named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Nantucket Film Festival
Annual festival celebrating screenwriting and storytelling through film screenings, panels, and special events featuring industry professionals and emerging voices
Summer Doc Series
Curated series of documentary film screenings held in August, featuring films such as "Anne Packard: An Artist’s Resolve" and "Jean-Michel" with participation from filmmakers and subjects
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 3 activities
- Engages youth in film evaluation and critical analysisInvolves Nantucket teenagers as jurors in evaluating short films and selecting the Short Film Award winner based on which film best inspires discussion, fostering youth engagement in cinematic storytelling.
- Facilitates audience participation in film recognitionHosts annual Audience Awards that allow festival attendees to vote for their favorite feature and short films, with runners-up re-screened during the festival.
- Organizes and hosts the Nantucket Film FestivalProduces an annual film festival that celebrates diverse human experiences through screenwriting and storytelling, including screenings, live events, and community engagement. The festival features post-screening Q&A sessions with filmmakers, directors, producers, and industry professionals.
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Emerging Filmmaker Support Programs 1 activity
- Awards grants and prizes to support emerging and underrepresented filmmakersProvides financial awards and recognition to support women and emerging filmmakers, including a $5,000 grant (and engraved telescope bracelet) to a female writer or director in honor of Adrienne Shelly, a $2,500 award for films portraying children's resilience (in partnership with Shine Global), and the Tony Cox Screenplay Competition offering over $5,000 in total cash prizes to emerging screenwriters.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Develops and produces narrative adaptations across mediaServed as creative director, producer, and editor for a graphic novel adaptation of Edmund White’s "A Boy’s Own Story," with potential for film adaptation, reflecting cross-media storytelling development.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Hosts live staged readings of original screenplays by noted writersPresents live staged readings of screenplays by prominent screenwriters such as Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor, John Turturro, and Warren Leight, performed by professional actors including Ben Stiller, Winona Ryder, Paul Rudd, and Cynthia Nixon.
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
- Produces original theatrical and musical works for the Nantucket communityCreated and produced a comedic historical musical titled "Nantucket! The MusACKal" over two summers, including a virtual benefit concert during the pandemic, as part of community programming.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Provides governance and strategic leadership for the festivalBoard members and trustees contribute to governance, strategic direction, and mission support for the Nantucket Film Festival, ensuring the organization’s focus on celebrating storytelling and championing screenwriting.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administers annual awards honoring excellence in screenwriting and storytellingPresents multiple annual awards including the Screenwriters Tribute Award (est. 1998), Excellence in Television Writing Award (est. 2015), New Voices in Screenwriting Award (annually since 2010), Compass Rose Award (est. 2008), and Special Achievement in Documentary Storytelling award to recognize impactful contributions to film, television, and non-fiction storytelling.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.80M
Contributions & grants$1.29M71%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$514K
expenses
Total expenses$1.82M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$626K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$374K
Cash$296K
Investments$0
Liabilities$264K
Net assets$110K
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +17.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 22
- ABBE RAVEN — Director
- ALICE ROGOFF — DIRECTOR
- BEN STILLER — DIRECTOR
- BETH ENGLISH — Director
- CARTER STEWART — DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH KIRK KAHN — Director
- DONICK CARY — DIRECTOR
- FELIX SANCHEZ — Director
- GINNY GRENHAM — DIRECTOR
- JILL KARP — VICE CHAIRMEN
- JILLIAN BURKHART — FESTIVAL FOUNDE
- KATHLEEN MATTHEWS — Chairman
- KATY KNOX — Director
- LOIS ROMANO — Director
- MARC RESTEGHINI — Director
- MARK DONATO — Director
- MILAN POPELKA — DIRECTOR
- MYSTELLE BRABBE — Executive Dir.
- RHODA WEINMAN — SECRETARY
- SAM COX — Director
- STEVEN SAMUELS — DIRECTOR
- TOM SCOTT — Director
relationships · 67
Who they work with
- Atlantic Foundation Partner — Carter Stewart is a trustee for both the Atlantic Foundation and the Nantucket Film Festival, indicating a cross-organizational relationship.
- Atlantic Foundation Partner — Carter Stewart is a trustee for both the Atlantic Foundation and the Nantucket Film Festival.
- Bank of America Partner — Katy Knox, president of Bank of America Private Bank, serves on the board of the Nantucket Film Festival.
- Ben Stiller Partner — Participant and supporter of the Nantucket Film Festival through public engagement and likely programming involvement.
