Martha's Vineyard AA Film Festival

10/06/2026

Last summer we had the pleasure of celebrating Debbie Allen on the vineyard and she talked about the legacy of and what she hoped to do with the new series. And NOW it’s been renewed for SEASON 2, just days after Season 1 dropped! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Have you guys been tuned in?👀 Let us know what you think about the show👇🏾

🎥: Netflix US

10/05/2026

Can modern women truly have it all? 3x Olympic Gold Medalist Sheryl Swoopes says YES!

09/30/2026

🎬 Calling the next generation of storytellers, filmmakers and media changemakers at Howard University!

The Rance Family Foundation Fellowship in Film & Media is officially accepting applications, providing $30,000 in student support to help emerging creatives turn vision into opportunity.

🎓 1 Rance Fellow — $15,000
$10,000 toward tuition + $5,000 toward a creative project

🎥 3 Rance Interns — $5,000 each
Supporting professional development and career opportunities in film and media.

Open to Howard University undergraduate students with a demonstrated interest in film, television, media, storytelling and related creative fields.

📅 Applications are OPEN NOW
⏰ Deadline: October 2

Visit the link in our bio to APPLY.

Dream it. Develop it. Make it.

The Rance Family Foundation is proud to partner with Howard University’s Cathy Hughes School of Communications to invest in the talent, ideas and voices that will shape what audiences see and hear next.

More storytellers. More opportunity. A brighter tomorrow.

09/27/2026

Please help us wish our FABULOUS festival co-founder Stephanie Rance the HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS!!! 🥳 Show her some love in the comments👇🏾

09/24/2026

This week we're expressing our gratitude to everyone who helps make MVAAFF the incredible event that it is every year. Today, we're celebrating our filmmakers.

Thank you for trusting us with your stories, for the years of work that go into every frame, and for bringing your vision to our screens. MVAAFF exists to amplify voices like yours, and we don't take that responsibility lightly.

09/23/2026

09/22/2026

We want you to mark your calendars... just not yet! dates have not been announced. We know the anticipation is real, and we promise you'll be the first to know when it's official. Stay tuned!!

09/21/2026

Since today is World Gratitude Day, we’re spending the week expressing our gratitude to everyone who has helped MVAAFF become what it is, starting with our founders, Stephanie and Floyd Rance.

What began as their vision has grown into a platform that celebrates Black film and storytelling on a global stage, opening doors for filmmakers, actors, and creatives who might not have found a seat at the table otherwise.

Their leadership, care, and commitment to community are the foundation MVAAFF stands on, and every panel, screening, and connection made here carries a piece of what they set out to build. Thank you for starting it all, and for never losing sight of why it matters❤️

09/19/2026

We had the opportunity to give Ruth E. Carter her FLOWERS at ! and The Cut celebrated the career and accomplishments of the two-time Oscar Winning Costume Designer.