Name - Richard Paradise

Job Title - Executive Director, Martha's Vineyard Film Society (this is entirely volunteer position - I support myself by selling international media)

Which town do you live in? - Vineyard Haven

How long have you been here? - I have lived full time on the Island for the past nine years, currently I split my time between MV and Falmouth.

Where are you originally from? - Originally from the New York City/Northern New Jersey area, but moved from Colorado to live on the Vineyard. Have lived in several other locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Virginia, Vermont, Washington D.C., Maryland

What's the best thing about your job?

• Having established the film society five years ago, I have screened on the Island close to 200 films - that's what I enjoy the most - sharing the movie experience with others, being able to introduce others to some of my favorites films or to contemporary films that inspire, enlighten and/or entertain audiences.

What makes MV a special place to live/work?

• MV is special because of its natural beauty, the warmth of our community and the enormous openness to new ideas.

What word or phrase would you use to describe your outlook on life

• Rosy - upbeat, proactive

What's your favorite possession?

• My espresso machine - it keeps me buzzing.

If you weren't doing what you're doing, what would you be doing?

• If I wasn't showing films and running the film society, I would probably be doing other volunteer work that involves the public, creating some other type of business - I love the creative process of launching a business.

What's your idea of the perfect day off?

• Perfect day off is shutting off my computer, cell phone, etc - and heading to the beach (that's why we live here).

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