Entertainment
Hamptons Film Festival selects 'I Play Rocky' as 2026 opening night film
The festival announced its full lineup and honorees, including directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller and actor Bob Balaban.
The short version
- The 2026 Hamptons Film Festival will run from October 2 to October 12, opening with the East Coast premiere of Peter Farrelly's 'I Play Rocky'.
- Festival honorees include Phil Lord and Chris Miller for achievement in directing, Bob Balaban with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and Anthony Ippolito as a breakthrough performer.
- The lineup features multiple world, U.S., and East Coast premieres across narrative and documentary categories.
Key facts
- The 2026 Hamptons Film Festival is scheduled to take place from October 2 through October 12.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Peter Farrelly's 'I Play Rocky' will open the festival in its East Coast premiere, with star Anthony Ippolito receiving a breakthrough performer award.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Bob Balaban will be recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award, while Phil Lord and Chris Miller will receive the Achievement in Directing Award.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The festival will host world premieres for several films, including Jake Silberman's 'Barbizon' and the documentary 'The Drug in Our Pocket' by Anne Sundberg.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
- Hamptons Film Fest Sets ‘I Play Rocky’ for Opening Night, Will Honor Phil Lord and Chris Miller (Exclusive)The Hollywood Reporter metered