Southampton Center Partners with The Hamptons International Film Festival to Bring Contemporary and Classic Films to Southampton Village

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Southampton Center Partners with The Hamptons International Film Festival to Bring Contemporary and Classic Films to Southampton Village SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y.

season of FILM @ Southampton Center this July and August. FILM @ Southampton Center will include classic favorites as well as highly anticipated independent films before they are released in theaters.

1 Southampton Center Partners with The Hamptons International Film Festival to Bring Contemporary and Classic Films to Southampton Village SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y., June 25, 2013 Southampton Center, located at 25 Jobs Lane in the heart of Southampton Village, and The Hamptons International Film Festival today announced a partnership to co-present the inaugural season of Southampton Center this July and August. Southampton Center will include classic favorites as well as highly anticipated independent films before they are released in theaters. Screenings will take place outdoors on Friday nights beginning July 12 August 23 and indoors on select Saturdays in July and August. All Southampton screenings are FREE and open to the public. We are thrilled to present Southampton Center in partnership with The Hamptons International Film Festival, said J. Whitney Stevens, Southampton Center Board Chair. We cannot think of a more natural partner for this program and look forward to a long relationship with The Hamptons International Film Festival. This is an opportunity to offer Southampton a diverse lineup of quality independent film, crowdpleasing classics and family entertainment. For nearly 10 years, The Hamptons International Film Festival has been showcasing high profile and independent films at the UA Theater during our festival in October, said Hamptons International Film Festival Director Anne Chaisson. We have long wanted to create programs from Montauk to Southampton and with this partnership, our dream of showcasing film, expanding our educational program, as well as producing our signature Conversations with throughout the year can finally become reality.

2 CENTER SUMMER 2013 SCHEDULE Fridays Outdoor Movies Under the Stars This FREE screening series is held outdoors on the beautiful Arboretum Lawn at Southampton Center. Films begin at sunset (approx. 8:30pm) unless otherwise noted. Bring your beach chairs, blankets and refreshments and enjoy an evening of film and entertainment. In the event of rain, all outdoor film screenings will be moved indoors. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. July 12 CHASING ICE Directed by Jeff Orlowski 75 Min/ Rated: PG-13/ Documentary Follow National Geographic photographer James Balog across the Arctic as he deploys time-lapse cameras to capture a multi-year record of the world's changing glaciers. July 19 RUNNING WILD Directed by Suzanne Mitchell 93 Min/ Rated: PG/ Documentary This inspiring journey is the story of a remarkable cowboy who triumphs in his quest to protect and preserve America s western horses. Winner of the 2013 Sarasota Film Festival Audience Award. July 26 WRECK-IT RALPH Directed By Rich Moore Cast: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch 108 Min/ Rated: PG/ Animated A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives. **SPECIAL EVENT** 7pm Before the movie storyteller LuAnn Adams brings stories to life with visuals, puppets, music and lots of audience participationfamilies with children ages 4-12, 45 minutes August 2 SAFETY LAST (1923) Directed by Fred C Newmeyer and Sam Taylor; Cast: Harold Lloyd In this recently restored B&W silent classic, a small time department store clerk (Lloyd) seeks for a big pay day by performing an incredible promotional stunt in the hopes of

3 attracting customers and impressing his girlfriend. Silent film, presented with Live Piano accompaniment August 9 AIN'T THEM BODIES SAINTS Directed by David Lowery Cast: Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, Ben Foster 105 Min/ Rated: R/ Drama The timeless tale of an outlaw who escapes from prison and sets out across the Texas hills to reunite with his wife and the daughter he has never met. Official Selection Cannes Film Festival, winner of the Cinematography Award at the Sundance Film Festival. August 16 - **starts at 9:30PM** JAWS (1975) Directed by Steven Spielberg Cast: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss 124 Min/ Rated: R/ Classic Three men set out to stop a great white shark from terrorizing their idyllic town. August 23 STEP INTO LIQUID Directed by Dana Brown 87 Min/ Rated PG/ DocumentaryIn this stunningly photographed documentary, world class surfers travel the globe to find and conquer the biggest, most dangerous waves on the planet. Saturday Inside at Southampton Center Theater at 7:30PM This FREE screening series features some of the most highly anticipated independent films before they are released in theaters. Most films contain adult content. All screenings held indoors at Southampton Center Theater. Films begin at 7:30pm. Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis. Theater doors open at 7:00pm July 20 BLUE CAPRICE Directed By Alexadre Moores Cast: Isaiah Washington, Tequan Richmond 94 Min/ Rated: R/ Documentary Inspired by true events, BLUE CAPRICE investigates the notorious and horrific Beltway sniper attacks from the point of view of the two killers, whose distorted father-son relationship facilitated their long and bloody journey across America. An Official Selection at Sundance Film Festival and Opening Night Film at New Directors/ New Films at MoMA & the Film Society Of Lincoln Center.

4 July 27 PRINCE AVALANCHE Directed By David Gordon Green Cast: Paul Rudd, Emile Hirsch 94 Min/ Rated: R/ Drama Two highway workers spend the summer of 1988 painting isolated roads in the woods, where they find themselves at odds with each other and the women they left behind. Winner of Best Director at the 2013 Berlin Film Festival. August 3 DRINKING BUDDIES Directed by Joe Swanberg Cast: Olivia Wilde, Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick, Ron Livingston 90 Min/ Rated: R/ Comedy When two co-workers at a craft brewery share a flirtatious attraction despite their significant others, a drunken weekend alone provides clarity to their situation. Official Selection of the 2013 SXSW Film Festival. **SPECIAL EVENT** 6:00pm Southampton Publick House hosts a FREE pre-screening Beer Tasting at Southampton Center August 17 SHORT TERM 12 Directed by Destin Cretton Cast: Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr. 96 Min/ Rated R/ Drama A young couple experiences the trials and triumphs of working together at a foster care facility for troubled teens. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the 2013 SXSW Film Festival. Additional information and updated schedules can be found at Please sign up to receive our weekly newsletters at info@southamptoncenter.org. About Southampton Center

5 Southampton Center, located at 25 Jobs Lane in the heart of Southampton Village, provides a dynamic venue to present quality programming through partnerships with world-class artists, performers, educators and cultural institutions. Acting as stewards of one of the most iconic and beloved buildings in the Hamptons, our primary mission is to restore and renovate this historic landmark for future generations while serving as a hub to strengthen arts and culture for our entire community. Plans are currently underway with world-renowned architecture firm, Machado and Silvetti for a complete renovation and adaptive reuse of this historic property bringing a piece of Southampton s unique history into the modern era. About The Hamptons International Film Festival The Hamptons International Film Festival was founded in 1993 to celebrate independent film- long, short, fiction and documentary - and to introduce a unique, varied spectrum of international films and filmmakers to the public. 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. Taking place among the charming seaside historic villages of Long Island's East End, the Hamptons International Film Festival's intimate, informal atmosphere makes the festival an ideal destination for cinephiles. For more information about the Festival, visit our website at

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