MOFF 2026 Flagship Program

CONSERVATION. ADVENTURE. CONNECTION.

TUESDAY 7/21 ART & IMAGINATION IN THE OUTDOORS | INDOOR SHORTS PROGRAM | 3 DOWNDRAFTER | OUTDOOR SHORTS PROGRAM | 5

The Maine Outdoor Film Festival curates and produces film experiences related to NEW ENGLAND WILDLIFE: THREATS AND SOLUTIONS | FILMS + PANEL | 6 the beauty, interactivity and complexity of THRESHOLD | FEATURE | 7 our planet. The festival believes top-notch PREVAILING WESTERLY | OUTDOOR SHORTS PROGRAM | 9 storytelling and imagery has the potential to broaden perspectives, strengthen THURSDAY 7/23 relationships, and to foster change within EXPLORING ADAPTIVE ATHLETICS FOR ALL | FILMS + PANEL | 10 ourselves and our communities. And there’s ADAPTED | FEATURE | 10 never been a more important time than now VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY MEETUP | 11 to share diverse voices and viewpoints, ask ZEPHYR | OUTDOOR SHORTS PROGRAM | 12 important questions, provide educational and interactive opportunities to connect, FRIDAY 7/24 explore and learn about the outdoors.

WEDNESDAY 7/22

THE MOFF PITCH + CASCO BAY BOAT CRUISE | 13

MOUNTAIN MAGIC | INDOOR SHORTS PROGRAM | 14 FIGHTING APATHY IN THE AGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE | FILMS + PANEL | 16 CATCHING PINECONES + HOUSE OF LIGHT | FEATURE + SHORT | 17

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GALE FORCE | OUTDOOR SHORTS PROGRAM | 18

SATURDAY 7/25 OLD MAN LIGHTNING + AGAINST THE CLOCK + HUMBLE SCHIST | FEATURE + SHORTS | 19 AROUND THE WORLD | INDOOR SHORTS PROGRAM | 20 FILMMAKER PANEL DISCUSSIONS + NETWORKING | 21

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UNEARTH | FEATURE | 21 SQUALL | OUTDOOR SHORTS PROGRAM | 22

SUNDAY 7/26 MOFF PLOG + JOG | 23 THE CUTOFF| FEATURE | 23

Portion of Proceeds Support

EARTH LOVE | INDOOR SHORTS PROGRAM | 24 SPLIT | FEATURE | 25 FORK IN THE ROAD | FEATURE | 25 TAILWIND | OUTDOOR SHORTS PROGRAM | 27

LATE AUGUST MAINE FILMMAKER SHOWCASE | OUTDOOR PROGRAM | 29

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ART AND IMAGINATION IN THE OUTDOORS

TUESDAY 7/21

SHORTS | 2:30PM | SALT AT MECA&D | INDOOR SCREENING

CIRRUS: A WOODEN BOAT STORY 16.1 minutes | by Ken Murphy & Durier Ryan | from: United States | Maine Premiere

THE ART OF HOLD SHAPING 21.7 minutes | by Dean Tucker, Quinn Constantini | from: United States

CAMINO 3.75 minutes | by Eliot Grigo, Simon Schneider | from: Maine | New England Premiere

A celebrated, 90-year-old wooden boat sails again. Told through the voices of those who admired, sailed, and later rescued her — and featuring archival 16mm film from her heyday in 1930s coastal Maine — CIRRUS: A Wooden Boat Story reaches across generations to share an intimate tale of maritime craftsmanship and preservation.

Somewhere Studios presents an intimate documentary exploring the world of Dan Yagmin as the creative force behind Decoy Holds. Moving between wild landscapes, workshop process, and climbing walls, the film follows how raw inspiration becomes sculpted form. It’s a portrait of an artist shaping not just holds, but the way we experience climbing itself.

