The Follow Up: Inside HamptonsFilm: Talking Film, Festivals and the Future

HamptonsFilm, home of the Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF), recently launched a new media partnership with The Express News Group and its digital platform, 27east.com. The collaboration names The Express News Group as an official media partner for HamptonsFilm’s year-round community programming, including the 34th annual Hamptons International Film Festival, which runs October 2 to 12. As part of the new collaboration, The Express News Group will insert the festival’s annual program guide inside its newspapers on September 17. On this episode of “The Follow-Up,” HamptonsFilm Executive Director Bob Feinberg and Chief Creative Officer David Nugent join the Express News Group team to discuss the new partnership, reflect on the evolution of HIFF over the past three decades, and preview what’s ahead. They also share details on the 2026 SummerDocs series and the return of free outdoor film screenings across the East End in the weeks ahead.