NCTV is more than just two TV channels; it’s a community-driven media arts center that reflects the heart and soul of Nantucket. From showcasing local talent to providing educational programs for all ages, NCTV is committed to nurturing the media arts and fostering a space where voices can be heard and stories can be shared.
Nantucket Community Television (NCTV) isn’t just a pair of TV channels 8 + 1072—it’s the heartbeat of our island’s story. More than a media arts center, NCTV is where Nantucket’s vibrant spirit finds expression. Through compelling programming, educational opportunities, and support for local voices, NCTV brings our island community closer together.
NCTV celebrates the creativity and culture of our island by providing a platform for local talent to shine. Whether it’s highlighting the accomplishments of NCTV members or telling the untold stories of Nantucket, NCTV ensures that every voice is heard, every story is shared, and every moment is treasured.
Your Island’s Public TV & Educational Resource
Serving as Nantucket’s only TV station and a nonprofit 501(c)(3), NCTV focuses on public, educational, and government broadcasts. But we’re much more than just a station—we’re a learning hub.
Our youth and adult classes and workshops teach the essentials of multimedia and communication design, empowering residents of all ages with the tools to create, connect, and communicate effectively.
From fostering creativity to driving civic engagement, NCTV is dedicated to supporting the island’s nonprofits, businesses, and schools. By amplifying their causes and initiatives, we help build awareness and strengthen community connections across Nantucket.
We’re honored to have received the Massachusetts Creator Awards every year since 2018, a testament to our commitment to producing outstanding media that reflects the beauty, talent, and resilience of our community.
NCTV Belongs to All of Us
For Nantucket residents, NCTV isn’t just a resource—it’s a community lifeline, bringing people together and enriching island life through the magic of media and storytelling. Whether you’re tuning in, attending a workshop, or collaborating on a project, you’re part of something meaningful. Join us in creating, discovering, and sharing the stories that make Nantucket unique. Together, we’ll continue to celebrate the creativity and connection that define our community.
To engage Nantucket by connecting stories to audiences, governm ent to citizens, and students to hands-on learning.
Nantucket Community Television (NCTV) proudly serves as the island’s dedicated Media Arts Center, offering invaluable production support to local nonprofits, businesses, and the Town of Nantucket. Through our original programming, we celebrate the vibrant people, rich history, dynamic culture, and inspiring art that make Nantucket so unique. At NCTV, our mission is to spark creativity and ensure every voice on the island is heard.
We’re passionate about building a stronger, more connected community by providing free youth education in media, hosting enriching film festivals that enhance Nantucket’s cultural identity, delivering live coverage of Whaler sports and government meetings, and documenting the heartbeat of life on our constantly evolving island. Every moment, every story, and every perspective matters—together, we’re preserving Nantucket’s legacy while shaping its future.
Top: Lisa Getter, Executive Director.
