Hamptons Film Fest Opens with "I Play Rocky"

The 2026 Hamptons Film Festival is set to commence with the highly anticipated East Coast premiere of Peter Farrelly's "I Play Rocky." Lead actor Anthony Ippolito will be honored with a breakthrough performer award, marking a significant moment for the emerging talent.

The festival will also recognize distinguished artists, including Bob Balaban with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Phil Lord and Chris Miller, directors of "Project Hail Mary," are slated to receive the Achievement in Directing Award. Jordan Firstman, director of "Club Kid," will be honored with the FLYTE Breakthrough Director Award.

Numerous films will have their premieres at the festival, including Jake Silberman's "Barbizon" and Anne Sundberg's documentary "The Drug in Our Pocket." Other notable screenings encompass the U.S. premiere of Florian Zeller's "Bunker" and Ira Sachs' "The Man I Love." The festival runs from October 2nd to October 12th, 2026.