Nantucket Shorts Festival 2025
Join Us at the Nantucket Shorts Festival! DOORS OPEN AT 4PM. SHOW STARTS AT 5PM.
Mark your calendars! The Nantucket Shorts Festival is back and happening Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the iconic Nantucket Dreamland Theater. For just $33 for the general public ($30+$3 service fee) and $25 for Dreamland members, immerse yourself in an evening of remarkable storytelling through short films ranging from 2 to 10 minutes. This signature event by NCTV celebrates the heart and soul of Nantucket through the lens of talented filmmakers.
New This Year: Free Filmmaking Workshop!
On Sunday, October 12th, NCTV is hosting a free workshop upstairs at the Dreamland Studio Theater. Community members will come together to learn fundamentals, workshop ideas, and network with one another. GET A HEAD START ON YOUR NSF26 SHORT FILM!
Celebrating Local Filmmaking and Community Arts
Since its founding in 2013, the Nantucket Shorts Festival has been a cherished tradition, fostering support for both amateur and professional filmmakers. Our mission is simple: to celebrate and inspire filmmaking on Nantucket.
Each film submission is thoughtfully reviewed by a jury of local artists and filmmakers, with the best selections showcased on the big screen at the Dreamland Theater. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of entertainment, creativity, and inspiration.
Be part of the story. Be part of the tradition.
