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Martha's Vineyard Film Society

79 Beach Road
774-392-2972

About Us:

Established in February 2002 by Richard Paradise, 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 diverse audiences of all ages throughout the calendar year. In 2009, the society presented over 80 films, to over 12,000 patrons at various screening venues around the island.

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, the Film Society established the Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival, a 4 days/nights festival of world film and events. More than 2500 people attended last year's festival, bringing together film lovers, artists, writers, and those who make movies. This has become a much anticipated Island event each September.

In the past eight years, we've screened over 500 feature films, 100s of short films, and some of the most critically acclaimed movies of this period and the past at the historic Katharine Cornell Theatre in Vineyard Haven, Capawock Theatre, Vineyard Playhouse, Featherstone Center for the Arts, the Grange Hall in West Tisbury, FARM Institute, the Ag Hall, and Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs.


Upcoming Events at Martha's Vineyard Film Society

The Metropolitan Opera - Met Holiday Encore: Julie Taymor's The Magic Flute

Sunday, Dec 22, 2024 at 1:00pm
Martha's Vineyard Film Center
Vineyard Haven, MA
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The Metropolitan Opera - Aida

Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 at 12:30pm
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Vineyard Haven, MA
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The Metropolitan Opera - Fidelio

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 1:00pm
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Vineyard Haven, MA
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The Metropolitan Opera - Le Nozze Di Figaro

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 1:00pm
Martha's Vineyard Film Center
Vineyard Haven, MA
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The Metropolitan Opera - Salome

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm
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Vineyard Haven, MA
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The Metropolitan Opera - IL Barbiere Di Siviglia

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1:00pm
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Vineyard Haven, MA
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Recent News

Vote for Your Favorite Hitchcock Classic

The master of suspense is coming to Martha's Vineyard! Before we screen the new documentary MY NAME IS ALFRED HITCHCOCK in November, we want to build the tension! So, we asked Film Center patrons to nominate the Alfred Hitchcock classic they’d…

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MV Film Society wins MV Bank's Community Impact Grant with Most Votes

The Martha's Vineyard Film Society Welcomes A New Board Member And Colleague! This past summer at our annual Board Meeting in July, the Film Society welcomed to its board a new member: David Heilbroner. We also have the pleasure of announcing the…

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MV Film Society Has Been Nominated, Now We Need Your Help And Vote

The Martha's Vineyard Film Society is officially in the running for a COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT from the Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation, and we need YOUR VOTE to receive a $5000 grant. VOTE NOW and help us continue to serve…

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Vineyard Artists at the Feldman Family Artspace (MV Film Centerlobby) for 2024!

We are happy to announce 2024's featured artists for the Feldman Family Artspace! Martha's Vineyard Film Society is proud to continue its collaboration with the Featherstone Arts Center in curating the Feldman Family Artspace's annual exhibits.…

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Summer Interns Needed at the MV Film Center (June through September)!

LOOKING FOR SUMMER PAID INTERNS!! THE FILM SOCIETY is looking for a few college students who want to make a difference in the MV community while learning more about the work of Non-Profits and the Entertainment business. Recommend your…

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Vote for the MV Film Center for 'Best of the Vineyard 2024'

"BEST OF THE VINEYARD" PLEASE VOTE IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY We are honored to be nominated in several categories for this year's "Best of the Vineyard" round-up! We would greatly appreciate your votes in the following categories: Events…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society/Center Announces its 2024 Film Festivals Dates

THIS YEAR'S FESTIVALS ARE PRESENTED AS IN-PERSON EVENTS ONLY! It's never too early to circle your calendar for these special festival events held at the MV Film Center. P.S. Actual festival programs will not be posted until about 6-8 weeks…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society News - December 26, 2023

Happy Holidays, We've got two special events this holiday week and several new films for your viewing pleasure. We'd love to see you at the Film Center and bring your house guests and family members along. Wednesday evening at 7PM we are…

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Help us Keep the Light Bright for Years to Come!

