Reporting by Leah
The East Hampton Studioand Enclave Inn hosted “A Salute to Filmmakers Party” on October 9, 2010 from 9pm to 1am. The Salute to Filmmakers Party wasone of the biggest party of the Hamptons International Film Festival andan evening of music,open bar, food, dancing, live performances, photos and animation.
The Salute to Filmmakers Party was held at the East Hampton Studio, located at 77 Industrial Road in Wainscott, New York. Tickets were available to the public for $75 per person and could be purchased at www.hamptonsfilmfest.org.
The event was part of the Hamptons International Film Festival which ran from October 7 through October 11, 2010.
If you wanted to experience some of the best in world cinema thenyouattended theHIFF, which ranfor five days, and includedgreat films, red carpet premieres, panels, parties and more. The Hamptons International Film Festival was founded to celebrate the Independent film – long, short, fiction and documentary – and to introduce a unique and varied spectrum of international films and filmmakers to audiences. The festival is committed to exhibiting films that express fresh voices and differing global perspectives, with the hope that these programs will enlighten audiences, provide invaluable exposure for filmmakers and present inspired entertainment for all.
About the Hamptons International Film Festival:
Now entering its 18th year, The Hamptons International Film Festival was founded to provide a forum for independent filmmakers from around the world to express their vision. The Festival is traditionally held for five days in mid-October in theatre venues from Montauk to Southampton and attracts roughly 15,000 visitors annually. At least twenty countries are represented in the slate of roughly 100 films that are showcased each year, with an awards package worth over $200,000. The festival continues to play a part in the awards season, with the 2009 edition earning a total of 15 Academy Award nominations (Up In The Air,The Messenger,The Young Victoria,The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus), and the 2008 edition featuring eventual Best Picture winners of the Academy Award, Golden Globe and Independent Spirit Award.
About East Hampton Studio:
The East Hampton Studio is a state of the art, NYS tax incentive, qualified, television and film production facility located in the beautiful Hamptons of New York. It isa one of a kind, multi-functional stage capable of hosting a widevariety of productions, photo shoots, live recordings, large events, charities and concerts. Rent by the day, week, or month anddeluxe lodging, catering and car service is available. For more information please visit their website www.easthamptonstudio.com.
About The Enclave Inn:
Located in the heart of the Hamptons, The Enclave Inn captures a feeling of retreat and comfort that typifies what travelers to the Hamptons have sought for decades. The Enclave Inn offers guests an extremely pristine and private base from which to enjoy all the pleasures found on the East End of Long Island. Considered by many, the Malibu of the East, the Hamptons have some of the World’s finest white sand beaches, extraordinary antiquing, golf courses, tennis, biking, dining, fishing and water activities. The Enclave Inn is only minutes away from the Atlantic Ocean, with five prime locations in Bridgehampton, Southampton and Wainscott, Shinnecock and Southhampton College. For more information and locations please visit www.enclaveinn.com
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