The HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is proud to announce its Spotlight Films, the World Cinema Section and the films in this year’s Competition.  Now in its 18th year, this East Coast favorite comes to life against the autumn back-drop, as talent and industry come to the Hamptons to premiere their important work.  The 2010 Hamptons International Film Festival runs from Thursday, October 7th through Monday, October 11th (including Columbus Day weekend) in East Hampton with additional venues in Southampton, Sag Harbor and Montauk.  Festival headquarters are located at the beautiful c/o The Maidstone Hotel on Main Street in East Hampton.

“With entries from such countries as Chad, the Czech republic, Columbia, Denmark and others, our mission to bring a wide range of viewpoints from around the world to the east end of Long Island is continued again this year” stated Executive Director Karen Arikian.   “Our Spotlight section continues to shine again this year featuring such high profile films as the US Premiere of Julian Schnabel’s new film MIRAL, to the wonderfully charming MADE IN DAGENHAM starring Sally Hawkins. We are so excited to share films by such masters as Danny Boyle and Doug Liman, with the emerging filmmakers of the Competition section.” states Director of Programming David Nugent. “From the insouciance of Xavier Dolan’s Heartbeats, the opening film or our Canadian focus, to the somber elegance of Mahamat-Saleh Haroun’s A Screaming Man, this year’s Competition filmmaker’s represent the voices of some of the most exciting emerging artists from around the world.

Among those expected to attend are: James Franco, Isabella Rosselini, Stanley Tucci, Freida Pinto, Tom Hooper, Edie Falco, Joel and Ethan Coen, Davis Guggenheim, Bob Balaban, Jane Goodall, Bruce Weber, Marcia Gay Harden, Doug Liman, John Wells, Alec Baldwin, Bill Nighy, Alex Gibney, Peter Hedges, Paul Giamatti, Noomi Rapace, Vlade Divac, Carter Burwell, Sally Hawkins, John Turturro, Frances McDormand , Neil Labute, Julian Schnabel and many more

FOR THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT & FULL LIST OF FILMS PLEASE VISIT: http://hamptonsfilmfest.org/

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The Montauk Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2 Day Annual Fall Festival which  will be held on Saturday October 9th and Sunday October 10th from 10 – 5pm “on the Green” in the Center of downtown Montauk.

On Saturday the Chamber?sponsored family?friendly festival kicks off with its Famous Clam Chowder Tasting contest. To award best New England and Manhattan chowders there will be food personality judges from the local newspapers in addition to the people’s choice award. Both days include activities such as a 30 horse Carousel, inflatable rides, face painting, pumpkin decorating, Kid Karaoke, games for kids, live music, local farmers market and plant stands, October?fest style food, roasted corn, wine and beer for adults.

Sunday the Festival continues with additional activities under the tent including the Annual Chinese Auction, a fundraiser sponsored by the Montauk Community Center Playhouse Foundation. There will be a variety of about 100 items such as gift baskets, merchandise, and gift certificates donated by local businesses. There will be live music and baked goods too! It will be your last chance to buy Chamber Cash Catch raffle tickets over the week?end. The drawing for the grand cash prize of $25,000 and 17 other cash prizes will take place Sunday afternoon. Tickets are only $50.00 each.

The festival is the annual fundraiser sponsored by the Montauk Chamber of Commerce.
Should you have any questions about the Annual Fall Festival contact the Montauk Chamber of Commerce’s event coordinator Pat Shea or executive director Laraine Creegan at 631?668?2355.

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Now this was a treat.

The Montauk Manor was built in 1926, both elevators being original to the building. Both elevators were installed as traction, probably by OTIS. Then, around 1960, both elevators were completely modernized with OTIS “pre-lexan” fixtures and converted to hydraulics.

Then in 2008, ThyssenKrupp modernized this elevator (buttons only) and left the other one original. The Montauk Manor was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

The building may have been a hotel previously. Today, it operates as a luxurious hotel/condominium resort.

Montauk Manor is highly recommend for a visit. Even if you don’t stay here, please stop to admire its beauty.

Elevator technical Specs: Brand- OTIS? Modernized by OTIS Modernized by ThyssenKrupp Type- Traction converted to Inground Hydraulic Fixtures- OTIS “Pre-Lexan” now Monitor Speed- 100 FPMv Capacity- 2000 lbs. Installed- 1926 1st Modernization- 1960’s 2nd Modernization- 2008

Great video!

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A setting, a video camera an idea, and a computer is all you need to make awesome movies.

But two people started going at it in a shootout, i feel like I have seen these people before, they are handsome “random” people.

Clever video editing, pity its so violent.

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Montauk vacation 2010, looks like a lot of fun.

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The Inlet Seafood Restaurant in Montauk was the location for a fishermen’s roundtable on Sunday, attended by their Congressional advocate, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.

Senator Gillibrand took notes as veteran fishermen, captains, and marina owners talked about the injustices dealt them through federal regulations. Most of the time, the senator listened, other then asking questions, and offering to try to drive changes.

Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman and East Hampton Town Supervisor Bill Wilkinson also attended in support of local fishermen.

See Kirsten Gillibrand Profile

See the story 27east.com Breaking News

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A number of Montauk residents are not happy with elected officials. The group consists of around 100 people and they are considering recalling their votes for East Hampton Town Supervisor Bill Wilkinson and Councilwoman Theresa Quigley.

The group apparently doesn’t know yet how they can recall their votes, but they know it has been done in California. They believe neither Wilkinson, nor Quigley are working in the best interests of the residents who voted for them.

At issue are proposals to sell the town docks in Montauk and the Fort Pond House.

Quigley says the charges are unfair, and based on misinformation. The board aims to reduce taxes, as they stated before being elected, and they are consolidating and considering selling assets.

One of the properties at issue is the Fort Pond House, which she says was on a Planning Department list, but that it is not specifically targeted by the board.

The board does not seem to have a plan, it is not consulting with residents and it appears to be taking very shortsighted decisions that make little impact on budget problems.

See the story 27east.com Breaking News

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The East Hampton Press reports that Thomas Solheim was arrested this week in connection with the 1992 murder of James Alan Horton, a sailor. Horton, 22-years-old at the time, was beaten and shot.

Horton’s mother says her son saw Solheim on the ship in a compromising position with another man and Horton was later kidnapped and killed.

Thomas Solheim, now 53 was living in Montauk at the Greenhedges Bed and Breakfast on Essex Street.

See the story 27east.com Breaking News

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You might feel as if your troubles have come to the end in this leisurely coastal neighborhood, Montauk, NY

- Filmmaker Amanda Switzer

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