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History/Mission of Society
Established in February 2002, the Martha's Vineyard
Film Society, Inc. is a member-funded 501 (c)(3) non-profit arts organization
dedicated to screening the best in independent films, movie classics,
documentaries, and world cinema for a diverse audience of all ages. Although
offering an enriched film program is the primary reason we exist, the
Society also presents film-related speakers, educational programs and
special events to enhance this main mission and increase the public's
appreciation of fine cinema in all its forms.
In 2006, Mr. Paradise and Nevette Previd, as co-directors, established
the Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival, a 4 day/night festival
of world film and events. More than 2300 people attended last year, bringing
together film lovers, artists, writers, and those who make movies. This
has become a much anticipated Island event each September (click
here for more details).
In the past year alone, we've screened more than 62 features, many short
films, and some of the most critically acclaimed films of this period
at the historic Katharine Cornell Theatre in Vineyard Haven and Tabernacle
in Oak Bluffs:
- Ajunarjuat (aka The Fast Runner)
- The Fog of War (Documentary)
- River & Tides (Documentary)
- The Weathered Underground (Documentary)
- Osama (Afghan)
- City of God (Brazil)
- Nowhere in Africa (Germany)
- Together (Sweden)
- Marooned in Iraq (Iran)
- The Taste of Others (France)
- Endurance (Documentary)
- Amores Perros (Mexico)
- My Architect (Documentary)
- Capturing the Friedmans (USA)
- Man Without A Past (Finland)
- Motorcycle Diaries (Argentina)
- Bad Education (Spain)
- The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill
- Paradise Now
- Occupation Dreamland
- Street Fight
- The Syrian Bride
The Future and Now
The Martha's Vineyard Film Society has full tax exemption
as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with the IRS. Your donation or membership
fees are fully tax exempt. So please consider giving to support our year
around programming. Membership fund raising activities are being planned
to ensure the continued and expanded operation of the Society's programs.
Members at all levels enjoy discounts to regular screening, film series,
seminars, and special events. Higher membership levels include private
donor screenings, priority ticket purchase opportunities, advance notice
for special events, and other benefits (see membership levels).
Become a member of the Film Society, the island's only nonprofit arts
organization dedicated to film.
Volunteer to help out with an event or film series. Get involved with
a community of island film-lovers. Whether you volunteer for one hour
or many, we appreciate your help.
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Production Team
Our all volunteer Board of Directors is led by Richard
Paradise and supported by a committed group of individuals. Programming
is developed with the counsel of a Film Advisory Committee and recommendations
from society members and patrons.
The current Board consist of:
Richard Paradise, Chairperson
Alex Palmer, Clerk
Joanne Horgan
Nevette Previd
Cecily Greenaway
Ann Evasick
Linsey Lee
Sandra Kingston
Mary Spencer
Nina R. Meyer
Brenda Horrigan
If you have an unique talent for
the arts or experience in the film community, we would welcome your participation.
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Theatre Locations/Direction/Parking Information:
The
MV Society screens films year-round at the historic Katharine Cornell
Theatre on Spring Street, Vineyard Haven (one block up from Main Street).
Built in the 1800's, it was restored in 1970 with a generous donation
from the Peter Cornell Trust. The theatre seats 125, employs two 16mm
or digital projection. Parking is available on the streets surrounding
the theatre and/or at the Tisbury Grade School (located 3 blocks away
on Upper Spring Street).
The
Movie Museum program screens its films at the historic Grange Hall,
State Road, West Tisbury (just past the town hall). The Building/Theatre
on the second floor was built in 1859, and restored by the MV Preservation
Trust in 1998 (which owns the building). The theatre seats 120, employs
two 16mm film or digital projection. Parking is available on site.
The
Film Series at the historic Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs is located
within the MV Camp Meeting Grounds (Cottage City). There are several access
points from Circuit Avenue downtown, and from Duke Country Road. Parking
is on the streets around the camp ground and downtown Oak Bluffs. Please
be sensitive to the many residents who live in the camp ground upon leaving
the Tabernacle late in the evening. The Tabernacle seats close to 1000
when full.
The
Outdoor Film program screens at the Featherstone Center for the Arts,
Barnes Road, in Oak Bluffs. At the Center's sign post on Barnes Road (about
1 mile down on the right hand side going towards Oak Bluffs from the 4-way
stop) drive up the hill to our admissions table. Please bring beach chairs
or blankets, and snacks for a fun evening outdoors under the stars (weather
permitting). Parking is available on site.
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Press clippings/photos (click
the article to open):
June
2005 - MV Times Article
January 2005 - MV Times Article
July 17th,
2003 - MV Times Article
July 2002 - MV Times Article

A special thanks to Rick Bausman of Island
Drum Workshops for making our presentation
of "Touch The Sound" a unique experience. More
than 20 audience members performed a Congo
Drum Beat before the screening after
participating in a workshop conducted by Rick.
Bravo!

A sold-out crowd at the Katharine Cornell Theatre
enjoyed the film "Real Women Have Curves" and raised money
for Women Empowered, an
island non-profit. |
Gift Certificates
Consider purchasing a membership
as a gift item.
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