Nantucket Film Festival

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Arts & CultureNantucket
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration6 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsWhere many film festivals center on
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Nantucket Film Festival in Nantucket

The Nantucket Film Festival (NFF) is a screenwriting-focused festival founded in 1996 by siblings Jill and Jonathan Burkhart, held on the island each late June. Alongside feature and short film screenings, it runs a Screenwriters Tribute, a Late Night Storytelling series, and an All-Star Comedy Roundtable hosted by longtime board member Ben Stiller.

The Nantucket Film Festival was founded in 1996 by siblings Jill and Jonathan Burkhart, who had grown up on the island and wanted to bring a film festival home built around a specific idea: putting the screenwriter, rather than the director or star, at the center of the celebration.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Where many film festivals center on directors or actors, NFF built its identity around the screenwriter, a focus baked into its programming from the start by founders Jill and Jonathan Burkhart, who grew up on Nantucket

02

The mystery stays covered

That emphasis shows in signature events unavailable at most festivals: the Screenwriters Tribute, hosted by NBC News anchor and NFF board member Brian Williams, honors a single noted screenwriter each year, while the month-long Screenwriters Colony invites writers to live and work together at Almanack Farm on the island's cranberry bog conservation land, with guidance from more experienced mentors

03

The city starts moving

A board that includes Ben Stiller, Chris Matthews, and Kathleen Matthews gives the festival Hollywood and media connections unusual for an island of Nantucket's size

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Signature fixtures include the Screenwriters Tribute honoring a noted screenwriter each year

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the unscripted Late Night Storytelling series

The sacred route

Living ritual

the Ben Stiller-hosted All-Star Comedy Roundtable

The local code

Living ritual

and the NFF Showtime Tony Cox Screenplay competitions across feature

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and TV pilot categories

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Living ritual

with the month-long Screenwriters Colony residency at Almanack Farm extending the festival's writer-focused mission beyond festival week itself

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Use Nantucket transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Smart casual island wear suits most NFF events: light layers for daytime screenings and a warmer jacket or sweater for evening events, since Nantucket can turn cool and windy after sunset...

Safety

At Nantucket Film Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Nantucket, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map41.28 N, 70.10 WOpen in Google Maps

Nantucket, MA

Nearest airportPVD — Rhode Island T. F. Green
TransportUse Nantucket transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Nantucket, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Nantucket via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Nantucket, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearSmart casual island wear suits most NFF events: light layers for daytime screenings and a warmer jacket or sweater for evening events, since Nantucket can turn cool and windy after sunset even in late June. There is no formal dress code, though some evening galas lean slightly dressier.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Nantucket Film Festival?

Nantucket Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 17–22 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Nantucket Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Nantucket, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

6 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Nantucket, MA

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLnantucketfilmfestival.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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