The Montauk Film Festival is gearing up again this Summer to host a jammed packed, two weekend-long festival, July 22nd – 24th & July 29th – 30th.
Festival Kick-off Party: Thursday, July 21st hosted by Surf Lodge, from 5-7pm with specialty Montauk Film Festival cocktails.
MFF is thrilled to present Opening Night, Friday, July 22nd at Sole East Resort, with creative giant, director Peter Hamblin and pro-surfer Albee Layer both in the house to introduce their latest film, Sweet Adventure. Q & A with Peter and Albee to follow. Opening party begins at 6pm, with special guest DJ Bailey spinning vinyl. Cocktails offered by Dos Hombres, and Montauk Distilling Co., and pre-purchased dinner/movie tickets available.
Awards and Closing Party: Sunday, July 31st, at 7 pm at George’s Lighthouse Café, sunset.
Montauk Film Festival is proud to present official selections for MFF22 to include:
Sweet Adventure – Directed by Peter Hamblin, starring Matt Meola and Albee Layer
Finding Sandler – By David Seth Cohen- Screening Saturday, July 23rd, director Q & A
Fresh Water – Directed by Ian Planchon, Lynn Melling
Silent Partner- Directed by Aristotle Torres
One All The Way – Directed by David Baram
Nā Kama Kai – Directed by Ju Martins
Montauk Film Festival will screen at 3 exclusive locations in Montauk:
The grounds of the historic Second House Museum – every festival night from 5pm – 7pm
Sole East – Opening weekend, July 22-24, screenings begin at 8:30pm; panels prior
Hero Beach Club – Second weekend, July 29th & 30th, screenings begin at 8:30pm; panels prior
Movie-goers should bring picnic blankets and chairs to enjoy movies under the stars.
Sunday, July 24th, a night dedicated to Women In Film, with panel moderated by a NYWIFT member
Panel discussions and Q & A’s will take place throughout the Festival; check schedule for information.
MFF is also dedicated to supporting and promoting Long Island filmmakers. This year MFF has selected a number of these films, including:
Monkey Bars – Jacqueline Xerri
We Are Bleach – Zoë Greenbaum
The Girl In The Straw Hat – David James Schultz
For a list of all official selections, full festival schedule, to purchase tickets, and for more information, please visit: montaukfilmfestival.org
