Each week the folks at Cinema Circus show a series of short films on Wednesday evening at the Chilmark Community Center.

Each week the folks at Cinema Circus show a series of short films on Wednesday evening at the Chilmark Community Center.

Each week the folks at Cinema Circus show a series of short films on Wednesday evening at the Chilmark Community Center.

Twins Hailey and Freya Mayhew share their thoughts on upcoming Cinema Circus offerings.

Each week the folks at Cinema Circus show a series of short films on Wednesday evening at the Chilmark Community center.

Each week the folks at Cinema Circus show a series of short films on Wednesday evening at the Chilmark Community center.

Each week the folks at Cinema Circus show a series of short films for kids on Wednesday evening at the Chilmark Community Center.

Each week the folks at Cinema Circus show a series of short films for kids on Wednesday evening at the Chilmark Community Center.

For five years, Ellie the Elephant has delighted children and adults at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival’s Cinema Circus. Time took its toll, however, leaving Ellie in need of rehabilitation.

Cinema Circus finishes its summer season in Oak Bluffs this Sunday, August 17, from noon to 6 p.m. at Cottagers' Corner, by Hartford Park.