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The Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF), presented by Artemis Rising Foundation, announced today a new partnership with the Southampton Playhouse. The Playhouse will join as an official venue for festival screenings and events, expanding HIFF’s footprint into the Southampton community and offering East End audiences additional opportunities to engage with the festival’s programming. The Playhouse will host screenings of films having their World Premieres, U.S. Premieres and East Coast Premieres during the festival.

As part of the festival’s Views From Long Island series, the Southampton Playhouse will host a screening of Warren Elgort’s documentary ARTHUR ELGORT: MODELS & MUSES on October 11th. Director Warren Elgort and his father, legendary photographer and Southampton resident Arthur Elgort, will attend the screening. The film is an intimate portrait of Arthur’s groundbreaking career, which helped define an era of Vogue through his pioneering candid “snapshot” style of fashion photography. Featuring archival images alongside present-day interviews with cultural icons including Anna Wintour, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, and Grace Coddington, the film captures both nostalgia and timeless inspiration.

Additionally, the Playhouse will host a special screening of F. W. Murnau’s 1922 silent masterpiece NOSFERATU: A SYMPHONY OF HORROR with a live score performed by The Invincible Czars on October 9th. Widely regarded as a cornerstone of horror cinema, NOSFERATU tells the story of a young land clerk drawn into the spell of a vampire’s castle while his wife is tormented by terrifying visions. Since debuting in 2015, The Invincible Czars’ score has become their most popular work, thrilling audiences nationwide with a unique blend of live music and classic film.

Additional films screening at Southampton will be announced. “We are thrilled to partner with the Southampton Playhouse and extend our programming to audiences,” said David Nugent, HamptonsFilm Chief Creative Officer. “This collaboration allows us to highlight extraordinary films with strong local ties, like Warren Elgort’s moving portrait of his father, while also creating unique cinematic experiences such as NOSFERATU with a live score. It’s a perfect reflection of HIFF’s commitment to celebrating both the past and future of cinema.”

“As a cultural hub for the East End, we are excited to welcome HIFF into our theater,” said Maria Ruiz Botsacos, Southampton Playhouse Executive Director. “Hosting both the World Premiere of ARTHUR ELGORT: MODELS & MUSES and a special live presentation of NOSFERATU allows us to bring world-class storytelling and artistry to our community in an unforgettable way. We look forward to building a lasting partnership with the festival.”

The 33rd annual Hamptons International Film Festival will run October 3-13, 2025, with screenings and events taking place across the Hamptons. HIFF thanks this year’s festival sponsors: Presenting Sponsor Artemis Rising Foundation; Premier Sponsor Audi; Signature Sponsors Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, UBS and IL Buco; official Media Partners WNBC, The Atlantic, Hamptons Magazine, The East Hampton Star and Variety; Premium Contributing Sponsors Netflix, Luminara Napa Valley, Assemble Media, Fox Rothschild, King & Spalding, Twomey Latham, Sotheby’s International realty, Wolffer Estate and Louisville Tourism; and foundation supporters New York State Council on the Arts and Suffolk County Film Commission.

Famed photographer and Southampton resident Arthur Elgort defined an era of Vogue, introduced the candid ‘snapshot’ style of modern fashion photography, and lensed the legendary supermodels of the ’80s and ’90s. Now, the artist becomes muse and subject in this dynamic and affectionate portrait directed by his son Warren Elgort. Pairing iconic archival footage and photos with present-day, star-studded interviews with industry icons including Anna Wintour, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, and Grace Coddington, ARTHUR ELGORT: MODELS & MUSES effectively blends nostalgia with timeless style and inspiration.

NOSFERATU: A SYMPHONY OF HORROR
dir. F. W. Murnau (Germany), 1922

Kick off HIFF’s second weekend with silent film and live music! For over a century, NOSFERATU has been celebrated as a masterpiece of the silent era. The saga of the vampire Count Orlok (Max Schreck) has inspired generations of gothic horror—including Robert Eggers’ acclaimed version last year. Now the original’s raw power has been reborn with a modern score written and performed by Austin-based band Invincible Czars. With this one-of-a-kind event, the group brings its unique musical achievement to the Southampton Playhouse as part of its monthlong Halloween programming. Past and present collide as the Czars imbue the movie with new life. Film courtesy of Kino Lorber.

MORE films listed here: 2025 Hamptons International Film Festival Lineup

The Southampton Playhouse is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving the community of Southampton and beyond with first-rate cinema, live events, and more. Our four screens include a state-of-the-art IMAX theater, 35mm projection, and a flexible space for parties and performance arts, while our lounge area and bookstore provide additional opportunities to enjoy our unique cultural environment. These resources allow us to create a constant dialogue between the past and preston of the moving image as well as its relationship to society as a whole.

As a historic theater that first opened its doors in 1932, the Playhouse embodies the resilience of the theatrical experience and its ability to inspire audiences for generations. Our programming is designed to appeal to all sensibilities, blending the latest blockbusters with new and exciting discoveries from around the world, alongside eclectic repertory programs that probe the depths of film history. We are committed to providing interactive resources for audiences in many forms, from post-screening Q&As to workshops, lectures, and other bespoke experiences. In our weekly newsletter, The Playhouse Post, our artistic director Eric Kohn blends cultural journalism with film history and industry insights to contextualize our program. Subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on showtimes and other upcoming events.

HamptonsFilm, home of The Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF), based in the Hamptons on the Eastern End of Long Island, 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 in 2025, 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 $130,000, each 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 eleven consecutive years from 2010 through 2020, the Festival screened the eventual Best Picture winner at the Oscars, making HIFF the only Festival in the world with such a distinction. For more information please visit hamptonsfilmfest.org

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