The 11th annual Run & Shoot Filmworks Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) takes place August 6 – August 10, 2013. The festival is held on Martha’s Vineyard and provides a nurturing and competitive environment allowing emerging and established filmmakers to test their creativity.
“Martha’s Vineyard is an ideal location for the festival because of location and atmosphere. Lifestyle on the island is relaxing and celebrities, filmmakers and financiers can enjoy themselves without the hassle of the Hollywood scene,” states Floyd Rance. "The film festival is a perfect launchpad for films and production teams to network and screen their films for the first time."
Anticipated films and sneak peaks for this years’ festival include:
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● Whoopi Goldberg presents Moms Mabley
● Anita (Panel discussion with Anita Hill)
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● Baggage Claim (Private screening hosted by Fox Searchlight)
● The March (Sneak Peak hosted by PBS)
● Black Nativity (Sneak Peak hosted by Fox Searchlight)
● 12 Years a Slave (Sneak Peak hosted by Fox Searchlight
This year the MVAAFF is screening 38 shorts (5 in HBO’s Short Film Competition), 6 Documentaries (4 in HBO’s Best Documentary Competition) and 8 Features (5 in HBO’s Best Feature Competition). MVAAFF will screen 4 premieres as well. A complete schedule and tickets to the film festival can be purchased by visiting the website (mvaaff.com) or at the Martha’sVineyard Performing Arts Center in Oak Bluff August 6 - August 10, 2013 starting at 11 AM.
Other highlights include a special panel discussion with Sheldon J. Levy (Saatchi&Saatchi, EVP / Exec. Dir. Broadcast Production) titled: Diversity & Inclusion in Commercial Production: “Step Up Your Game.” Special programs and screenings for the MVAAFF ‘13 include the following (complete list can be found by visiting mvaaff.com).
Ticket Packages are now on sale, online 24 hours a day at http://mvaaff13.eventbrite.com/, mvaaff.com, or purchase your ticket at the Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center starting August 6, 2013 11 a.m. For more information, contact the Communications Department at 310.734.8159 or email jewell@mvaaff.com.
About Run and Shoot Filmworks The mission of the festival’s production company is to provide a positive environment where filmmakers can share their thoughts, visions and aspirations. In addition, the company has produced commercials for clients such as Foot Action, Spaulding, Reebok, Nike and NBC Sports.
About Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival MVAAFF is a five day film festival that showcases the works of independent and established African-American filmmakers. Established in 2002, the MVAAFF is one of the fastest growing film festivals. Visit http://www.mvaaff.com. A video promo for the festival can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUD-GILyTHw.
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