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Maggie Starbard (Production Coordinator)
Zac Visco (Videographer)
Sophia Reis (Member Services Coordinator)
Mark Pommett (Videographer)
JohnCarl McGrady (Post Production Coordinator)
Sean Davis (Lead Sports Videographer)
Chris Morris (Sports Broadcast Producer)
Kevin Serrano (Production Assistant)
Dee White (Editor)
Dan Driscoll (President & Clerk)
John Copenhaver (Treasurer)
Jonathan Burkhart
Penny Dey
Tom Dickson
Joanne Johnsen
Malcolm Macnab
Chris Maury
Florencia Rullo
Lisa Soeder
Heather Unruh
NEW MOON FESTIVAL 2024
NEW Moon Legacy Partners
Lemon Press
Siasconset Casino Association
Blue Moon Legacy Member
The Inquirer and Mirror
Full Moon Sponsors
Morgan Stanley/Hal Beacham Salt Air Designs
Half Moon Legacy Members
Atlantic East
Handy and Dallaire Events
N Magazine /Nantucket Current Nantucket Reflexology
Half Moon Sponsors
Nantucket Cultural District
Navy Hill
Crescent Moon Legacy Members
Cisco Brewers
Donna Elle Designs
Crescent Moon Sponsors
97.7 ACK FM Radio
Black Eyed Susans Chamber of Commerce
Mark Crosby Photography Nantucket Looms
Nantucket.net
Ruby Wines
Wolf Moon Legacy Members
Sheltair
The Dobbert Companies
The Palms Bookkeeping
Wolf Moon Sponsors
ACK Gift Bags
Bigelow Investment
BPC Architecture
Claudia Valle
Current Vintage
Dune
Florabundant
Hingham Bank
Milly and Grace
Sign Here Nantucket
Legacy Original Founders Society
Karen Bloomfield
Suellen Ward and John Copenhaver
Donna Elle
Lisa and Michael Getter
Jill Karp
Karen Keelan
Maria Roach
Lisa Soeder
Kathy Stevens
NANTUCKET SPORTS CONNECTION
FOOTBALL 2024
Founding Sponsor
Nantucket Golf Club Foundation
Football Season Underwriter Nantucket Bank/Rockland Trust
Premiere Sponsors
Hy-Line Cruises
Mirick O’Connell Attorneys At Law
Football Season Contributor
Madaket Marine
Supporters
Cape Cod 5 Foundation
Chicken Box
Community Foundation for Nantucket
Fisher Real Estate
Tom Hanlon Landscaping
Island Cup Sponsors
Backyard BBQ
Faregrounds Restaurant
Volleyball 2024
Founding Sponsor
Nantucket Golf Club Foundation
Premiere Sponsors
Hy-Line Cruises
Mirick O’Connell Attorneys At Law
Supporters
Cape Cod 5 Foundation
Chicken Box
Community Foundation for Nantucket
Fisher Real Estate
Tom Hanlon Landscaping
Winter-Spring Sponsors
8 Arms Chef Services
Backyard BBQ
Bartlett’s Farm
Cape Cod 5 Foundation
Dan’s Pharmacy
Dune Restaurant and Bar
Edgewater Landscape Design, Inc.
Faregrounds Restaurant
Fisher Real Estate
Glidden & Brescher
Hy-Line Cruises
J&M Landscape Services
Marine Home Center
Mirick O’Connell Attorneys At Law
Nantucket Golf Club Foundation
Seth Hatch Building & Caretaking
Tom Hanlon Landscaping
Our memberships are a gateway to creative opportunities and con nection, offering exclusive perks for individuals, organizations, and filmmakers alike. Our members ha ve multiple benefits. Such as renting varied equipment, coming in to the station to use computers to edit films or work on multimedia projects using Adobe software, and being the first to know about special events, resources, and classes. We also spotlight some of our members in our newsletters, socia l and TV Channels.
Individuals, Family, Youth/Senior Members
Stancheva Biserka
Joelle Bouchard
Jon (Jack) Bulger
Jennifer Christiansen
Kevin Connolly
John H Copenhaver
Rex Jaeger Blount Dixon
Rachel Anne Dixon
Heidi Drew
John Eboli
Greta Feeney
Shane M Forbes
Alison Forsgren
Mollie Glazer
Sandra Van Gundy
Beverly Hall
Mary Heen
Nancy Jean Hines
Sydney Homan
Leyah Jensen
Maryann Jones
Margaret Layton
Moirar Leveille
Tom McGlinn
Kyle D McVicker
Janis Metcalf
Brooke Mohr
Nancy Newhouse
Cory Partida
Barry G Rector
Grant Sanders
Michael Schulder
Lisa Silveira
Lisa P Soeder
Nicole Tirapelli
Christopher Young
Addiction Solutions of Nantucket
Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention
Almanack Screenwriters
Community Foundation for Nantucket
Community Preservation Committee
Congregation Shirat Ha Yam
Madaket Conservation Association
Nantucket Atheneum
Nantucket by Bike
Nantucket Civic League
Nantucket Comedy Festival, Inc.
Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Inc.
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
Nantucket Dance Theater
Nantucket Golf Club Foundation (NGCF)
Nantucket Historical Association
Nantucket Interfaith Council
Nantucket Islands Land Bank
Nantucket Land & Water Council
Nantucket PFAS Action Group
Nantucket Preservation Trust
Nantucket Resource Partnership
Sustainable Nantucket
The Nantucket Project
Unitarian Universalist Nantucket
WPI
Eurasia Group
Great Harbor Yacht Club
Ian Michaels
Jane Bourette
Northeast Advisors, Inc.
Peter A. Morrison & Associates, Inc.
Sankaty Head Golf Club
In-Kind
Atlantic East Nantucket Real Estate
Bigelow Investment Advisors
BPC Architecture
Cisco Brewery
Claudia Valle
Current Vintage
Dobbert Companies
Donna Elle Design
Fisher Real Estate
Hingham Bank
John Copenhaver & SueEllen Ward
Karen Bloomfield
Karen Keelan
Kathy Stevens
Lemon Press
Lisa Soeder
Madaket Marine
Maria Roach
Marine Home Center
Morgan Stanley
N Magazine
Nantucket Cultural District
Nantucket Dreamland Foundation
Nantucket Film Festival (NFF)
Nantucket Ice Rink
Nantucket Chamber of Commerce
Nantucket Looms
Nantucket Reflexology
Ruby Wines
Sheltair
Sign Here Nantucket
The Inquirer and Mirror
The Palms Bookkeeping
The Proprietors Bar & Table
Yesterday’s Island
Each year, nearly one thousand entries are submitted. These ent ries, or programs, are submitted and evaluated on several factors resulting in over 100 award winners. A panel of judges from the industry evaluate the entries. Awards are presented to the most creative programs that address community needs, develop diverse community involvement, challenge conventional commercial television forma ts and move viewers to experience television in a different way.
Journey of the Nantucket Vocational Scholarship Recipients
Educational Profile Access Center Professional
Thomas Bresette & John Rice, Nantucket Golf Club Foundation & NCTV.
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Nantucket Life: On the Isle - A Living Heritage
Entertainment & Arts Series Access Center Professional
Joanna Hay, John Rice, Mark Pommett, Ryan Fitch, On the Isle & NCTV.
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The Alliance for Community Media Northeast Region is a regional membership organization that advocates, promotes and preserves the right to media training, production, distribution, civic engagement and education in support of diverse community voices , through Public, Educational and Government Access channels and other forms of media. The ACMNE is a regional board of the national Alliance for Community Media and supports the mission of the na tional organization and all our regional members.
The two NCTV projects below are Nor-Easter Finalists. The winners won’t be announced until the Alliance for Community Media conference on 12/8 -12/10.
Nantucket Life: On the Isle - A Living Heritage Arts & Theater Catagory by John Rice, Joanna Hay, & Mike Rice.
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Hungry Dinosaur Children and Youth Catagory by Mark Carapezza, Floyd Kellogg, & the Nantucket New School.
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Multimedia coverage within a community is valuable because it allows for a more comprehensive and engaging way to inform residents about local issues, events, and happenings, fostering a stronger sense of community by providing diverse perspectives, promoting civic engagement, and giving a platform to underrepresented voices while also enhancing accessibility through various media formats like video, audio, images and editorials.
Island Cup 2024 Live Game at Fenway: 9,700+ views and counting
NCTV YouTube Channel 47,500 views and counting. 13%Growth.
NCTV YouTube Channel Watch time (hours) - 9% Growth.
NCTV & Penny Dey’s documentary “Lost
film Festival.
NCTV YouTube Channel Subscribers- 24% Growth.
Top Audience Retention 2nd Annual Nantucket Climate Change Summit
Top Program Views Nantucket Life: One Million Daffodils
NCTV partnered with the Dreamland Theater and Theatre of War to provide all the technical solutions to live broadcast of a theater play and then enable a Zoom meeting between the theater and viewers around the world.
