Festival script award Nantucket, United States
Run by Nantucket Film Festival
Nantucket's festival has judged screenplays since the early 2000s and now takes features, hour and half-hour pilots and shorts. First reads are blind, and an industry jury picks each winner from three finalists. The feature winner gets USD 5,000 plus a month-long October residency on the island.
Early deadline Nov 5, 2026 (closes in 16 days)
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| Deadline | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early | Nov 5, 2026 | USD 45 feature, USD 35 hour pilot, USD 25 half-hour pilot or short |
| Regular | Jan 7, 2027 | USD 60 feature, USD 50 hour pilot, USD 40 half-hour pilot or short |
| Late | Feb 18, 2027 | USD 80 feature, USD 70 hour pilot, USD 60 half-hour pilot or short |
| Final | Mar 4, 2027 | USD 95 feature, USD 85 hour pilot, USD 75 half-hour pilot or short |
The festival runs Jun 16 to 21, 2027 in Nantucket.
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