HISTORY
 
The idea of organizing a festival in the heart of Long Island wine country was born in the summer of 2006 when Lana Parshina, an independent film producer, had a meeting with Bob Kern, manager of Martha Clara Vineyard. Ms. Parshina was looking for locations to shoot part of her film project, "The Wine Affair". Being an active member of the wine making community and a vineyard with a vision, Martha Clara had plans beyond promoting its property in film, but rather having something cultural that would benefit the whole region. Thus, the idea of a film festival to take place in the busiest time of the year was born.