Nantucket Shorts Festival

Nantucket Shorts Festival This is a signature event of NCTV. This local community film event is brought to you by NCTV (CH 18).

The Nantucket Shorts Festival celebrates and encourages filmmaking on Nantucket by creating a community of support and a forum for filmmakers, both amateur and experienced. Proving that size really doesn't matter, The Nantucket Shorts Festival celebrates short form movies of 1 to 10 minutes in length starring or inspired by Nantucket. The unique format of the event allows both experienced and amat

eur filmmakers to be selected to present their art on the big screen at the Dreamland Theater in an entertaining evening unlike any other. To learn more, visit www.nantucketshorts.com and follow us on Instagram and on Twitter .

🎉 A huge round of applause for our NSF25 Best New Film Maker, Charity Grace Mofsen!!!! 🏆 Your talent has truly shone bri...
10/12/2025

🎉 A huge round of applause for our NSF25 Best New Film Maker, Charity Grace Mofsen!!!! 🏆 Your talent has truly shone bright—congratulations!

🎥✨ Drumroll, please! A massive congratulations to Penny Dey, the winner of the Nantucket Shorts Fest 25 Audience Choice ...
10/11/2025

🎥✨ Drumroll, please! A massive congratulations to Penny Dey, the winner of the Nantucket Shorts Fest 25 Audience Choice Award! 🏆 Your incredible talent stole the show and captured hearts—well deserved! Dee White -editor!👏

So exiting, we begin Nantucket Shorts 2025!
10/11/2025

So exiting, we begin Nantucket Shorts 2025!

🎥✨ The wait is over! Congratulations to all our talented filmmakers, and a huge shoutout to everyone who submitted their...
10/10/2025

🎥✨ The wait is over! Congratulations to all our talented filmmakers, and a huge shoutout to everyone who submitted their films for consideration. Your creativity and passion inspire us all! 🌟
đź“… Doors open TOMORROW at 4 PM at the Dreamland Theater for the Nantucket Shorts Fest film premieres!
🎤 Stick around after the screenings for engaging Q&A sessions with the filmmakers themselves—get a behind-the-scenes look at their creative process!
🎬 And don’t miss out on the FREE filmmaking workshop this Sunday, 10/12, hosted by NCTV. It’s open to the community and a perfect opportunity to learn the art of storytelling. Sign up here: https://www.nantucketdreamland.org/events/nctv-filmmaking-workshop-free-to-the-community
Let’s celebrate the magic of short films together! 🍿🎬

10/07/2025

FREE Workshop on Sunday 10/12/25, 10 am! Join NCTV for a free filmmaking intensive covering the fundamentals of storytelling, film language, and camera operation. You’ll explore different story types, the rules that make film work, and gain fresh insight into how movies achieve their effects. Even if you already write scripts or know the basics of filmmaking, this workshop will expand your perspective. You’ll also try acting, directing, and filming with a real camera. Sign up here: https://www.nantucketshorts.com/free-workhops

Join NCTV for a free filmmaking intensive covering the fundamentals of storytelling, film language, and camera operation...
10/03/2025

Join NCTV for a free filmmaking intensive covering the fundamentals of storytelling, film language, and camera operation. You’ll explore different story types, the rules that make film work, and gain fresh insight into how movies achieve their effects. Even if you already write scripts or know filmmaking basics, this workshop will expand your perspective. You’ll also try acting, directing, and filming with a real camera.
Taught by local filmmakers and NCTV staff—JohnCarl McGrady, Samuel Hofford, and Maisie Meehan. Sign up at nantucketshorts.com, or click here: https://www.nantucketdreamland.org/events/nctv-filmmaking-workshop-free-to-the-community

Strike a pose! The pre-show buzz at the Nantucket Shorts Festival is half the fun. 📸From the "red-carpet glamour" style ...
09/26/2025

Strike a pose! The pre-show buzz at the Nantucket Shorts Festival is half the fun. 📸
From the "red-carpet glamour" style shoots to the shared excitement of seeing friends and neighbors, the energy inside the Dreamland lobby area becomes electric. This is where the magic of local filmmaking begins—a true community celebration of island stories and creativity, one photo & one film, at a time.
Nantucket Shorts Fest is a cherished film festival tradition, now expanding over two days to include workshop learning and collaboration. It’s a Nantucket "Gam" for locals. Come for the films, stay for the memories, be inspired in the workshop!
Want to be in the picture next time? Get your tickets and join the celebration here: https://www.nantucketshorts.com

Meet the creative force behind the Nantucket Shorts Fest! 📢📽️This is the wild and fun NCTV team that brought the 2024 fe...
09/24/2025

Meet the creative force behind the Nantucket Shorts Fest! 📢📽️
This is the wild and fun NCTV team that brought the 2024 festival to life, perfectly captured by one of the NSF's original founders, Kit Noble!