A solitary cyclist pushes through a climb on a remote mountain road. As the effort deepens and the landscape grows quiet, a mysterious woman begins to appear along his route. What begins as a test of endurance becomes something more interior. Camino traces a rider’s passage through grief, revealing how the weight we carry can become the force that drives us forward.

SAMLAND 19.1 minutes | by Grace B Poppe | from: Maine

LAST OF A KIND 13.2 minutes | by Chris Flaherty, Dan Sullivan | from: Vermont | World Premiere

BREAKING ICE: THE MAKING OF CRACKS IN THE ICE 5 minutes | by Jason Lindsey | from: United States | New England Premiere

An artist presents the magical property he’s been building on Little Cranberry Island, Maine for the past 30 years. The structures are a physical manifestation of those in his life. His property serves as a celebratory gathering place for locals. Sam conjures a blend of Willy Wonka and Mr. Rogers, inviting the audience to experience the process of harnessing grief into creation.

Will, an aging Vermont woodsman, reflects on his lifelong pursuit of antler hunting and other outdoor passions at a time when both the environment and the culture are endangered. In a rapidly developing landscape, how much longer will there be space for the moose...and for people like him?

Photographer Jason Lindsey creates his “Cracks in the Ice” series, prompted by his son’s question about what the world will look like due to climate change. Unable to give clear answers to a child who craves stability due to his medical history, Lindsey turns to art to explore this question.

ON HOMESTEADING 12.75 minutes | by Nathan Keowen | from: United States | Maine Premiere

EMBERS 23.8 minutes | by Sasha Galitzki & Trixie Pacis | from: Canada | New England Premiere

SEQUOIA 10.75 minutes | by Dean Merrill | from: Maine | World Premiere

After decades of building a life in rural Annapolis, two aging hippies come to terms with the prospect of leaving their homestead as they face growing physical challenges of age.

After losing her home in the 2024 Jasper wildfire, aerial artist Sasha Galitzki is forced to reckon with catastrophic changes to her mountain home. Embers connects Sasha’s loss in the wildfire and the glacial recession she has witnessed in her creative work to highlight climate change.

In a time of tension, we are all exhausted and need to feel something besides fear, anger, or despair. As a counter, this film is a creative exercise with the intent to inspire awe in the viewer.

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DOWNDRAFTER PROGRAM

TUESDAY 7/21

SHORTS | 8PM | EASTERN PROMENADE | OUTDOOR SCREENING

GAULEY GUIDE 8.8 minutes | by Logan Bockrath | from: United States | New England Premiere

RESTORING THE HEADWATERS 15.2 minutes | by Tom Attwater | from: New Hampshire | New England Premiere

JAPAN TO JAMAICA 12 minutes | by RC Cone | from: United States

The Upper Gauley River is legendary throughout the whitewater world and the words “I’m an Upper Gauley Guide” give you instant street cred.

Becoming a Gauley Guide takes years of flips, swims, early mornings, late nights, and guide ejections to get to where smooth lines through class V rapids is the norm.Follow Michael Anderson as he becomes an Upper Gauley Guide!

Wildlife biologists and stream ecologists take on the challenge of repairing a stream headcut in the ecosystem of the Big Hole Valley in Montana.

This film reveals how working lands and wildlife can thrive together and why protecting water at its source is essential for the resilience of rivers, communities, and all ecosystems downstream.

THE CHASE 18.75 minutes | by Joshua Bogardus | from: United States

THE MARKS WE LEAVE 6 minutes | by Mitchell Milbauer | from: United States | New England Premiere

THE DESCENT INTO DISCOMFORT (VEGURINN TIL VANLÍÐUNNAR) 14.8 minutes | by Sam Walker | from: United Kingdom | North American Premiere

An East Coast ski film that explores relationships with others, ourselves, and the ever-changing winters. Follow Blake Keogh, a backcountry athlete living in South Portland, Maine, who chases snow and solitude for a year. Blake’s 1971 Scotty camper serves as the base camp from which his search for connection, joy, and deep snow begins.