What a year! In 2023, we screened 200+ films and special events; hosted thought-provoking discussions, produced six film festivals, and supported Island organizations and schools. Audiences returned in a big way, after three years of uncertainty, to…

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Celebrating 20 Plus Years As The Vineyard's Premiere Non-Profit Member-Supported Film Organization

Congratulations to Phil Dunn (Stupid Boy) Steve Anthopuolis (Voice Activated) and Teemu Nikki (Tuulikki). The Gold Medal for Best Actor was awarded to Alek Mikic for his performance in Voice Activated. Best Screenplay winner is Petra Hood for her…

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The Met Opera - 2023-24 Season - Starts Saturday, October 21

Click Here For The Full Schedule Click Here To Buy A Full Season Pass Click Here To Buy A Half Season Pass Met Opera Live Returns! 2023-24 Season Starts October 21st The Met: Live in HD, the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series…

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Limited Tickets Still Available To The 18th Annual Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival

The Festival is days away, Act fast, before everything sells out! At this point we have Sold Out these films Finestkind At this point close to Selling Out Opening Night Party/ The Eight Mountains The Short Film Jury Competition Click…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society News - June 2023

Celebrating 20+ years as the Vineyard's Premiere Non-Profit Member-Supported Film Organization The Martha's Vineyard Film Society Welcomes its 2023 Summer Interns!! Bianca, Ella, and Isabel are eager to meet you at the Film Center. Stop by to…

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The 9th Annual Martha's Vineyard Environmental Film Festival

Celebrating 20+ years as the Vineyard's Premiere Non-Profit Member-Supported Film Organization Good morning, Love this earth, explore it, and fight for it. I guess that is the broad picture of the eight films we'll be presenting during our 9th…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society Happenings News - May 10, 2023

Celebrating 20+ years as the Vineyard's Premiere Non-Profit Member-Supported Film Organization Greetings, MV Film Center's first "My Favorite Movie" poll winner is CASABLANCA. Congratulations to CAROL who wrote this in about the film: Such a…

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Vineyard Artists Announced for the Feldman Family Artspace 2023

We are happy to announce 2023's featured artists for the Feldman Family Artspace! Martha's Vineyard Film Society is proud to continue its collaboration with the Featherstone Arts Center in curating the Feldman Family Artspace's annual exhibits.…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society Happenings Newsletter - April 25, 2023

Celebrating 20+ years as the Vineyard's Premiere Non-Profit Member-Supported Film Organization WINNER OF THE MV FILM CENTER COMMUNITY'S "FAVORITE MOVIE" POLL! THE ENVELOPE PLEASE! It was neck and neck right down to the finish, but the winner of…

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Tonight, Tutti Frutti and other Little Richard hits, Bollywood Film RRR and Oscar Song Naatu Naatu, then Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier

Celebrating 20+ years as the Vineyard's Premiere Non-Profit Member-Supported Film Organization A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, Musically, "TRUTTI FRUTTI" and "NAATU NAATU" come from two very different cultures -- the first is of course one of Little…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society News - April 4, 2023

PANIC IN THE STREETS A Film Noir Classic with Paul Karasik Apr 5th @ 7:30 pm Join us in the lobby beforehand for a complimentary glass of Pinot Noir and Dark Chocolate. After Dr. Clint Reed (Richard Widmark) is called in to supervise an…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society : Last Week to Vote for the MV Film Center for 'Best of the Vineyard 2023' - Movie Theater

It’s that time again where you vote for Vineyard Magazine's “Best of the Vineyard” and if you’ve had a great time at the MV Film Center this past year, please vote for us as "BEST MOVIE THEATER, FESTIVAL, or FILM SERIES"…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society Happenings Newsletter - March 28, 2023

It's raining lots of events and films at the Film Center this week -- including our newest Science on Screen, a MET OPERA comedy -- FALSTAFF, and films from around the globe. We invite you to join us for culture and entertainment. Voting…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society Happenings Newsletter - March 21, 2023

Happy Spring my friends We have new blooms (films) opening this first week of Spring at the Film Center, a couple of Oscar winners, plus we continue to ask for your assistance in Voting for the MV Film Society to receive a MV Bank Community Impact…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society - Center Has Been Nominated For A Community Impactgrant And We Need Your Vote

The Martha's Vineyard Film Society is officially in the running for the COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT from the Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation, and we need YOUR VOTE to receive $5000. VOTE HERE NOW and help us continue to serve our…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society Happenings Newsletter - March 7, 2023

