Short films inspired by Nantucket since 2013.
The Nantucket Shorts Festival celebrates short-form movies that are 2 to 10 minutes long, inspired by the island of Nantucket. Its unique format allows both experienced and amateur filmmakers 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 this festival.
Do You Have A Story? Are you feeling inspired to make your own short film? Contact the Shorts Fest Director Lisa Getter at lisa@ournctv.org to learn how NCTV can assist.
A comedy about isolation and loneliness.
Writer/Producer/Music: Mollie GlazerDirector/Producer: Charmagne EckertDirector of Photography: Greg ShephardCamera/Sound: John EboliEditors: Mollie Glazer, Charmagne EckertAssistant Editors: Zac Visco, Dee WhiteCast in order of appearanceLonely Woman: Pam MurphyRestaurant Worker: Ryan MurrayRadio Host: Charmagne EckertRadio Guest: Susan SalidorInner Voice: Mollie GlazerCustomer #1 Voice: Isaiah WilliamsCustomer #2: John EboliFrench Fry Guy: Mark DrewLonely Man: Peter Sendelbach
A scientist expresses deep affection for a Nantucket habitat.
Director/Editor: Rich BlundellPrincipal Photography: Sean DavisAdditional Photography: Sam GaynorArtist: Rita LeducSpecial Thanks: Karen Ketterer
Students organize and advertise the public land art project Stick Shadow Path.
Director/Editor: Mark CarapezzaProduction: 108artsStarring: Mrs. Aloisi’s 3rd Grade ClassVideo & Audio: Mrs. Aloisi’s 3rd Grade Class & Mark CarapezzaCamera Provided by: NCTV8In Partnership with: Nantucket Public Schools & Nantucket Islands Land BankSpecial Thanks: Anne Kuszpa, Nantucket Party Rentals, 97.7 ACK FM & Chip Webster Architecture
When a summer couple decide to take a short cut to Cisco, their vacation takes a magical turn.
Director/Editor: John EboliProduction: Trypod ProductionsDirector of Photography: Greg ShephardCastElf: Sean AllenElf Queen: Sierra HurdChad: John EboliBecky: Molly Zegans
“50,000 Daffodils” offers a glimpse into the planting of 50,000 daffodils, commemorating the Nantucket Garden Club’s 50th anniversary. It also touches on a bit of the history of the Nantucket Daffodil Festival and the community’s involvement.
Director/Editor: Dan DriscollCamera Operators: Sean Davis, Zachary Driscoll, Dan Driscoll & Jim HurdMade by: September Productions
Join the “Zubbies” for a scavenger hunt to find their friends and share some ice cream. Zubbies are creatures created and filmed by Lizza Obremski and star alongside Nanpuppets in The Lizza Show. Please check out www.thelizzashow.com and NCTV for more fun content!
Filmed, Directed, Edited & Created by: Lizza Obremski
Winner — Best New Filmmaker Award
Kate Hamilton Pardee is a public relations professional and writer who was Director of Nantucket Visitor Services for 25 years. This is her first film made with assistance from her friend and videographer, Russ Rutan. Now living in the mountains of NC, she will always have Nantucket in her life. Thank you to Nantucket Television for this opportunity.
Director, Writer & Producer: Kate Hamilton PardeeArchive Media: @oldnantucketslidesSpecial Thanks: Russ Rutan
Winner — Audience Choice Award
A comedy spoof of the Peacock Original series “The Five Star Weekend” based on the novel by Nantucket’s own Elin Hilderbrand. In this version, the weekend doesn’t turn out so well.
Writer/Director: Mark KieferDirector of Photography: Ellis DucharmeMade by: Mark Kiefer CreativeSpecial Thanks: Josh and Maggie Leffler, Peter Sendelbach, Pam Murphy, Eve Messing, Nantucket Community Television, Lisa Getter & Zac ViscoCastJenny: Jenny GiffordPolice Officer: George VasvatekisJack: Jack BulgerJenny’s Daughter: Mara VasvatekisDebbie: Michelle LaversJane: Farah DarliettePam: Alison WachtlerClaire: Mimi Sun
“The Documenter” is a personal look at Nantucket through the eyes of a year-round photographer who has spent years capturing the island and the people who call it home. Through photographs, videos, and personal stories, the film explores how documenting everyday moments shaped his work.
Filmed, Edited, Directed and Written by: Matthew Notarangelo
A lighthouse keeper in 1940s Nantucket slowly descends into madness while learning more about the lighthouse and himself.
Written, Directed and Produced by: Daniel MezzalinguaAssociate Producer: Julia GermainDirector of Photography: Mark PommettVisual Direction: Daniel MezzalinguaThe Keeper and The Watcher: Daniel MezzalinguaEdited & Colored by: Nick BradshawVisual Effects: Anthony DelasantaOriginal Score: Saad Bukhari (Sakharii)Sound Editing: Mark CarapezzaSound Design and Foley: Patrick MacDougall & Daniel MezzalinguaA MezzMedia Production, in association with Bay One EntertainmentSpecial Thanks: Nantucket Community Television, Lisa Getter, Dan Driscoll, Zac Visco, The Trustees of Reservations, Tess Renfro, Rene Soto, Brant Point Coast Guard & Chief Master John Lowell
Nothing will keep one Nantucketer from his destination.
Written & Directed by: Paiak VaidStarring: Paiak Vaid & Paz Petraglia
Judge Bobby Planzer brings justice to Nantucket. No case is too weird or too small for him to make a ruling. Step into the courtroom of Judge Bobby.
Executive Producers: Andrea Planzer & Neil PlanzerProduced by: Nantucket Community TelevisionEditor: Dee WhiteVideographers: Zac Visco & Frank SchadtVoice Over Artist: Charles DouglasSpecial Thanks: The Planzer Family, Kevin Flynn, Michelle Starr & Bank of America, Mandy Hilemn & Nantucket High School, Nantucket Police Department, Nantucket County Sheriff Department & All the ParticipantsCastJudge Bobby: Bobby PlanzerBailiff: Kevin FlynnCourt Case Participants: Neil Planzer, Sean Flynn, Mollie Glazer, Charmagne Eckert, Janna Smith, Meera Ballal, Luke Martin, Logan Roschman & Mary Margaret Doyle
Photos by Charity Grace Photography. For prints, click here.
Photos by Charity Grace Photography. For prints, click here.
Photos by Charity Grace Photography. For prints, click here.
Photos by Charity Grace Photography. For prints, click here.
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