The 33rd Hamptons International Film Festival kicks off on Friday, October 3rd, and will run for 10 days, featuring premieres, panels, Q&As, and more. While you peruse the film guide and plan to see your favorite films, here are some panels and films we look forward to!
A Conversation with Elizabeth Olsen
When: Saturday, October 4th, 2025
12pm
Where: Sag Harbor Cinema, 90 Main St, Sag Harbor, NY
Join Elizabeth as she dives into the A24 romantic Comedy Eternity and her filmography. Eternity is this year’s opening night film screening on Friday, October 3rd at the East Hampton Middle School and Movie Regal Theater.
A Conversation with Ethan Hawke
When: Saturday, October 4th, 2025
3:00pm
Where: East Hampton Middle School, 76 Newtown Ln, East Hampton, NY
Join Ethan Hawke as he breaks down his portrayal of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart in Blue Moon. Blue Moon will screen on Saturday, October 4th, at the East Hampton Middle School at 4pm and the next day at Sag Harbor Cinema at 8:30pm.
U.S PREMIERE
CHRISTY SCREENING
When: Saturday, October 4th, 2025 – 8:30pm
East Hampton Middle School, 76 Newtown Ln, East Hampton, NY
Sunday, October 5th, 2025 – 5:15pm
Sag Harbor Cinema, 90 Main St, Sag Harbor, NY
Sydney Sweeney’s most transformative role yet, portraying Christy Martin as she enters the gritty world of boxing and realizes the toughest battles are outside the ring. Sydney will receive the 2025 Achievement in Acting award during the Q&A following the screening on October 4th.
WORLD PREMIERE & Q&A
Arthur Elgort: Models & Muses
When: Friday, October 10th, 2025 – 5:45pm
East Hampton Regal UA, 30-38 Main St, East Hampton, NY 11937
Saturday, October 11th, 2025 – 5:30pm
Southampton Playhouse, 43 Hill St, Southampton, NY 11968
Look behind the lens of famed photographer Arthur Elgort, who introduced the candid ‘snapshot’ style of modern fashion photography. Director Warren Elgort turns the camera on his father in this documentary filled with archival footage and star-studded interviews. A Q&A with Arthur Elgort, director Warren Elgort, producer Emma Elgort, and special guests is expected to follow both screenings
WORLD PREMIERE
The Secrets We Bury
When: Saturday, October 4th, 2025 – 8:00pm
East Hampton Regal UA, 30-38 Main St, East Hampton, NY 11937
Sunday, October 5th, 2025 – 11:15am
East Hampton Regal UA, 30-38 Main St, East Hampton, NY 11937
The Secrets We Bury follows a thrilling murder investigation in Suffolk County. The Carroll siblings strive to locate answers to their father’s disappearance 58 years ago, but what they uncover is unexpected.