Celebrating 20+ years as the Vineyard's Premiere Non-Profit Member-Supported Film Organization Warm Greetings, Last week before the Oscars - please get your Guess Oscar ballots in to us by Sunday at 4PM. You can slip the ballot through our front…

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Vote For The Mv Film Center For 'Best Of The Vineyard 2023'

It’s that time again where you vote for Vineyard Magazine's “Best of the Vineyard” and if you’ve had a great time at the MV Film Center this past year, please vote for us as "BEST MOVIE THEATER, FESTIVAL, or FILM SERIES"…

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Vote for the MV Film Center for 'Best of the Vineyard 2023' (Movie Theater)

Vote Now 2023 Vineyard Magazine’s ‘Best of the Vineyard’ It’s that time again where you vote for Vineyard Magazine's “Best of the Vineyard” and if you’ve had a great time at the MV Film Center this past…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society Highlights - March 2023

MARCH HIGHLIGHTS NEW BLOSSOMS ARE BLOOMING AT THE MV FILM CENTER THIS MONTH SCIENCE ON SCREEN EX MACHINA with Guest Speaker YOGESH GIRDHAR Wednesday, March 8th @ 7:30pm FREE ADMISSION CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS CLICK HERE TO WATCH TRAILER An…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society Happenings Newsletter - February 28, 2023

Warm Greetings, This week brings a quieter pace to Island life, with our community's schools taking their winter breaks. For families and educators, so well deserved. Yet at the Film Center we continue to roll out Oscar nominated films for your…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society : Center announces its 2023 Film Festivals Dates

Announcing the martha's vineyard film society's 2023 festival calendar Greater details and programs will be published on our web site and social media pages as we get closer to these festival dates. This year's festivals will be…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society Happenings Newsletter - February 21, 2023

Celebrating 20+ years as the Vineyard's Premiere Non-Profit Member-Supported Film Organization This weekend we have the honor of collaborating with the Cultural Affairs Office of the Consulate General of Israel to New England in presenting…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society Happenings Newsletter - February 14, 2023

Celebrating 20+ years as the Vineyard's Premiere Non-Profit Member-Supported Film Organization Happy Valentine's Day, to all those lovers of Cinema out there -- may your week be sweeten by escaping to the movies this week. And we have quite a few…

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February 1 Thru 9th, Oscar Nominated Films Grace The MV Film Center Screen

Celebrating 20+ years as the Vineyard's Premiere Non-Profit Member-Supported Film Organization The 2022 Oscar nominations came out this past week, and with them the usual surprises and affirmations of the year's best films and performances. If…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society Highlights - February 2023

FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS SWEET MOVIE TREATS COMING TO THE MV FILM CENTER THIS MONTH CANALETTO & THE ART OF VENICE Wednesday, February 8th @ 7:30pm CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS CLICK HERE TO WATCH TRAILER EXHIBITION ON SCREEN presents CANALETTO…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society Happenings Newsletter - January 23, 2023

Celebrating 20+ years as the Vineyard's Premiere Non-Profit Member-Supported Film Organization This coming weekend, enjoy Southwest Asia, British Efficiency, and Personal Redemption. Come enjoy our comfy seats and the warm glow of cinema at its…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society Happenings Newsletter - January 17, 2023

Two Oscar nominee hopefuls open this Friday/weekend at the MV Film Center. If you haven't been back recently to the film center, we hope this week might be it. Come enjoy our comfy seats and the warm glow of cinema at its best. NEW THIS WEEK...…

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MV Film Center schedule inside. Come enjoy our comfy seats and warmglow of cinema at its best.

More Oscar shortlisted documentaries and live opera on deck for this weekend at the MV Film Center. If you haven't been back recently to the film center, we hope this week might be it. Come enjoy our comfy seats and warm glow of cinema at its best.…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society Happenings Newsletter - January 4, 2023

Celebrating 20+ years as the Vineyard's Premiere Non-Profit Member-Supported Film Organization Happy New Year! This week and coming up at the MV Film Center - two new international features recently shortlisted for Oscar's Best International Film,…

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Martha's Vineyard Film Society : The Matchless Vitality Of Movie Theaters

For many of us, going to the cinema has been a comforting ritual going back to childhood. When the ability to gather in the dark and watch a new movie was suspended, we realized just how much we missed that shared theatrical experience. Through…

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