The Chamber of Commerce partnered with NCTV to tell this story in a special episode of Nantucket Life. This film showcases historic footage from early Strolls and how it changed throughout the years. It offers a glimpse of the behindthe-scenes activities that make Stroll possible. It also captures the magic of Stroll by featuring the stories of those that love the Natucket Stroll most . The 50th Stroll Pin shown above was design by Arlene O’Reilly.
NCTV teamed up with Nantucket High School’s Honors Government Class to take democracy out of the textbooks and into the real world. Together, they designed a scientific exit poll to capture the heartbeat of Nantucket voters on key national and statewide issues. The result? Eye-opening data and an invaluable hands-on lesson in civic engagement.
Here’s the twist—most of these students were just months away from turning 18. They were old enough to grasp the complexities of the issues but not yet eligible to cast a vote themselves. This project gave them a unique window into the electoral process, showing that their voices—and future votes—can shape the world around them. Now that’s democracy in action!
NCTV joined forces with the Community Foundation of Nantucket to bring thrills and chills to the screen by capturing the spooky spectacle of the Coast Guard Station Brant Point’s haunted house. But this isn’t your typical haunted house—it holds a deeper purpose. Beyond the eerie fun and spine-tingling tradition lies the Coast Guard’s mission to support the community through a food drive that supports the Food Bank on island.
The Island Cup documentary is more than just a film—it’s a heartwarming celebration of camaraderie, rivalry, and tradition. Premiering across New England on NESN during Thanksgiving week, this historic documentary by Frank Schadt captures the essence of the Nantucket spirit. It takes viewers on a captivating journey through decades of history, highlighting the legendary football rivalry between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. This fiercely fought tradition, passed down through generations, is more than a game—it’s a testament to community, pride, and the enduring power of sports. Don’t miss this deeply inspiring story of passion and perseverance!
The Monthly Special Edition (MSE) program is NCTV’s way of celebrating the artistry and talent of filmmakers with a connection to the Nantucket community. By showcasing award-winning films, MSE shines a deserving spotlight on creators while offering them access to NCTV’s powerful promotional tools—our HD TV channel, thriving social media platforms, and engaged audience—all at no cost. It’s our way of uplifting and sharing their art with a wider audience.
But MSE goes beyond just a celebration; it represents a bold step toward fulfilling NCTV’s mission of becoming the ultimate hub for the finest multimedia content about Nantucket. We don’t just want to produce exceptional content ourselves; we want to champion the storytellers and narratives that capture the soul of Nantucket.
Fittingly, two of the first films featured in this series are documentaries from former NCTV students Ben Daniels and Grace Bartlett. These talented filmmakers started their film careers at NCTV, a platform that has served as a creative launchpad for many aspiring multimedia artists on the island.
Thanks to our supporters, we have successfully launched “ NEW Moon Fest - Nantucket Empowering Women ” (NMF). This is an international film festival outreach to wome n filmmakers around the world. On May 25, 2024, NMF showcased the official 2024 selection at the hi storic Siasconset Casino in celebration of women filmmakers and storytellers. Twelve short films from six countries were showcased to honor the role of women in cinema both in front of and behind the cam era.
Equity, Equality, and Inclusion Shine at NEW Moon Fest: Nantucket Empowering Women. Picture this—a serene and historic Nantucket Island, setting th e stage for a global celebration of women, art, and inclusion. The NEW Moon Fest, a signature event presen ted by NCTV, is more than just a film festival. It’s a movement that amplifies the voices of women wor ldwide while championing the principles of equity, equality, and inclusion. We must hold steadfast now , more than ever, as change will continue to unfold, presenting new challenges to this principle worldwid e.
At NEW Moon Fest, films become powerful tools for change. Each p iece of cinema showcased during the festival gives voice to unique perspectives, unites diverse communities, and reinforces the value of inclusion in our evolving world. From thought-provoking documen taries to inspiring fiction, these films tell important stories about women’s journeys, struggles, and t riumphs worldwide.
