The Board of HamptonsFilm has announced that Bob Feinberg has been appointed as the Executive Director.
A veteran media executive, attorney, and cultural entrepreneur, Feinberg brings nearly four decades of experience across film, television, public media, and education. His career includes senior leadership roles at New York’s flagship PBS station WNET, where he served as Vice President of Business Development and Chief Legal Officer, and he co-founded Montclair Film in 2010, a year-round film and education nonprofit which includes the annual Montclair Film Festival. Feinberg has worked across nonprofit media, festivals, and education, building organizations and partnerships that connect storytelling, community, and public service.
As Executive Director, Feinberg will lead HamptonsFilm and the Hamptons International Film Fest, overseeing strategic planning while developing new and dynamic year-round artistic offerings. He will work closely with the Board of Directors, artistic leadership, and staff to advance the organization’s mission to deepen community engagement, expand industry partnerships and sponsorship, and grow the impact and visibility of the annual festival in October. Feinberg will focus on broadening the organization’s reach, ensuring the continued success of the annual festival as well as its educational, industry, and community initiatives throughout the year.
Prior to joining WNET, Feinberg held senior legal roles at a number of media companies, including American Lawyer Media, and earlier served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of New York. He began his legal career as an associate at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and as a law clerk to the Honorable Magistrate Judge Naomi Buchwald of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Feinberg also taught media law, criminal law, and legal writing as an adjunct professor at Fordham University Law School for more than 20 years. He earned his J.D. from NYU School of Law and his A.B., Phi Beta Kappa, from Cornell University.
“I am thrilled to join HamptonsFilm at such an exciting moment for the organization and industry,” said Feinberg. “The Hamptons has long been a vibrant home for storytellers and audiences alike, and I look forward to working with our board, as well as our Chief Creative Officer David Nugent and the team to continue fostering the creative community Out East.”
“We are delighted to welcome Bob as our new Executive Director,” said Alec Baldwin and Randy Mastro, Co-Chairs of HamptonsFilm. “His extensive experience in media, education, and nonprofit leadership, combined with his deep understanding of film and storytelling, make him the ideal choice to lead HamptonsFilm into its next chapter.”
HamptonsFilm will host the 34th annual Hamptons International Film Festival, October 2 to 12, 2026, with screenings and events across the East End. Year-round programming includes the 26th HamptonsFilm Screenwriters Lab (April 10 to 12), the 18th annual Summer Docs documentary showcase, the Outdoor Screening Series, and film camps for students ages eight to 18. For more information, visit hamptonsfilmfest.org.