Years running: 30 (since 1996)
Nantucket Film Festival & Screenplay Competition
International Film Festival with focus on screenwriting.
About
The Nantucket Film Festival (NFF) was founded in 1996 to spotlight the screenwriters and screenwriting in today's cinema. From its conception, NFF has been dedicated to the notion that the screenwriter's contribution is at the core of filmmaking.
For four days in June, screenwriting is celebrated with screenings of over 20 feature-length and short films and videos. The craft of screenwriting is explored through panel discussions, a screenplay competition and the Screenwriter's Tribute, which honors the career of a notable and distinguished screenwriter. The Morning Coffee With... series and the wildly popular Late Night Storytelling round out the line up.
Awards
- THE ADRIENNE SHELLY EXCELLENCE IN FILMMAKING AWARD. This $5,000 award is presented to a female in the film arts in honor and remembrance of Adrienne Shelly’s film legacy. All feature-length films in the NFF lineup are eligible;
- BEST WRITER/DIRECTOR AWARD. This award goes to an individual with joint talents in screenwriting and directorial innovation;
- BEST STORYTELLING IN A DOCUMENTARY FILM;
- TEEN VIEW ON NFF AWARD;
- THE AUDIENCE AWARDS;
- SCREENWRIGTERS' AWARDS.
Rules
- Films must be completed after March 1, 2023.
- Feature films may not have been released theatrically, appeared online, or aired on television in the U.S. prior to the festival.
- Short films may not have been released theatrically or on television in the U.S. prior to the festival. If the film has screened online, the filmmaker is required to include this information in the film’s submission materials.
- Works must be available for exhibition on DCP.
Documents and Other Requisite Items
- Fill out entry form,
- Pay entry fees,
- Download film via Withoutabox system or send a Vimeo link.
Audio language: original
Subtitles language: English
Premiere Requirements
No premiere requirement
Jury and Organizers
Daniela Bajar (Film Program and Education Director); Mystelle Brabbee (Festival Director).
Documents
Rules – Entry form – Screenplay
Place
United States
New York, Brooklyn
Official Website
Contacts
Address:
68 Jay Street, Suite 319
Brooklyn NY 11201
USA
Phone: 646-480-1900
Fax: 646-365-3367
Contact Emails
General:
info@nantucketfilmfestival.org
Submissions:
submissions@nantucketfilmfestival.org
Social Networks
Facebook
Twitter
- Opening DateSeptember 21, 2023
- Earlybird DeadlineNovember 09, 2023
- Regular DeadlineJanuary 11, 2024
- Final Deadline (сценарий)February 15, 2024
- Extended DeadlineMarch 07, 2024
- NotificationsMay 23, 2024
- Event Dates19 — 24 June 2024
Screenplays must be standard feature length (80-125 pp.) and standard U.S. format only; an additional $1 per page fee applies for scripts over 125 pages. Analysis will be sent to recipient approximately 2-3 weeks after confirmation of your submission
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Earlybird Deadline — $45
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Regular Deadline — $60
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Final Deadline (сценарий) — $80
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Extended Deadline — $95
Must be an original pilot script. We do not accept spec scripts for or spinoffs of existing shows. Must be the FIRST EPISODE ONLY. Scripts must be standard episodic television length (21-30 pages for 30 Min).
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Earlybird Deadline — $25
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Regular Deadline — $40
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Final Deadline (сценарий) — $60
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Extended Deadline — $75
(minimum 40 minutes)
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Earlybird Deadline — $30
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Regular Deadline — $50
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Final Deadline (сценарий) — $75
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Extended Deadline — $90
Maximum 40 minutes
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Earlybird Deadline — $20
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Regular Deadline — $40
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Final Deadline (сценарий) — $65
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Extended Deadline — $80
(minimum 40 minutes)
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Earlybird Deadline — $30
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Regular Deadline — $50
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Final Deadline (сценарий) — $75
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Extended Deadline — $90
maximum 40 minutes
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Earlybird Deadline — $20
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Regular Deadline — $40
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Final Deadline (сценарий) — $65
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Extended Deadline — $80
Must be an original pilot script. We do not accept spec scripts for or spinoffs of existing shows. Must be the FIRST EPISODE ONLY. Scripts must be standard episodic television length (42-60 pages for 60 Min);
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Earlybird Deadline — $35
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Regular Deadline — $50
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Final Deadline (сценарий) — $70
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Extended Deadline — $85
Short screenplays must be 40 pages or shorter;
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Earlybird Deadline — $25
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Regular Deadline — $40
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Final Deadline (сценарий) — $60
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Extended Deadline — $75
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