NFF & THE DREAMLAND PRESENT: JAWS – 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the movies… JAWS@50: THE DEFINITIVE INSIDE STORY makes its U.S. premiere with back-to-back screenings in Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket—the iconic islands where the legend began. This electrifying new documentary plunges into the making of Jaws, the film that redefined cinema and created the modern […]
DEEP DIVE: Tony Gilroy + Scott Frank

Step inside the minds of two master storytellers Tony Gilroy and Scott Frank—for a dynamic conversation on writing, directing, and shaping modern cinema. With over 50 films between them, their work spans Michael Clayton, Andor, the Bourne trilogy (Gilroy), and The Queen’s Gambit, Out of Sight, Logan (Frank). Whether you’re a writer, cinephile, or TV […]
DEEP DIVE: THE LIBRARIANS

In one of the most urgent and galvanizing films of the festival… The Librarians shines a spotlight on modern-day heroes fighting on the front lines of intellectual freedom. Directed by Kim A. Snyder (Newtown), Executive Produced by Sarah Jessica Parker, this powerful new documentary follows librarians from New Jersey to Texas to Florida as they […]
DEEP DIVE: The Backroom with Andy Ostroy & Alex Gibney

Live Podcast Recording. The Back Room Podcast with Andy Ostroy is a humorous, honest take on politics and pop culture. Joining The Back Room is celebrated by documentarian Alex Gibney. Alex is one the most prolific directors of the last couple of decades, from Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room to his highly anticipated film Musk. […]
Morning Coffee With

Start your Festival day with a coffee and conversation with the best of the NFF writers, directors, and actors. Join us in the garden at Faraway Nantucket and enjoy these daily, iconic conversations. Complimentary Coffee, Tea, and Breakfast Pastries from Sister Ship Morning Coffee With …® panelists and moderators will be announced this June.
IN THEIR SHOES® … with Ken Burns and Nathaniel Philbrick

The American Revolution examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down. Join us for a landmark In Their Shoes® conversation following an exclusive 30-minute sneak peek of The American Revolution, the sweeping new 12-hour documentary series from acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns. Through stunning archival material and illuminating storytelling, The American Revolution explores how a ragtag […]