The Martha’s Vineyard Film Society is turning to the Island’s artistic community with a competition to design the poster for its 2009 Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival, set for September. The winning poster design will receive a cash prize of $250, two opening night film festival tickets and a two-person membership to the film society. Each serious entry will receive two tickets to one festival screening.

Design criteria are minimal. The society encourages artists to consider the festival’s programming focus of exploring other cultures and places in the world. The poster must include the following information: The 4th Annual Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival, Sept. 10 to 13, 2009, www.mvfilmfest.com. Entries will need to be provided in an electronic format for consideration. Entry deadline Feb. 15, 2009. Please send any inquiries to info@mvfilmsociety.com