From left to right: Zac Visco, Arlene O'Reilly, Stephanie Serra, Sophia Reis, Lisa Getter, Frank Schadt, Mark Pommett, and Charles Douglas.
Their energy and passion are what make this event so special, and we will do it again!

Join us for this year's two-day Nantucket Shorts Fest!
Saturday, Oct. 11th: Watch an incredible lineup of short films.
Sunday, Oct. 12th: Join our free workshop to form creative teams and kickstart your own film project for 2026!

Ready to be part of the creative vibe? Get your festival tickets and reserve your workshop spot today!
https://www.nantucketshorts.com

Got a wild idea, a heartfelt story, or a vision you’ve always wanted to see on screen? This workshop is your chance! NCT...
09/21/2025

Got a wild idea, a heartfelt story, or a vision you’ve always wanted to see on screen? This workshop is your chance! NCTV invites you to a free Sunday, Oct. 12th session full of brainstorming, hands-on guidance, and collaboration to develop fresh concepts for next year’s Shorts Festival. Get your creative spark going and claim your seat today (and get your tickets for Saturday's Shorts festival)—just reserve your seat for both days here: https://www.nantucketshorts.com

Ready to meet fellow storytellers and make movie magic together? Join neighbors, friends, and local creatives at NCTV's ...
09/19/2025

Ready to meet fellow storytellers and make movie magic together? Join neighbors, friends, and local creatives at NCTV's free filmmaking workshop on Sunday, October 12th. All ages and experience levels are welcome—this is about coming together to start new friendships and inspire one another for NSF26.

Reserve your spot by clicking on our workshop link in our bio.
Don't forget to get your tickets for NSF25 and be inspired!

Unleash your inner filmmaker! 🎬Your story deserves to be told, and we want to help you tell it. Join our FREE filmmaking...
09/17/2025

Unleash your inner filmmaker! 🎬
Your story deserves to be told, and we want to help you tell it. Join our FREE filmmaking workshop on Sunday, October 12th, and turn your creative spark into a cinematic flame.
Hosted by NCTV as part of the Nantucket Shorts Festival weekend, this is your chance to:
✨ Learn the fundamentals of making a great film.
✨ Connect with local actors, writers, and film and editing crews.
✨ Start developing ideas for the NSF26 festival!

This workshop is for everyone—all ages and skill levels are welcome. Whether you've been dreaming of making a film for years or just had a great idea this morning, we want you there.
Ready to create with a team? Reserve your free spot now—click the link here: https://www.nantucketdreamland.org/events/nctv-filmmaking-workshop-free-to-the-community

Supporting Local Arts: The Nantucket Shorts Festival ReturnsGet ready for an electrifying celebration of creativity, ins...
09/09/2025

Supporting Local Arts: The Nantucket Shorts Festival Returns
Get ready for an electrifying celebration of creativity, inspiration, and bold artistic expression! The Nantucket Shorts Festival makes its grand return to the historic Dreamland Theater on Saturday, October 11, 2025, shining a spotlight on the island’s vibrant storytelling tradition and extraordinary local talent.

For just $30, unlock a night brimming with energy, where each short film—from captivating documentaries to laugh-out-loud comedies—offers an imaginative and heartfelt window into Nantucket’s unique spirit. Experience cinematic moments that celebrate originality, vision, and the boundless imagination of our community. Since 2013, this iconic NCTV event has ignited a spark among artists and audiences alike, cultivating a joyful atmosphere of discovery and connection.

Dive deeper into the creative process on Sunday, October 12th at NCTV’s free hands-on filmmaking workshop—a dynamic opportunity where islanders of all backgrounds come together to experiment, express, and contribute their voices to a film for next year’s festival. This collaborative environment welcomes creativity at any experience level and forges meaningful bonds within Nantucket’s flourishing arts community.
Every entry is thoughtfully reviewed by an esteemed panel of local artists and filmmakers, who celebrate the most innovative and expressive works—those that truly capture Nantucket’s contagious energy, colorful stories, and unmistakable character.

Don’t miss this exhilarating weekend of art, community, and inspiration. Reserve your tickets and RSVP for the free workshop now at https://www.nantucketshorts.com
How does nurturing creative expression shape the future of Nantucket’s community?

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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