A short six-minute documentary that follows Bozeman-based artist Hailey Hosken as she creates a painting inspired by her experience climbing in the Gallatin Canyon; specifically the most prominent feature, Spare Rib. The film explores the deep connection between Hailey’s art and the landscape around her, showing how her time outdoors shapes the way she approaches her paintings.

A 10-day, 209-mile crossing of Iceland from north to south. A journey that has physical and emotional challenges as its participants ‘descend into discomfort’.Cross landscapes such as the barren moonscape area known as “Exploding Sands” to green volcanic valleys and lava fields. Escaping the pressures of work, social media, and home life to find freedom in the silence of Iceland.

FISH FOR THE FUTURE 5.03 minutes | by Matthew Benton | from: United States | Maine Premiere

MAN IN THE WAVE 28.5 minutes | by Greg Shea | from: Massachusetts | World Premiere

In 2025, the Palisades fire ravaged the Santa Monica Mountains in Los Angeles. In the aftermath, conservation biologists and volunteers scramble to rescue one of the last endangered steelhead trout populations in the region before an upcoming rainstorm. They have a short window to save as many fish as possible as mudslides threaten to wipe out their habitat.

An intimate portrait of a New England engineer who finds purpose, connection, and healing through surf photography—after a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. As he wades into the ocean with his camera, he captures the rituals of a tightknit surf community while navigating the slow progression of his illness. The film explores resilience, identity, and the quiet power of showing up.

In his pursuit of unearthing little-heard Jamaican music, Naoki ventured far from his home in Tokyo.

A one-of-a-kind reggae researcher, he took on a vital role of documenting rare music for the public. Naoki then discovered another icon of Jamaican culture: tarpon fishing. It uncovered a new connection with the island and transformed his experience of Jamaica.

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WEDNESDAY 7/22

COMMUNITY CURRENTS

NEW ENGLAND WILDLIFE: THREATS AND SOLUTIONS SHORTS + PANEL DISCUSSION | 2:30 PM | SALT AT MECA&D | INDOOR SCREENING

Join The Maine Outdoor Film Festival for COMMUNITY CURRENTS: NEW ENGLAND WILDLIFE: THREATS AND SOLUTIONS - a film and panel discussion event . Following three conservation themed films we will host an engaging discussion with land trust leaders in Maine and filmmakers deeply involved in the fight to save local wildlife habitats.

HEALING THE SWEET FLOWING WATERS 11.35 minutes | by Paulette M. Roy & Paul Rezendes | from: Maine | Maine Premiere The Kennebago River—known by the Wabanaki as The Land of Sweet Flowing Waters—is one of the last strongholds for wild native brook trout.

Explore the Rangeley Region’s angling heritage and the impacts of human activity on this legendary river, and follows Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust’s mission to restore the Kennebago and help ensure the future of wild brook trout.

STORIES TO SAVE US: THE SALTMARSH SPARROW 36.33 minutes | by Melanie Finn, Matthew Aeberhard | from: United States A pair of filmmakers share their research and filming challenges while making a sequence on the endangered Saltmarsh Sparrow.

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: THE CROOKED RIVER SALMON STRONGHOLD 17.05 minutes | by Erik Heumiller | from: Maine This is the story of the Edes Falls Dam removal on the Crooked River — and the plans, hopes, challenges, and partners that helped ensure the river remained accessible for wild landlocked salmon in Maine. Explore the dam removal from multiple perspectives along the river, to foster an understanding of these restoration efforts, as conservationists look upstream to what’s next.

