The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival is a nonprofit organization. Since day one, we have stayed true to our mission.

This is an open letter to the board members and advisors of the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival.

I am writing in response to the vocal opposition to the plans by Thomas Bena of the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival.

The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival is not simply a four-day event at the Chilmark Community Center.

You’ll be delighted to know the Berklee Silent Film Orchestra (BSFO) will be back at the MV Film Center again this year.

Let’s hear it for the arts and for cultural enrichment!