East Hampton - Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka expands its presence in the Hamptons as the official vodka sponsor of the 19th Annual International Film Festival. Ciroc will be the spirit of choice at the opening and closing receptions, the Baume & Mercier Party, the Chairman and W Magazine + FEED fete, and the closing night film premieres, enabling attendees to experience the crisp and clean taste of the Ultra premium vodka.

Festival goers will get a taste of France as they celebrate film and its luminaries with specialty signature drinks such as 'The CIROCumentary', 'CIROC Berry Big Screen', and the 'CIROC Coconut Uncut.'

Ciroc will host a Conversation Series, a live, moderated conversation with actors and the public, including:

A Conversation With...

 • David Bailey with Bruce Weber, October 15, 7 p.m., at the Watermill Center.

 • Harry Belafonte, moderated by Dick Cavett, October 15, at 3:30 p.m. at Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor.

 • Matthew Broderick, moderated by Alec Baldwin, October 15, 3:15 p.m. at Guild Hall.

 • Susan Sarandon, moderated by Bob Balaban, October 15, 5:30 p.m., at Bay Street Theatre.

 • Rufus Wainwright, October 16, 12 noon, at Bay Street Theatre.

About CIROC Ultra Premium Vodka
CIROC Ultra Premium Vodka is made using French Mauzac Blanc and Ugni Blanc grapes, which are distilled five times, providing a crisp, clean taste and citrus nose. CIROC launched nationwide in September 2003. In October 2007, DIAGEO - the world's largest spirits, wine and beer company - made spirits history by entering into a strategic alliance with entertainment entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs, in which Combs and Combs Enterprises assumed the lead on all brand management activities for CIROC. The makers of CIROC Vodka launched two new flavors - CIROC Red Berry and CIROC Coconet - in February 2010. Both are made with vodka distilled from fine French grapes and infused with natural coconut/wild berry and other tropical/fruit flavors.

About HIFF
The Hamptons International Film Festival was founded to celebrate the 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.