- Ben Stiller Partner — Participant and supporter of the festival through involvement and public profile.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Katy Knox serves on the board of trustees for both Carnegie Hall and the Nantucket Film Festival.
- Carter Stewart Partner — Trustee and board member contributing to programmatic and funding strategy.
- Carter Stewart Partner — Trustee of the Nantucket Film Festival
- Carter Stewart Partner — Trustee providing governance and strategic guidance to the Nantucket Film Festival.
- Chris Smith Partner — Collaborates with director Chris Smith for a post-screening discussion of the documentary "BRING ME THE BEAUTIES".
- Closure Creative Partner — Partners with Closure Creative, a story production company co-founded by Ryan Rundstadler, on graphic novel and entertainment projects.
- Closure Creative Partner — Ryan Rundstadler is Co-Founder, Producer, and Editor for Closure Creative, a story production company focused on graphic novels and entertainment projects.
- Closure Creative Partner — Ryan Rundstadler is a Co-Founder, Producer, and Editor at Closure Creative, a story production company focused on graphic novels and entertainment projects.
- Current Vintage Partner — Mark Donato and Beth English co-own Current Vintage, a wine and boutique shop on Nantucket, with ongoing community and cultural engagement.
- Deep End Productions Partner — Collaborated with the festival through Ryan Rundstadler, who produced community-focused theatrical projects including "Nantucket! The MusACKal" for the Nantucket community.
- Deep End Productions Partner — Collaborates with Deep End Productions on theatrical, film, and literary projects, including community benefit events.
- Deep End Productions Partner — Collaborates with Deep End Productions on theatrical, film, and literary projects, including producing the community musical "Nantucket! The MusACKal".
- Deep End Productions Partner — Collaborates with the organization on theatrical, film, and literary projects.
- Deep End Productions Partner — Ryan Rundstadler served as producer for Deep End Productions, overseeing development and production of theatrical, film, and literary projects.
- Deep End Productions Partner — Ryan Rundstadler serves as Producer for Deep End Productions, overseeing development and production of theatrical, film, and literary projects.
- Frank Hall Green Partner — Producer who participates in Q&A sessions following film screenings at the festival.
- Hoyt Richards Partner — Features Hoyt Richards, subject of the documentary "BRING ME THE BEAUTIES", in a post-screening discussion hosted by the festival.
- JFK Library Foundation Partner — Katy Knox serves on the board of trustees for both the JFK Library Foundation and the Nantucket Film Festival.
- Ken Burns Partner — Honored jointly with Lynn Novick for Special Achievement in Documentary Storytelling in 2023.
- Lynn Novick Partner — Honored jointly with Ken Burns for Special Achievement in Documentary Storytelling in 2023.
- Marshall Project Partner — Carter Stewart is a trustee for both the Marshall Project and the Nantucket Film Festival, indicating a cross-organizational relationship.
- Marshall Project Partner — Carter Stewart, trustee of the Marshall Project, also serves on the board of the Nantucket Film Festival.
- NHFA Partner — Felix Sanchez, Chairman and Co-founder of NHFA, is involved with the Nantucket Film Festival.
- Nantucket Comedy Festival Partner — Donick Cary serves on the boards of both the Nantucket Comedy Festival and the Nantucket Film Festival.
- Nantucket Historical Association Partner — Carter Stewart is a trustee for the Nantucket Historical Association and Mark Donato has served as Chair of its Festival of Trees, indicating a collaborative relationship.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Advancing Gender Equity to Drive Creative Innovationmethodology: gender_equity_in_creative_leadershipBy specifically recognizing and supporting female writers and directors through dedicated awards and honors, the organization promotes gender equity not only as a value but as a source of creative innovation in filmmaking, because diverse voices—particularly women pushing boundaries—expand the range and depth of cinematic storytelling.
- Championing Screenwriting as Central to Storytellingmethodology: screenwriting-centered_programmingBy centering screenwriting in festival programming and recognition, the organization elevates the craft’s cultural value and fosters deeper engagement with narrative art, because it believes that strong writing is the foundation of impactful cinema and human connection.
- Public Dialogue as a Catalyst for Innovationmethodology: curated-dialogue-forumBy convening curated conversations among thought leaders across disciplines, the organization generates public forums that spark innovative thinking and fresh perspectives, because exposure to diverse ideas in a structured setting drives cultural and creative advancement.