established her as a versatile presence in the world of Hollywood, independent film, and television. While perhaps best known for standout performance in 1992’s top-grossing BASIC INSTINCT, Stone has received critical acclaim for her work in Albert Brooks’ THE MUSE, Jim Jarmusch’s BROKEN FLOWERS, Sidney Lumet’s GLORIA, and Martin Scorcese’s CASINO (for which she received an Academy Award-nomination and a Golden Globe for Best Actress). The Hamptons is enormously proud to welcome this American film icon as a mentor to our up-and-coming Breakthrough Performers and recipient of this year’s Achievement in Acting Award. We look forward to her participation in our annual “Conversation With” discussion series, and hope you will join us in saluting her diverse career and myriad achievements. Read More
Conversations with
Panel, 60 min
Sharon Stone is a Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actress and humanitarian. Her diverse body of memorable work has established her as a versatile presence in the world of Hollywood, independent film, and television. While perhaps best known for standout performance in 1992’s top-grossing BASIC INSTINCT, Stone has received critical acclaim for her work in Albert Brooks’ THE MUSE, Jim Jarmusch’s BROKEN FLOWERS, Sidney Lumet’s GLORIA, and Martin Scorcese’s CASINO (for which she received an Academy Award-nomination and a Golden Globe for Best Actress). The Hamptons is enormously proud to welcome this American film icon as a mentor to our up-and-coming Breakthrough Performers and recipient of this year’s Achievement in Acting Award. We look forward to her participation in our annual “Conversation With” discussion series, and hope you will join us in saluting her diverse career and myriad achievements. Read More
A Conversation with Steve Buscemi
Conversations with
Panel, 60 min
One of the most highly respected actors of his generation, Steve Buscemi’s incredible talent continues to be admired and put to work by the world’s top directors, including Quentin Tarantino, Joel and Ethan Coen, Tim Burton and Jim Jarmusch. Buscemi’s longtime collaboration with the Coen brothers began in 1990 with MILLER’S CROSSING. Since then he has worked with the brothers on films that have gone on to great public and critical success, including BARTON FINK, THE HUDSUCKER PROXY, FARGO and THE BIG LEBOWSKI. His role as Mr. Pink in Quentin Tarantino’s 1991 debut RESERVOIR DOGS was also paramount in the public’s introduction to Buscemi, as was his work on large studio films such as ARMAGEDDON, BIG FISH and CON AIR. Buscemi has done notable work for television, appearing as Tony Blundetto on “The Sopranos” as well as directing four episodes of the series. He has also directed episodes of “Nurse Jackie” and “30 Rock,” among other shows. Buscemi also has a highly regarded career as a director of independent films. His feature directing debut, TREES LOUNGE (1996), remains a cult classic. He also directed ANIMAL FACTORY (2000), LONESOME JIM (2005) and INTERVIEW (2007), which he adapted from a Theodor Holman screenplay and starred in opposite Sienna Miller. Read More
Conversations with
Panel, 60 min
One of the most highly respected actors of his generation, Steve Buscemi’s incredible talent continues to be admired and put to work by the world’s top directors, including Quentin Tarantino, Joel and Ethan Coen, Tim Burton and Jim Jarmusch. Buscemi’s longtime collaboration with the Coen brothers began in 1990 with MILLER’S CROSSING. Since then he has worked with the brothers on films that have gone on to great public and critical success, including BARTON FINK, THE HUDSUCKER PROXY, FARGO and THE BIG LEBOWSKI. His role as Mr. Pink in Quentin Tarantino’s 1991 debut RESERVOIR DOGS was also paramount in the public’s introduction to Buscemi, as was his work on large studio films such as ARMAGEDDON, BIG FISH and CON AIR. Buscemi has done notable work for television, appearing as Tony Blundetto on “The Sopranos” as well as directing four episodes of the series. He has also directed episodes of “Nurse Jackie” and “30 Rock,” among other shows. Buscemi also has a highly regarded career as a director of independent films. His feature directing debut, TREES LOUNGE (1996), remains a cult classic. He also directed ANIMAL FACTORY (2000), LONESOME JIM (2005) and INTERVIEW (2007), which he adapted from a Theodor Holman screenplay and starred in opposite Sienna Miller. Read More
Corso: The Last Beat
World Cinema
Feature Documentary, 2009, 87 min
Directed by: Gustave Reininger
Interests: Art & Artists, Biography, Documentary
Gregory Corso, the youngest of the influential Beat Poet movement, is given his own spotlight in Gustave Reinenger's affectionate documentary. Reinenger's long friendship with Corso late in his life affords him an intimacy with his iconic subject and Corso‚'s larger-than-life character is captured like lightning in a bottle. Read More
World Cinema
Feature Documentary, 2009, 87 min
Directed by: Gustave Reininger
Interests: Art & Artists, Biography, Documentary
Gregory Corso, the youngest of the influential Beat Poet movement, is given his own spotlight in Gustave Reinenger's affectionate documentary. Reinenger's long friendship with Corso late in his life affords him an intimacy with his iconic subject and Corso‚'s larger-than-life character is captured like lightning in a bottle. Read More
The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos
World Cinema
Feature Documentary, 2008, 78 min
Directed by: Matthew Aeberhard and Leander Ward
Interests: Environmental Issues & Nature Films, Family Films
On Lake Natron in Northern Tanzania, an island of salt emerges from the water. Set against the lush and dramatic colors of the African landscape, elegant flamingos struggle against predators and the environment to ensure that the next generation makes it back to the salt shore. THE CRIMSON WING is a touching tale gorgeous and moving nature documentary for the whole family. Read More
World Cinema
Feature Documentary, 2008, 78 min
Directed by: Matthew Aeberhard and Leander Ward
Interests: Environmental Issues & Nature Films, Family Films
On Lake Natron in Northern Tanzania, an island of salt emerges from the water. Set against the lush and dramatic colors of the African landscape, elegant flamingos struggle against predators and the environment to ensure that the next generation makes it back to the salt shore. THE CRIMSON WING is a touching tale gorgeous and moving nature documentary for the whole family. Read More