NEW ENGLAND WILDLIFE: THREATS AND SOLUTIONS – PANEL DISCUSSION MODERATOR Sarah Haggerty - Associate Director of Conservation, Maine Audubon

PANELISTS Andrew Mackie - Executive Director, Scarborough Land Trust David Miller - Executive Director, Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Erik Heumiller - Filmmaker, STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

Melanie Finn - Filmmaker, STORIES TO SAVE US: THE SALTMARSH SPARROW

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THRESHOLD

WEDNESDAY 7/22

FEATURE | 5:00PM | PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART | INDOOR SCREENING THRESHOLD 86 minutes | by Torsten Brinkema, Lars Brinkema | from: United States | Maine Premiere At the peak of her career, Jessie Diggins was silently unraveling. Told over the course of a year, this is the story of the most decorated American skier ever and the struggle behind her smile-- a painful battle with an eating disorder as Jessie fights to regain her World Cup title.

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PREVAILING WESTERLY PROGRAM

WEDNESDAY 7/22

SHORTS | 8PM | EASTERN PROMENADE | OUTDOOR SCREENING

GUARDIANS OF THE EARTH 10.37 minutes | by Cyril Guyot & Sylvie Chantecaille | from: France | New England Premiere

WHAT THE WATER SHARES 4.7 minutes | by Austin Smock | from: United States

In Kenya, indigenous protectors are committed to saving Africa’s remaining wildlife and wilderness.

Meet the rangers, risking everything to defend wildlife from poaching; the lion guardians, once hunters, now protectors who honor their ancestral bond to the land by safeguarding both people and predators; and the Samburu women, whose beadwork carries the stories of their identity, faith, and connection to nature.

A farmer-turned-artist explores water’s mysteries through crystallography. As these images emerge, so does a perspective that sees water not simply as substance, but as something expressive, responsive, and possibly conscious. The film unfolds as a meditation on our relationship with the natural world, inviting us to reconsider what we may have forgotten about one of its most essential elements.

ARCTIC ALCHEMY 29.1 minutes | by Colin Arisman, Zeppelin Zeerip | from: United States

STEWARD·SHIP - A LOVE LETTER TO THE MAINE COAST 8.1 minutes | by Luke Kaneb | from: Maine | World Premiere

Renowned Alaskan adventurer and climate scientist Roman Dial and his team embark on a 112-mile research expedition above the Arctic Circle. Traveling through Alaska’s Brooks Range, they hope to find the source of a phenomenon poisoning watersheds in the Arctic. Along the journey, Roman reckons with fatherhood, personal tragedy, and the power of wilderness.

A young sailor navigates Maine’s rugged coastline aboard a wooden boat, learning from an old boatbuilder that the freedom to explore is inseparable from the responsibility to care for the places that make that life possible.

WE ARE HEALED BY STICKBALL (GIGIIGEMIN BAAGA’ADOWEYANG) 10.7 minutes | by Finn Ryan | from: United States | New England Premiere The game of Baaga’adowewin is given as a gift and tool for life. After forced assimilation, the game was suppressed and remained dormant for almost a century. This film shares the return of Baaga’adowewin, or stickball, as Ojibwe communities walk the path of cultural revitalization and exercise their treaty rights to heal from historical traumas and overcome challenges of today.

BEST DAY EVER 47.9 minutes | by Ben Knight, Berne Broudy | from: Vermont Follow the stories of adaptive mountain bikers Greg Durso and Allie Bianchi as they navigate the challenges of their disabilities and embrace the support, friendship and joy they find in their Vermont riding community. They navigate disability and regain independence on mountain bike trails that dismantle ableism, build community, and become a blueprint for trails anywhere.

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COMMUNITY CURRENTS

EXPLORING ADAPTIVE ATHLETICS FOR ALL

THURSDAY 7/23

SHORTS + PANEL DISCUSSION | 2:30 PM | SPACE GALLERY | INDOOR SCREENING Join The Maine Outdoor Film Festival for COMMUNITY CURRENTS: EXPLORING ADAPTIVE ATHLETICS FOR ALL - a film and panel discussion event. Following 60 minutes of adaptive sports-themed films we will host an engaging discussion with five panelists - ranging from athletes, parents of adaptive athletes, and trail system coordinators. Together, they’ll explore how to reduce barriers to outdoor recreation and create outdoor spaces that welcome every body. Underwritten by Trust for Public Land.

