It’s that time of year again - get excited for Docs Equinox 2026! ✨🌿
This year’s theme: Wildlife 360°
Join us April 24-26 for a memorable 3-day film festival in collaboration with @southamptonartscenter . Celebrate Earth Week, enjoy 3 incredible films, and connect with local centers caring for creatures great and small at our Earth Central Hub!
🎟️ Grab your tickets - link in bio.
Filmmakers - you may have missed our regular submission deadline, but there’s still time ✨
Late deadline submissions are open through June 24, and we can’t wait to see the stories you’ve been working on. Submit your films for a chance to be a part of Hamptons Doc Fest 2026. 🎬
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A huge congratulations to Susan Lacy, a valued member of our Advisory Board, on being named one of this year’s News & Documentary Emmy® Gold & Silver Circle honorees!
An incredibly well-deserved recognition of her lasting impact on documentary storytelling. ✨
A few more moments from the best weekend - Docs Equinox 2026 💚
So grateful for the conversations, the films, and everyone who made it so special!
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A huge thank you to our 2026 Docs Equinox Supporters! 🐝
We’re so grateful to the incredible individuals and organizations who helped bring this year’s festival to life:
Leslie & Andrew Siben, Andrew Sabin Family Foundation, Stephané Samuel & Robert M. Rubin, David Kelley & Nicole LaBarbera, Dr. Mark Davis, South Fork Animal Hospital, Wainscott Farms, Humane Long Island, Sharon Held, Bonnie Klapper, East Hampton Poolshark, Maggio Environmental Services, Hampton Coffee, Pilato PR, Hydrant Hotel, Hampton Classic
And what an incredible Docs Equinox 2026 it was ✨
A weekend filled with curiosity, conversation, and a deeper appreciation for creatures great and small - all brought to life through the power of documentaries!
Thank you for being part of it 🎬
Just one week to go… 🐾 Tickets in the link in bio!
Docs Equinox is almost here, and this year’s theme - Wildlife 360° - is all about celebrating incredible creatures great and small 🌎
We can’t wait to share these films with you, the ones that make you pause, reflect, and see nature a little differently. See you soon!
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Join us at Docs Equinox for our highly anticipated Earth Central Hub 🌿🐝🐢
Connect with inspiring local organizations making a real impact for the East End’s wildlife, engage in meaningful conversations, and discover what’s ahead for our community.
Plus, a special book signing with Carl Safina, presented by Canio’s Books 📚
Docs Equinox • April 24-26
Tiny wings, extraordinary resilience 🕊️✨
Join us for EVERY LITTLE THING, a heart-expanding documentary from director Sally Aitken that follows wildlife rehabber Terry Masear on her mission to save every injured hummingbird in Los Angeles. Through breathtaking slow-motion and intimate storytelling, we meet her smallest patients - like Cactus and Wasabi - each one fragile, fierce, and unforgettable.
📍 Sunday, April 26
Coffee & Scones: 10:30 AM
Screening: 11:00 AM
Enjoy a Q&A with director Sally Aitken following the screening!
An evening that extends beyond the screen 🦉
Join us Friday, April 24 for a compelling documentary screening of FOLKTALES, followed by a special screech owl encounter presented by The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center.
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Sometimes, the quietest connection speaks the loudest 🐎
Join us at Docs Equinox 2026 for BUCK, a moving portrait of legendary horseman Buck Brannaman. From a troubled childhood to a life devoted to healing, he transforms horses - and people - through trust, patience, and understanding.
A powerful reminder that true strength lies in empathy.
📍 Saturday, April 25
Cocktail reception: 5:30 PM
Screening: 7:00 PM
Stay for a special Q&A with director Cindy Meehl following the screening!
In the stillness of the Arctic, the huskies know the way 🐾❄️
Join us at Docs Equinox 2026 for FOLKTALES, set against the sweeping, snow-covered landscapes of Northern Norway. A group of teenagers trade modern life for simplicity, survival, and self-discovery, guided by a pack of loyal Siberian huskies.
A moving exploration of how, sometimes, animals can help us become more human.
📍 Friday, April 24
Cocktail reception: 5:30 PM
Screening: 7:30 PM
Stay for a special zoom Q&A with co-director Heidi Ewing following the screening!
