EVENT DETAILS

Join us under the stars for a magical evening of food, drink, live music, and conversation exploring how music brings screenwriting to life.

Our featured guest is legendary music supervisor and producer George Drakoulias, whose work has shaped some of the most iconic moments in film and television. The evening will include a screening of highlights from George’s film and TV projects, followed by a live conversation and audience Q&A moderated by filmmaker and musician Haroula Rose, alum of both Almanack Screenwriters (‘16) and Almanack Songwriters (‘21).

Friday, July 25, 2025
25 Almanack Pond Road  |  Polpis, Nantucket
(Parking available on site)

6:30 PM – Cocktails & Dinner on the Lawn
Enjoy drinks and a relaxed meal from Nantucket Catering Company as we gather with friends, old and new, under the evening sky.

8:00 PM – Scenes & Stories: George Drakoulias in Conversation with Haroula Rose
Featuring film and television clips from George’s storied career, with a live conversation and audience Q&A.

9:00 PM – Live Music Performance
(Special musical guest announced soon!)

 TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS

 Can’t attend but want to support? Sponsor an Artist’s Seat at the Table!

If you are unable to join in person, you can still play a meaningful role in the celebration. By underwriting tickets for local artists, writers, and musicians, you help nurture a more inclusive and vibrant creative community.

Choose a sponsorship level from the options above, or give what feels right:

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Callie Kever at Callie@AlmanackArtsColony.org or Lydia Cavallo Zasa at lydia@almanackscreenwriters.org.

GEORGE DRAKOULIAS

George Drakoulias helped shape the early days of Def Jam Records with Rick Rubin, discovering acts like the Beastie Boys and LL Cool J. As a producer and A&R executive, George signed and produced artists including The Black Crowes, The Jayhawks, Wu-Tang Clan, Tom Petty, Dan Penn, Ride, Screaming Trees, and Primal Scream.

Drakoulias began his work in music supervision in 2001 with Zoolander starring Ben Stiller. He has contributed to more than 50 films and tv series including Zodiac, Lost, Margot at the Wedding, Starsky & Hutch, Greenberg, Crazy Stupid Love, Frances Ha, Star Trek Into Darkness, The Intern, The Hangover, The Hangover 2 & 3, Joker, Marriage Story, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, Ad Astra, The Batman, Super 8, White Noise, Ghost, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Never Let Me Go, Mistress America, Barbie, Palm Royale, Joker: Folie à Deux, and Severance.

George’s cultural impact has sparked references across film and music: Billy Bob Thornton’s “Big George Drakoulias” in Dead Man, a Star Trek alien predator named the Drakoulias, to Oseary Drakoulias in The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, and a name-check from The Beastie Boys on Paul’s Boutique track “B-Boy Bouillabaisse.”

 ABOUT US

The Summer Soirée is the annual fundraiser for Almanack Screenwriters and Almanack Arts — sister nonprofits nurturing the next generation of original voices in music and screen storytelling.

Your participation supports our residencies, labs, and year-round programs that help artists create work that challenges, moves, and inspires. We offer transformative experiences for artists shaping our cultural future.

Past Soirée guests have included Warren Beatty, Nicole Holofcener, Lynne Ramsay, Kenneth Lonergan, Paul Schrader, Chase Palmer, Sarah Adina Smith, David Gordon Green, and Jason Reitman—alongside musical artists like Madi Diaz, Lola Kirke, Courtney Marie Andrews, Jade Castrinos, Chris Stills, and The Walkmen.

We look forward to celebrating with you on July 25!