EXPLORING ADAPTIVE ATHLETICS FOR ALL– PANEL DISCUSSION

MODERATOR Betsy Cook - Trust for Public Land

PANELISTS Rachael Pierce - Subject, TOGETHER AGAIN REPRESENT: BREAKING BARRIERS, BUILDING BELONGING 16.75 minutes | by Jerry Monkman | from: Maine / New Hampshire | Maine Premiere An organization in Maine works with adaptive athletes to bring sports and nature to a community craving adventure.

DRAGON MOM 25.75 minutes | by Harrison Buck | from: New Hampshire | New England Premiere Follow Laura, a mother learning to navigate the complexities of raising a child with a severe disability. Her five-year-old son, Alden, was born with polymicrogyria, rendering him nonverbal and paraplegic. Alongside her family, Laura confronts the realities of ableism, advocate for accessibility, and redefine what strength and connection look like.

Kate Ver Sluis - Maine Adaptive Student Laura Will - Subject, DRAGON MOM Berne Broudy - Filmmaker, BEST DAY EVER

ADAPTED FEATURE | 5:00 PM | SPACE GALLERY | INDOOR SCREENING ADAPTED 87.07 minutes | by Paul Bikis | from: United States | New England Premiere Follow three athletes with spinal-cord injuries on separate adventures as they fight to reclaim their lives and connection to the outdoors. While the pursuit of adventure is their shared goal, each of their stories reveals a deeper journey—of resilience, self-discovery, and post-traumatic growth.

ADAPTED celebrates the capacity of the human spirit to find purpose and forge new horizons, even after life-altering setbacks.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY MEETUP

THURSDAY 7/23

6:30 PM | EASTERN PROMENADE

Join area nonprofits for informal networking and volunteer sign-up opportunities from 6:30-7:30pm. Meet groups like: Portland Trails, Kids First, Center for Grieving Children, WinterKids, Independent Seniors Network, Maine Seaweed Council, SARSSM, Girl Scouts of Maine, Sebago Clean Waters, United Way of Southern Maine - CA$H Greater Portland, The Phoenix Maine, Portland Parks Conservancy Graciously co-hosted by Sarah Delisle & Courtney Sweeton.

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ZEPHYR PROGRAM

THURSDAY 7/23

SHORTS | 8PM | EASTERN PROMENADE | OUTDOOR SCREENING

THE HIVE ARCHITECT 12.07 minutes | by Max Weston | from: United Kingdom

GET LOST - FIND YOURSELF 2.7 minutes | by Jacob Stærk | from: Denmark | North American Premiere

BETWEEN MOON TIDES 25.4 minutes | by Jason Jaacks | from: Massachusetts | Maine Premiere

For the last 14 years Matt Somerville has spent the winters creating his log hives before driving around all of England in the summer, erecting them as non-intervention habitats for wild honey bees.

Norwegian cold water surfers explore the West Coast of Norway in search of new waves and ultimately find what they where looking for - and more.Official Selections: Surf Film Festival Hamburg 2026, Brest Surf Film Festival 2026 & North Sea Surf Film Festival 2026. Anglet International Surf Film Festival. Portuguese Surf Film Festival. LA Indie Shorts Nominee.

In a ribbon of saltmarsh in coastal New England, an intergenerational group of citizen scientists is trying to save the Saltmarsh Sparrow from extinction, one nest at a time.

TOGETHER AGAIN 11.4 minutes | by Caity Grant | from: Maine

FREEZING KIDS RIDE ANYWAY 6.4 minutes | by Adam Bentley | from: Canada | United States Premiere

THE HUMAN SIDE OF PLASTIC: ABBY BARROWS 18.43 minutes | by Andrew Lynch, Ben Ayers, Rush Sturges | from: Maine

Together Again is the story of a mother and daughter who choose joy in the face of grief, exhaustion, and uncertainty. After her daughter survives a nearly fatal traumatic brain injury, Rachael, inspired by an encounter with Maine Adaptive, teaches herself and her daughter to ski. Rachael and Alex find community, purpose, and a calling in helping others claim joy and independence.

