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The 31st edition of the Nantucket Film Festival has announced its official programming, which includes an opening film, a centerpiece screening, a closing event, and honors for several prominent figures in the film and television industry.
Festival Opening and Closing Screenings
The festival opens with The Invite, directed by and starring Olivia Wilde, alongside Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton. The film was acquired by A24 from the Sundance Film Festival. The festival will close with a special preview screening of the limited series The Five Star Weekend, which premieres on Peacock on July 16. Based on the novel by Elin Hilderbrand, the series stars Jennifer Garner, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall, and Chloë Sevigny, who will be honored during the festival. The series was filmed on Nantucket Island and was produced, written, and overseen by Bekah Brunstetter.
Festival Honors
Paul Feig will receive the Screenwriters Tribute award in recognition of his career as a writer and director. Chloë Sevigny will be honored with the Compass Rose Award for her professional achievements. Additionally, Rashida Jones and Will McCormack will receive the Special Achievement in Screenwriting award. Feig is known for works such as Freaks and Geeks, Bridesmaids, and Ghostbusters, and is currently preparing a new installment of The Housemaid. Jones and McCormack have contributed to writing films including The Invite and Toy Story 4, as well as working on the documentary Give Me the Ball! about Billie Jean King.
Additional Events and Festival Significance
The festival’s events include the screening of a documentary about the Grateful Dead fan community titled Summer Tour, produced by Sevigny, followed by a discussion with the artist. Sevigny will also participate in a panel discussion after the screening of the first episode of The Five Star Weekend alongside Bekah Brunstetter and Elin Hilderbrand. The festival reflects its commitment to supporting independent and bold voices in filmmaking, emphasizing the power of storytelling and its impact on shared humanity.
The 31st Nantucket Film Festival will take place from June 17 to June 22, sponsored by Bank of America.
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