Short Films Inspired by Nantucket

The Nantucket Shorts Festival celebrates short form movies of 2 to 10 minutes in length starring or inspired by Nantucket.

The Nantucket Shorts Festival was founded in 2013 by five local Nantucket artists interested in creating a community of support and a forum for filmmakers both amateur and professional to present their work. The unique format of the event allows both experienced and amateur filmmakers to be selected to present their art on the big screen at the Dreamland Theater in an entertaining evening unlike any other. A jury screens each submitted film and selects the top films to appear at the festival.

View the winning film from 2023:

Film & Submission Guidelines

Films must be created on or inspired by the island of Nantucket.

Film length: 2-10 minutes.

Films cannot be a commercial for a local business.

Films must be submitted by Sept 13th, 2024.

Films must have a beginning, middle, and an end.

Submission fee is $50. Student & first-time filmmakers: $25.

Top films will be selected by a jury and shown at the Dreamland Theatre on October 13th, 2024. All films will be shown on NCTV Channel 8.

Filmmakers will be notified of their selection level by September 30th, 2024.

All music must have music rights and be properly cleared.

Submission format: 1080p /24p/ h.264