By Heather Buchanan
There’s a lot of buzz around the 2012 Hamptons International Film Festival running from Oct. 4th to 8th.  What was once perceived as a serious bunch dressed in black has turned into one of the chicest international crowds.  Now in its twentieth year the festival has reached a maturity and has honed its eye.  Academy Award winning films like Slumdog Millionaire, Black Swan, The King’s Speech and The Artist have all previewed here as well as many of the winners …

What’s Your Hamptons Summer Bucket List?  Here’s some not to miss moments.

EVENTS:

Harvest East End – Saturday August 25th 6p to 9p
Here is the food version of speed dating. No need to commit because you have so many delicious options of local food and wine from top chefs and vintners. Benefitting the Group For The East End, Peconic Land Trust, and East End Hospice this epicurean festival is a true delight. Be sure to check out …

2012 HAMPTONS BENEFITS
It’s a full Hamptons Fundraiser season benefiting many worthy causes. Here are a few ways to make the most of each event:

Take time to learn about the cause and find out how you can further get involved.
Note there are often ticket discounts if you are a member of the organization.
Some events have a cocktail hour or junior ticket which is less expensive.
Buy in advance – there may be a discount and some Hamptons benefits do sell out.
I’m going to …

The Hamptons are quite familiar with revenge but mostly as a dish best served cold.  While the hugely successful series “Revenge” on ABC is supposedly set in the Hamptons, it actually films in Manhattan Beach, California with the famous Grayson Manor and Emily’s beach house located in North Carolina.  Star Emily Van Camp who plays Emily Thorne just tweeted “Checking out the Hamptons for a photo shoot today.  There’s a first time for everything:).”  Girlfriend!  You are the most stylish bad ass …

photo Megan Whitmarsh and My Barbarian  “Tourists From The Future” photo by Rosalie Knox
One of the Hamptons best secrets is a secluded cultural oasis where some of the most amazing emerging artists from all over the world gather to experiment and collaborate.  And guess what?  You’re invited.
The Watermill Center was founded by Robert Wilson to provide a living laboratory where artists in residence could explore new ideas in a unique environment.  Tucked away on the back roads from Southampton, the six acre …

By Heather Buchanan
In the beginning there was the word – or in the case of modern day screenwriters, the blinking cursor.  Film directors are often credited for wonderful movies, but without the script there would be nothing but a bunch of people standing around a craft service table.
The Hamptons International Film Festival celebrated the 12th year of its HIFF Screenwriters’ Lab on April 13th to 15th.  I actually founded the Lab after working with the festival and noting its director-centric concentration.  As a …

Top Five Reasons I’m Glad Alec Baldwin is Engaged to Hilaria Thomas
Yeah Yoga!
Apparently the way to teach an old dog a new trick is “downward dog.”  Yoga instructors around the world will be cheering or maybe chanting for Hilaria Thomas who is newly engaged to Alec Baldwin.  He says not only does she have a nice asana but a positive effect on his own health to slim down and shape up.  Just wait until he can do camel pose.
A Hamptons Romance
Best yet …

HIFF is ready for its close up.  Filmmakers are coming in from all over the world so this is your chance to explore the myriad of cinematic talents both virtuosos and fresh new voices.  The box office opens September 30th.  You can either stop by Design Within Reach in the parking lot behind Main Street in East Hampton or go online to buy tickets at www.hamptonsfilmfest.org.
INSIDER TIP:
The only way to get party tickets is by buying a pass, either the all-access Founders …

On Saturday evening, WellNEST hosted the 1st annual MAMA GLOW Film Festival at WellNEST Studio, 51 Division Street in Sag Harbor, which raised funds for Every Mother Counts.
The evening began with Tender Shoots Wellness founder Latham Thomas and WellNEST co-founder Rachel Paletsky introducing the festivals first film, Christy Turlington-Burns’ No Woman, No Cry, by.  With more than 500,000 women dying each year during childbirth (90 percent of which are preventable deaths) this powerful film shares the stories of at-risk pregnant women in …

The Hamptons International Film Festival gets into the summer share action – sharing free classic films at the Sole East Resort in Montauk.  On Sundays cinephiles can gather under the stars to watch the films starting at 7pm with BBQ and cocktails for purchase.  These special Hamptons outdoor film screenings start at sunset.  The series kicks off this Sunday June 5 with To Catch A Thief starring Grace Kelly and Carey Grant.  Keep the family jewels close.