JAWS – 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the movies… Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story is an electrifying new documentary that plunges into the making of Jaws, the film that redefined cinema and created the modern blockbuster. Packed with never-before-seen footage from Steven Spielberg’s personal archive and jaw-dropping stories, the […]
FLIPPING THE SCRIPT: BESTSELLERS TO SCREEN WITH ELIN HILDERBRAND

Step into the world of Nantucket’s own best-selling author Elin Hilderbrand. This special NFF Garden Event is a breezy seaside affair and an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the beloved Nantucket stories making their way from page to screen. Join us for a gorgeous lawn party with celebratory cocktails and brunch bites followed by a behind-the-scenes chat with […]
DEEP DIVE: Tony Gilroy + Scott Frank

Step inside the minds of two master storytellers Step inside the minds of two master storytellers—Tony Gilroy (2025 Visionary Storyteller Award recipient) 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, […]
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) and executive produced by Sarah Jessica Parker, this powerful new documentary follows librarians from New Jersey to Texas as they take a […]
DEEP DIVE: The Back Room with Andy Ostroy & Alex Gibney

Live Podcast Recording. Join us for a special live recording of The Back Room, Andy Ostroy’s witty, unfiltered podcast that takes on politics, pop culture, and everything in between. For this episode, Ostroy welcomes legendary documentarian Alex Gibney, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room, Going Clear: Scientology & the Prison […]
All-Star Comedy Roundtable

The Comedy Roundtable returns … We’re thrilled to announce the return of The All-Star Comedy Roundtable—this year’s primary fundraiser for the educational programs at the Nantucket Film Festival—featuring the inimitable Ben Stiller in conversation with some of the sharpest minds in comedy today. Proceeds directly support NFF’s year-round educational programs, including the Teen View Screenwriting Lab, […]
Late Night Storytelling

A Festival favorite, Late Night Storytelling returns for our 30th anniversary with a fresh batch of handpicked storytellers sharing personal tales—this time inspired by the theme Dirty Thirty. What does Dirty Thirty mean? That’s up to the storyteller. Maybe it’s a coming-of-age misadventure, a risqué romance, a hardearned life lesson, or a beautifully messy moment […]
Morning Coffee With…®

Start your Festival day with a coffee and conversation with NFF writers, directors, and actors. Join us in the garden at FARAWAY Nantucket and enjoy these iconic conversations. Complimentary Coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries from FARAWAY 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 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 group […]
Screenwriters Tribute

Raise a glass to three decades of storytelling at the NFF 30th Anniversary Screenwriters Tribute. Raise a glass to three decades of storytelling at the 30th Anniversary Screenwriters Tribute—the signature celebration of the Nantucket Film Festival. This unforgettable evening honors the visionaries behind the screen: the groundbreaking screenwriters, documentary filmmakers, and television creators whose words […]