HamptonsFilm announced that the 34th annual Hamptons International Film Festival will take place October 2 to 12, 2026, featuring screenings and events across the East End.
Submissions for the festival will open in February via FilmFreeway. Filmmakers and producers can find details and upcoming deadlines at filmfreeway.com/HamptonsFilm. HamptonsFilm will also run a sale on Founder Passes during December, available 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 its year-round programs. The 26th HamptonsFilm Screenwriters Lab, scheduled for April 10 to 12, will pair selected emerging filmmakers with established writers and producers for mentorship. Submissions are open at filmfreeway.com/HamptonsFilmScreenwritersLab. The 18th annual SummerDocs documentary showcase will return this summer, highlighting award contenders and anticipated documentary features. The festival will also host its Outdoor Screening Series, featuring family-friendly films.
Staff Writer on Dec 8, 2025