The island’s timeless beauty, rich cultural history, and intima te community offer a perfect environment for global conversations about empowerment and equality. By bringing these global storie s to Nantucket, NEW Moon Fest bridges the gap between local charm and global outreach. There were over 70 films submitted in the fest’s inaugural year. See where they came from in the map abov e! IT IS A NEW AGE GAM!
Teaching Multimedia Arts to all ages: The Power of Staying Connected Knowledge is power—a timeless truth that holds even more value in our rapidly evolving world of communications, media, and technology. Teaching multimedia arts to teens and older adults isn’t just about learning to edit photos or create videos; it’s about brid ging generations, fostering creativity, and empowering individuals to thrive in a tech-driven society. Here are the education programs and workshops that NCTV offers.
NCTV produced the Nantucket Film Festival’s (NFF) Teen View Labs by leading 12 students through the process of conceptualizing and producing a narrative short film as a team. The Teen View film In The Cards opened the 29th NFF and a Q&A spotlighted the young filmmakers who participated in the program.
Training is FREE for high school students! Students 18 or younger, receive a complimentary year-long membership to NCTV. Classes offers are Sports Broadcasting and Camera operations. Ten students particpated in 2024.
The Nantucket Shorts Fest was once again sold out. Twelve films were showcased. Filmmakers shared their creative process with the audience. We introduced our new incentive for inspiring local filmmakers— the NCTV Screenplay Contest.
This unique initiative provides teens with a hands-on opportunity to explore and master the art of filmmaking in a supportive and creative environment. Twelve students were selected in this years Teen View program.
The Teen View NFF Filmmaking Program is a tuition-free, immersive course dedicated to teaching storytelling through the lens of film. This intensive program takes students from the seed of an idea through the entire filmmaking process, focusing on crafting, refining, and realizing their very own short films.
Sports Broadcasting Class: Students gain hands-on experience with essential equipment and learn the skills necessary to deliver professional-quality live broadcast
Sports Camera Class: Aspiring videographers are trained to operate the Sony FS5 professional video camera, mastering the art of filming dynamic sports action.
Students follow a guided, step-bystep approach to filmmaking:
Storytelling & Scriptwriting: The program begins with the fundamentals of storytelling, as students write and rewrite their scripts, ensuring their narratives are compelling and well-crafted.
Production : After scripts are ready, participants engage in production, where they learn the ins and outs of shooting, directing, and acting.
Editing & Post-Production: The course concludes with editing, where students refine their projects, bringing their stories to life with technical precision and creativity.
Is a storytelling series directly from Nantucket elders in the form of “fables” to share with children and families of the island. This production spotlights long-time senior community members who have unique and special life lessons to share. Fables is NCTV’s newest Whaler Media 101 initiative. Will premiere in 2025.
This hands-on experience offers more than just technical skills. Participants engage in classroom instruction focusing on filmmaking’s creative and aesthetic aspects. They also critique their peers’ work, learning how to give and receive constructive feedback—a crucial skill for any artist. The students are able to bring their ideas to the big screen at the Nantucket Film Festival to screen in front of a live audience, followed by a Q&A that allows for the students to share more about their creative process.
Teenagers will produce public service announcements (PSAs) that capture and communicate the harsher realities of our year-round community: drug and substance misuse and addiction. Will premiere in 2025.
Charles Douglas brought years of expertise and a patient teaching style to the workshop held at the Saltmarsh this summer. His passion for making technology accessible to 60+ seniors created an environment where no question felt too basic, and every participant left feeling accomplished. Charles’s straightforward approach demystified technology on cell phones, empowering attendees to take full advantage of the digital tools available to them.
