Tier 2
East Hampton, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
An awards-season stalwart on Long Island’s East End, HIFF could coast on its starry guest lists and prize packages worth more than $100,000. Instead it makes a serious effort to discover and promote new talent.
BAFTA Short · British Short Film
Acceptance into at least two BAFTA-qualifying festivals makes a British short eligible for the EE BAFTA British Short Film award.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Win Best Documentary Short to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Win Best Narrative Short to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
The main submission deadline for Hamptons International Film Festival is around 14 May 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Hamptons International Film Festival costs from USD 35 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Hamptons International Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. Hamptons International Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Hamptons International Film Festival takes place in East Hampton, United States.
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