Co-founder, Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival

Stephanie Tavares-Rance

Black film, culture, and August on the Vineyard

Stephanie Tavares-Rance co-founded the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) with her husband, Floyd Rance. The August festival in Oak Bluffs is a major hub for Black storytelling, film, and networking on the island. Her background includes fashion merchandising (Pratt Institute), marketing, PR, and building MVAAFF from an early gathering into a landmark cultural institution. This profile is editorial planning context—confirm collaborations through official MVAAFF channels.

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