About NCTV’s Screenplay Writing Contest is a collaborative oppo rtunity! Winners will work alongside seasoned co-producers to refine a short screenplay. Offering expo sure opportunity! Present your story to premiere at prestigious events like the Nantucket Shorts Festival and the NEW Moon Fest and then go on to screen at film festivals worldwide. Ongoing Submissions: Our rolling submission window is open until March 2025. The earlier you submit, the better your chances of advancing in the competition! Learn more on ournctv.org
VIEWING HABITS SHIFT:
YTD 2023: 41.5% on Computer, 41.4% on Mobile, 9.2% on SmartTV, 7.7% on Tablet
YTD 2024: 40.2% on Mobile, 39.7% on Computer, 12.4% on SmartTV, 7.7% on Tablet
EXTERNAL LINKS TO TOWN GOV CONTENT:
YTD 2023: Google search 25.5%, nantucket-ma.gov 19.8%, nantucketcurrent.com 14.3%, Facebook 8.5%
YTD 2024: Google search 26.3%, nantucket-ma.gov 26.6%, Facebook 9.9%, nantucketcurrent.com 5.7%
Data is based as of December 5, 2024 for the year of 2024.
8.1k Active Users - 203% Increase Event Count 57k - 230% increase
Top Pages Viewed: 1) Live TV 2) Sports Connection, 3) Programs, 4) Nantucket Life
32% Increase in Subsribers Open Rate Average 56%, 19% above Industry Standard EMAIL MARKETING
Instagram 2752 Followers, 85.8.1k Views, 223% increase. Age & Gender: Women, 35-64 years of age.
Facebook 2903 Followers, 59.k Views, 20.6k Reach. Age & Gender: Women, 35-65+ years of age.
YouTube 2903 Followers, 47.6k Views, 4k Watch Hours
Subsribers 21% increase. 3.3k followers. Age & Gender: Men, 23-44 & 55-65+ years of age.
The Nantucket community is as vibrant and unique as the island itself, and Nantucket Community Television (NCTV) is committed to capturing that essence through the power of storytelling. As we look ahead to 2025, our goals are rooted in creating meaningful content, building stron ger connections, and providing opportunities for learning and growth throughout our community.
Amplifying Nantucket’s Stories and Voices
One of our core priorities is to develop partnerships that allo w us to craft enriching and engaging content centered on Nantucket. By collaborating with local residents, comm unity organizations, and filmmakers, we aim to share more of the island’s untold stories and amplify voices th at deserve to be heard. Whether it’s shining a light on local art, documenting historical moments, or producing powe rful personal narratives, NCTV is dedicated to bringing the heart of Nantucket to screens throughout the commu nity.
Expanding Access to Education for All Ages
Education remains at the forefront of our mission. By 2025, NCT V plans to expand access to multimedia education, ensuring that all community members—regardless of age o r background—can benefit. Here’s how we’re making this happen:
Empowering Adults 60+: Introducing hands-on technology classes designed specifically fo r adults aged 60 and above. From basic tech literacy to multimedia storytelling, our programs will help connect generations and provide new ways to share their stories.
Upskilling Businesses with Multimedia & AI: For Nantucket’s local businesses, we will provide cutting-edge training in multimedia and artificial intelligence (AI). These w orkshops aim to help professionals stay ahead, harnessing the latest tools and technologies to thrive in an incre asingly digital world.
For our team, we go beyond broadcasting content. It’s about building connections, amplifying diverse voices, and fostering a sense of pride in our community. By increasing our outreach, we can better support local residents, empower filmmakers, highlight untold stories, and share Nantucket’s uniqueness on a broader stage.
What this Mean to Us?
Equity means creating opportunities for all voices to be heard by addressing and removing barriers to participation. Equality ensures everyone has fair and impartial access to resources, representation, and opportunities.
Inclusion fosters a welcoming space where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. These principles guide us in building a stronger, more connected Nantucket community where everyone has a seat at the table.
Whether you’re a lifelong island resident, a local filmmaker looking for a platform, or a tech-savvy viewer excited about the latest content, community engagement is at the heart of everything we do. Through deeper connections and collaborations, NCTV seeks to make every voice heard and every story shared while broadcasting what makes Nantucket truly special to the world.
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