Montauk - The Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF) proudly announces the launch of a new summer series, Summer Sunday Classics, in conjunction with Montauk's Solé East Resort. HIFF will present a series of classic films on Sunday evenings at Montauk's Solé East Resort, located at 90 Second House Road in Montauk. A casual, summer barbecue and cocktail hour will kick off each Sunday night at 7 p.m. with food and drink available for purchase, and film screenings will begin after sunset. The series is free and open to the general public.

"At HIFF, we strive to seek out interesting partnerships which help showcase our love of film. The Summer Sunday Classics at the Solé East Resort is a perfect fit, enabling us to bring great and interesting films to the film community in the area," says HIFF Executive Director Karen Arikian. "Summer Sunday Classics is a program of timeless, beloved films that provide opportunity for movie lovers to enjoy some of the cinema's most memorable moments in the beautiful summer setting of Solé East. Additionally, more than half of the films are appropriate for the whole family," says HIFF Programmer and Special Programs Producer Holly Herrick.

The program of Summer Sunday Classics at Solé East follows. Three additional films will be announced later in the summer:

 • July 10: "The Muppet Movie" (1979), directed by James Frawley. Starring Jim Henson as the voice of Kermit. Family Friendly.

 • July 17, July 24 and August 7: To Be Announced!

 • August 14: "The Fantastic Mr. Fox" (2009), directed by Wes Anderson. Starring George Clooney and Meryl Streep as the voices of Mr. and Mrs. Fox. Family Friendly.

 • August 21: "Big Night" (1996), directed by Campbell Scott and Stanley Tucci. Starring Marc Anthony, Tony Shalhoub, and Stanley Tucci.

 • August 28: "The Wizard of Oz" (1939), directed by Victor Fleming. Starring Judy Garland. Family Friendly.

HIFF greatly appreciates the continued support from their corporate sponsors which include Altour International, American Airlines, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, and Silvercup Studios.

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The 19th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival will take place this year from October 13 through October 17.

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.

For more information about the Festival, and to become a member go to www.hamptonsfilmfest.org.

About The Solé East Resort
Solé East Resort and Solé East Beach are located in Montauk, New York, on the eastern-most tip of Long Island, in the Hamptons. Montauk is known among the select and discerning mavens as the perfect getaway for its spectacular scenery, sandy dune beaches, laid back vibes, world-class fishing, surfing, biking, golf, and sailing. And now Montauk has a hotel and resort worthy of its fabulous visitors.

Solé East Resort is a hotel housed in a landmark American Tudor building with 60 renovated bungalow-like rooms, each one unique, and seven garden cabana suites. A heated pool with oversized St. Tropez style beds will keep you cool while your head bops to tunes being spun by the poolside DJ. Lush lawns and gardens with bamboo walkways complete the beach club feel. To indulge your gastronomic palette there is the hip yet healthy Backyard, our full service restaurant bar and poolside lounge.