SIGNATURE PROGRAMS

ALL-STAR COMEDY ROUNDTABLE PRESENTED BY BEN STILLER

For the past two years, Ben Stiller has invited some of his favorite writers, directors, and performers to join him at the Festival, and each sold-out Roundtable has been one of the most memorable events of the Festival.

Last year, Sarah Silverman, Andy Samberg, and Zach Galifianakis yanked it up alongside Stiller and moderator Brian Williams. The Roundtable concluded with an impromptu episode of Between Two Ferns, which featured (in an interesting reversal of roles) Galifianakis making moderator Williams squirm with ridiculous questions.

This year’s All-Star Comedy Roundtable is coming together right now, so check back for updates soon!

LATE NIGHT STORYTELLING

We're looking for stories for our 2011 Late Night Storytelling event.

Submit one paragraph (or two) about your story.* Include the basics of what, when, where and who. Stories must be true but no essays please! E-mail submissions to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by June 1!

This year’s theme: OFF ON THE WRONG FOOT. Missteps. Missed chances. Misconceptions. Who hasn’t started a new relationship or a new job and bumbled when trying to make a good first impression? Whether you put your foot in your mouth or accidently played footsie under the table with Aunt Sadie instead of your boyfriend, here is the perfect night to relate and hear stories about false and faulty starts.

Past storytellers include the only local gynecologist, a sanitation worker, and an extra on a movie set and tourist in Paris, as well as headliners such as Jim Carrey, Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Mos Def, and Sarah Silverman.

*Please know that we will read all stories submitted but will only contact those applicants whose stories fit well with the other stories we are presenting. If you are contacted, you will be asked to tell your story to us out loud to determine if it fits with the evening's programming.

NFF SCREENWRITERS TRIBUTE 2011

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS YEAR'S EVENT

MORNING COFFEE WITH...®

A Nantucket Film Festival tradition. Filmmakers and festival-goers all need their coffee!

Spend your mornings with the most talented writers, directors, and producers in the film industry. A Festival favorite from day one, Morning Coffee With…® takes place Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. You’re invited to join filmmakers for a lively mix of coffee and conversation, bagels, and shoptalk. The series is being held once again at the Rose & Crown.

Moderators will be announced soon. And Morning Coffee guests and filmmakers will be announced day-of the event!

IN THEIR SHOES...®

Each year the Nantucket Film Festival hosts an in-depth conversation with a noted screenwriter, actor, or director, providing the audience a rare glimpse into the life and work of a legend. Previous In Their Shoes…® participants have included Steve Martin, who was interviewed by James Lipton; Charlie Kaufman, Jim Carrey, and Spike Jonze, who were interviewed by New York Times film critic A.O. Scott; and William H. Macy, who sat down with TIME magazine’s head film critic, Richard Corliss. Last year Barry Levinson was interviewed by Chris Matthews.

This year we have not one, but two fascinating interviews. Stay tuned for more details!