Two dedicated siblings overcome brutal Canadian winter and a city built for cars to bike to school every single chilly day. As they struggle through knee deep snow, blinding storms, and across muddy parking lots, they poetically reflect on the mindsets needed to bike in winter.

On Deer Isle, Maine, home to one of the world’s most productive lobster ports, warming waters and microplastic pollution threaten a centuries-old way of life. As veteran lobsterman Joel and his daughter reckon with the possible end of their family’s tradition, microplastics researcher Abby Barrows offers a vision for a more sustainable future through plastic-free aquaculture.

RODEO ON ICE 5.5 minutes | by Lindsey Hagen | from: United States | Maine Premiere

FIND MÒR 28.1 minutes | by Charlotte Workman, Steve Small | from: Scotland | New England Premiere

Lifelong equestrian Britta Nancarrow seeks to progress as a professional competitive skijorer.

Join along as she trains with Skier Mike King and Snowboarder Sandra Hillen, taking their on-snow skills to the next level at their very first competition.

A group of canyoneers embarks on a two-year journey of exploration into the hidden corners of the Scottish Highlands. The film offers a unique perspective from within the relatively niche community and discovers the motivations that drive this passion of curiosity.Setting out in search of uncharted canyons, they find adventure and forge deep connections to people and place.

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THE MOFF PITCH + CASCO BAY BOAT CRUISE

FRIDAY 7/24

PITCH COMPETITION | 10AM | PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART | BOAT CRUISE | 12:30PM THE MOFF PITCH The Maine Outdoor Film Festival’s MOFF Pitch gives filmmakers a platform to pitch a work in production, or post production — centered on outdoor recreation, environmental conservation, nature, or adventure travel— to a jury of notable Maine film industry experts, with the opportunity to both win a $2,000 first prize, as well as create an avenue for meaningful partnerships. Four filmmakers will each have 15 minutes to present their project, show a short video, and field questions from our panel of judges.

After the stage portion, the event moves to the Bay Mist for a two-hour boat cruise for informal networking and sightseeing around Casco Bay. The winner of the pitch will be announced at the halfway point of the cruise. The Bay Mist departs Maine State Pier at 12:30pm. The boat cruise is included with ticket purchase to the MOFF Pitch.

The MOFF Pitch is sponsored by the Maine Film Office.

MODERATOR Liz McGregor - MOFF’s Filmmaker Experience Specialist

FILMMAKERS Sela Betz - FINDING SPOT

Lukas Chin - OUTWARD BOUND SHORT DOCUMENTARY

Dylan Ladds - ATLANTIC CHALLENGE

Santiago Tijerina HOPE IS GREEN

Laura Schenck - Maine Public

Ian Cheney - Wicked Delicate

Morgan Myer - p3 Maine

JUDGES Matthew Siegel - University of New England

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MOUNTAIN MAGIC

FRIDAY 7/24

SHORTS | 12:15PM | PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART | INDOOR SCREENING

SKI THE VIEW 4.75 minutes | by Matt Quinn | from: Maine | Maine Premiere

THE GUIDEBOOK 29.9 minutes | by Alexi Liotti | from: Canada | United States Premiere

The short story of a mountain that’s been through a lot — Big Moose Mountain near Greenville, Maine. The mountain is now on the right path to restoring skiing in this beautiful region. Big Moose represents the bright future of small ski resorts and the vital role they play in keeping the spirit of skiing alive.

As Matt updates his iconic Coast Mountains guidebook nearly two decades after its first publication, he grapples with the responsibility of handing others the keys to beautiful—but dangerous—mountain kingdoms.

BEAUTY IN A FALL 27 minutes | by Nat Segal | from: Canada | New England Premiere

GLIMMERS 17.05 minutes | by David N Stiles | from: United States | New England Premiere

In her toughest adventure yet Canadian mountain guide, Julianna Howatt, seeks to embrace her identity as a trans woman following a fierce struggle with cPTSD.

