Brian grew up on Martha's Vineyard, where he first became passionate about the creative arts. After studying at Boston University's College of Fine Art, he moved to Chicago and formed a production company with which he produced and wrote a nationally distributed feature film and award-winning shorts and documentaries. He moved back to the Vineyard in 2006 and shortly after found a happy home at the MVFF. In his 10+ years with the MVFF, he has helped expand the Festival, Summer Film Series, and Cinema Circus. He has also overseen the addition of educational programs and a filmmaking department.

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Minah is a producer and filmmaker who tells stories across various media. She was previously associate director of the Martha's Vineyard Film Society (MVFS), where she developed and programmed the first Women in Film festival, in addition to programming for young audiences. She has worked with MIT’s Open Documentary Lab to empower graduate students, technologists, scientists, and others to explore new documentary forms focused on collaborative, interactive, and immersive storytelling. Prior to that, she co-founded and led WorleyWorks, a Brooklyn post-production studio which focused on making cutting-edge post-production technology accessible to independent filmmakers. As an executive producer of films, she has premiered work at Sundance, Tribeca, Cannes, Toronto, and other film festivals. She and her two children moved to Martha's Vineyard full time in the fall of 2016, and in 2021 she was awarded a Warner Bros. Discovery 150 fellowship to direct her first feature documentary.

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Anne is a film projectionist and maven—familiar with essentially every film you've ever or never heard of. For many years, she was the owner of the Island’s iconic video and DVD store, Island Entertainment. She now manages the movie theater in Edgartown. Beyond a passion for cinema, Anne walks dogs and is the proud mother of Peter.

James is an award-winning writer and director as well as a lifelong seasonal resident of the Vineyard, although he finds himself on the Island more often than not. James has had a lifelong passion for filmmaking, making the extremely mature and responsible decision to pursue this as a career, starting at the ripe age of nine. He went on to study film and media at Middlebury College in Vermont. His last film, Aeon, won Best Short at the Boston Science Fiction Festival in 2020, and when not screening shorts for the MVFF he is busy working on his next film. He currently resides in Stamford, Connecticut, with his fiancee, Tali, and their two dogs and cats. 

Emily is a filmmaker, strength coach, and community advocate based on Martha's Vineyard. With a thriving film career, she has contributed to a diverse array of projects, as showcased on her IMDb profile, which highlights her versatility and dedication to storytelling. As the founder of Strong Martha, a boxing gym committed to empowering individuals of all ages and abilities, Emily has created a supportive space where strength, resilience, and community flourish. Her passion for fostering growth extends beyond the gym, as she actively builds meaningful relationships with filmmakers worldwide, promoting collaboration and cultural exchange. Emily’s unique blend of experience in film production and community engagement positions her as a dynamic force in both creative and local spheres. As the Filmmaker Liaison for the Martha's Vineyard Film Festival, she is excited to bridge the gap between visionary filmmakers and the vibrant Vineyard audience, infusing every project with creativity, connection, and a spirit of inclusivity.