Hamptons Festival Honors Casting Director; 'River' Set for Winter 2027 Release

The Hamptons International Film Festival is set to present Nina Gold with its inaugural Deadline Disruptor Achievement in Casting Award. This new accolade, a collaboration with Deadline, celebrates casting professionals who have significantly influenced cinematic performance and narrative through their innovative work. Gold, with a career spanning over 100 projects, is being recognized for her transformative contributions to the art of casting.

In other festival-related news, the horror film 'River,' which garnered significant attention at the Toronto International Film Festival's Midnight Madness section, has secured a theatrical release date. Universal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster acquired the film for $10 million, and it is slated to premiere on January 15, 2027. This date was previously reserved by Universal for another Blumhouse project, positioning 'River' for a prominent winter release.