Stories on Screen: Writing, Music & Creative Process

Join us under the stars for a special evening of food, drink, live music, and conversation exploring how story and song come together to bring film and television to life.

An intimate gathering with acclaimed writers, filmmakers, and musicians shaping stories through words and sound. We will explore how ideas become scripts, how sound shapes emotion, and how collaboration across disciplines builds the worlds we see and hear on screen.

Featuring a curated group of film, television, and music creatives.

Guest lineup announced soon!

Thursday, July 30, 2026
25 Almanack Pond Road  |  Polpis, Nantucket
(Parking available on site)

6:30 PM – Cocktails & Dinner on the Lawn
Enjoy drinks and a relaxed summer meal from Nantucket Catering Company as we gather with friends, old and new, under the evening sky.
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8:00 PM – Panel: Story & Song
An intimate conversation with film, television, and music creatives exploring how narrative is built across writing and music. Through clips, conversation, and audience Q&A, the panel will examine how story and song shape emotion, character, and cinematic worlds.

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9:00 PM – Musical Performance by ???
Cap off the evening with an intimate live set from the acclaimed singer-songwriter.

Sponsor an Artist’s Seat at the Table!

Can't attend this year but would like to support the evening? By underwriting tickets for local artists, writers, and musicians, you help ensure that emerging creative voices can take part in this unique gathering of artistic exchange and community.

Choose a sponsorship level above or make a contribution in any amount.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Callie Kever at Callie@AlmanackArtsColony.org or Lydia Cavallo Zasa at lydia@almanackscreenwriters.org.

Acclaimed writers, filmmakers, musicians, and music creatives in conversation.
Guest announcements coming soon.

HEADSHOTS - BIOS - GALLERY OF FILM / TV POSTERS

The Summer Soirée is the annual fundraiser for Almanack Screenwriters and Almanack Arts, sister nonprofits cultivating the next generation of storytellers working across film, television, and music.

By attending, sponsoring, or contributing, you help sustain residencies, creative labs, and year-round programs that give artists the time, space, and community to develop meaningful new work and build lasting creative communities.

Over the years, Soirée guests have included Warren Beatty, Nicole Holofcener, Lynne Ramsay, Kenneth Lonergan, Paul Schrader, David Gordon Green, Chase Palmer, Sarah Adina Smith, Jason Reitman, and George Drakoulias, alongside musicians including Madi Diaz, Lola Kirke, Courtney Marie Andrews, Jade Castrinos, Cassandra Jenkins, Chris Stills, and The Walkmen.

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