Hamptons International Film Festival
Matthew Jackett is an experienced film programmer and writer with a strong background in curating films, panels, and programs for festivals, including a current role as Programmer and Program Manager at Hamptons International Film Festival since May 2019. Matthew has managed screening committees, developed complex festival schedules, and fostered relationships with filmmakers and industry contacts. Previous roles include Writer at StartEngine, where significant successes were achieved in equity crowdfunding, and Tutor/Curriculum Writer at Thinking Caps Group. Matthew has also contributed to multiple film festivals, including serving as Executive Director of the Ivy Film Festival and pitching programs at Vice Media. Educational qualifications include an MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and a BA in Literary Arts and History from Brown University.
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Hamptons International Film Festival
The Hamptons International Film Festival was founded to celebrate Independent film – long, short, fiction and documentary – and to introduce a unique and varied spectrum of international films and filmmakers to our audiences. 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. The 21st Annual Hamptons International Film Festival will take place October 10-14, 2013.