The Nantucket Film Festival, held each June, emphasizes the importance of strong scripts. The final playlist -- about two dozen short and feature-length films -- always includes a few world premieres, and many selections have gone on to considerable commercial success. Shows tend to sell out, so it's best to buy online, well ahead. Informal daily coffee-klatch discussions with directors provide the inside scoop.
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