Martha`s Vineyard International Film Festival
Festival Info
Price info
$10.00/$7.00 for film society members
Opening hours
12 pm to 12 am most days
Last attendance
2500.00
Number of journalists
12.00
Is the Festival open to the public ?
Open to the public
Does the Festival have a competition ?
Festival have a competition
Location
Name
Martha`s Vineyard Film Society
Address
P.O. Box 4423
City
Vineyard Haven
State
MA
Zip code
02568
Country
United States
Telephone
774-392-2972
Website
About
The Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival is consistently recognized as one of the "50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee" by MovieMaker Magazine. Thank you!
The recurring theme of the annual Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival is "Other Places, Other People"; the festival's purpose is to encourage attendees to think broadly (about how huge the world of film is) and deeply (about the universal concerns and desires that unite all people). About 90% of all film selections are non-US productions, helping to fulfill the festival mission of promoting cross-cultural understanding through film.
Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival is an amazing experience not to be missed. Come and join us for 6 days in September.
THE FILMS: The 2025 Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival will present a selection of films from around the globe by International filmmakers. Films drawn from top-notch festivals like Sundance, Berlin, and Cannes, with a few surprises thrown in.
CONVERSATIONS: The movies are just the beginning. Making our festival unique we’ll bring guests from film, media, politics, and art worlds to celebrate, discuss and debate the films’ issues.
WALKING FESTIVAL DISTRICT: Meet the filmmakers, attend special events, cocktail parties, artist showcases, and live music at the festival. Check out the great local shops and restaurants. Enjoy the islands amazing beaches and relaxed charm.
THE ISLAND EXPERIENCE: Although most of the festival will take place in the village of Vineyard Haven, there will be plenty of opportunities to explore our other Island towns and natural beauty. Martha’s Vineyard is the perfect location for our multi-day festival, with its amazing beaches, sunsets, spectacular chefs, unique shops, and a highly influential community.
Awards & Prizes
$2000 Cash Prize for Winning Short film -- jury competition
Rules & Terms
ACCEPTING SHORT FILM ENTRIES -- starting November 1, 2024
International Jury Competition – 10 films will be selected from festival's worldwide entries and screened in the 2025 Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival short film showcase. Jury members will select the winning film for a jury cash prize and presentation at Short Film Finalist showcase program on Saturday, September 6th.
We accept either fiction or non-fiction short films. Our festival's programming is about exploring other cultures/people in the world -- so please keep that in mind before submitting.
PARTICIPATION DETAILS:
Eligible if your short film was completed after July 1, 2024
English language, or with English subtitles
20 minutes or less in length (firm)
Your film must not be in breach of any copyright, including music or sound contained in your entry
An announcement of selected 10 films for competition showcase will be made August 2025
Festival
Festival Nickname
The Big Picture From a Small Island
Edition
20.00
Theme
International
Category/Format
Digital / DVD
Documentaries
Experiment
Fiction Features
Independant
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Submission
Film submission fee
Free
Submission accepted on Fest21.com
Yes
Film call for entry start day
Film call for entry deadline
Rules and regulations
Submission Payment
Submission Page
Contact
Festival Director Name
Richard Paradise
Festival Director E-mail
rich@mvfilmsociety.com
Festival Programmer Name
Richard Paradise
Festival Programmer Email
rich@mvfilmsociety.com
Festival Press Contact Name
Richard Paradise
Festival Commercial Contact Name
Richard Paradise
Festival Commercial Contact Email
info@mvfilmsociety.com
E-mail for Webmaster
rich@mvfilmsociety.com
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Combining the laid back beach style of the island of Martha`s Vineyard, a passionate audience of film and culture enthusiasts with the buzz and excitement of a festival celebrating films from across the globe.