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 […]
FLIPPING THE SCRIPT: BESTSELLERS TO SCREEN WITH ELIN HILDERBRAND
Step into the world of Elin Hilderbrand. Set in the sun-drenched gardens of 73 Hulbert Avenue, this special NFF Garden Event invites you to a breezy seaside gathering with light bites and mimosas and an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the beloved Nantucket stories making their way from page to screen. The conversation will begin with […]
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 Back Room 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. […]
All-Star Comedy Roundtable
The Comedy Roundtable returns … with a lineup as bold, brilliant, and unfiltered as ever. Ben Stiller—the Emmy-winning multi-hyphenate behind Severance, Zoolander, and The Ben Stiller Show—gathers some of the sharpest minds in comedy for an anything-goes conversation about making people laugh—and all the chaos that comes with it. This Roundtable is a step into what […]
Late Night Storytelling
A festival favorite, Late Night Storytelling returns for our 30th anniversary with a fresh batch of handpicked storytellers sharing deeply 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 hard-earned life lesson, or a beautifully messy […]
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 […]
Screenwriters Tribute
Raise a glass to three decades of storytelling at the NFF 30th Anniversary Screenwriters Tribute. This unforgettable evening, a signature celebration of the Nantucket Film Festival, honors the visionaries behind the screen: the groundbreaking screenwriters, documentary filmmakers, and television creators whose words shape the stories we love. Hosted by the brilliantly sharp Michael Ian Black. […]