An adventurous portrait of an energetic Korean-American orphan who spent her life running from her past. Glimmers explores what happens when we stop running and start healing.

MOUNTAIN GUIDES: BAROMETERS OF CHANGE 7.1 minutes | by Chris Shane | from: Maine / New Hampshire | New England Premiere Follow mountain guide Angela Hawse into the Arctic, where her life’s work collides with a warming planet. Her story highlights how connection to threatened landscapes can turn us into ambassadors for the places we love. Filmed during the 2025 UN International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, in collaboration with Protect Our Winters, Polar Bears International and Black Diamond Equipment.

WILD RIDE 6.2 minutes | by Allie Rood | from: United States This is a story about women who don’t hold back—gritty, hard charging, and completely in their element. Sunny, Mo, and Galen are leading the second annual Women’s Snowmobile Clinic, drawing riders from across Alaska to take control of their sleds and their confidence.

ROBSON 48.8 minutes | by Philip Forsey | from: Canada Two world-class ski mountaineers attempt a daring first descent of Mount Robson’s South Face, retracing the footsteps of alpine pioneers and the weight of a legacy that has challenged generations.

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FRIDAY 7/24

COMMUNITY CURRENTS

FIGHTING APATHY IN THE AGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE SHORTS + PANEL DISCUSSION | 2:30 PM | SALT AT MECA&D | INDOOR SCREENING

Join The Maine Outdoor Film Festival for COMMUNITY CURRENTS: FIGHTING APATHY IN THE AGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE - a film and panel discussion event. Following four climate-themed films, we’ll host an engaging discussion with five experts exploring how to resist climate apathy. The conversation will examine meaningful ways to confront the fears and challenges of the climate crisis with resilience and collective resolve.

AN OPTIMIST 10.25 minutes | by Allison Silverstein | from: Maine

NODULES 19.13 minutes | by Jason Jaacks | from: Massachusetts | New Engalnd Premiere

A FRAGILE VESSEL (UNA NAVE FRAGIL) 16.3 minutes | by Samuel Díaz Fernández | from: Texas | New Engalnd Premiere

Maine is both a climate haven and home to one of the fastest warming bodies of water on the planet.

An Optimist. follows Mike, a climate scientist working to keep his chin up and passion alive to keep producing the data we need to track climate change from the bays of Maine.

Two marine scientists’ discoveries about bizarre deep-sea rocks illuminate a growing face-off between science and capitalism on Earth’s last great wilderness.

As the world around them scorches under record heat, a family walks into the woods, asking what the future holds in this thermal dystopia. Their conversations map survival in a world reshaped by heat.

HYPERSCALED 19.6 minutes | by Maya Estrera | from: United States | New England Premiere Increased energy and water demands from the rapid development of large data centers are threats to communities across the Southeast. HYPERSCALED unearths the cost of AI as residents fight to get answers about the environmental, community, and other impacts of this industry. The proposed “Project Marvel” is projected to consume unprecedented amounts of water and energy – right in their backyards.

FIGHTING APATHY IN THE AGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE PANEL DISCUSSION

MODERATOR

Orion Breen - Executive Director, E2Tech

PANELISTS Gayle Bowness Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Peter Dugas - Citizens’ Climate Lobby

Larissa Hollard JustME for JustUS

Mackenzie Feldman Co-Director, Re:wild Your Campus

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CATCHING PINECONES

FRIDAY 7/24

FEATURE + SHORT | 5:00PM | PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART | INDOOR SCREENING CATCHING PINECONES 73.1 minutes | by Chad Heddleston and Parker Michels-Boyce | from: United States | New England Premiere | Jan and Herb Conn were the original American dirtbag couple, pioneering rock climbers and cave explorers who rejected a conventional lifestyle in pursuit of adventure and fun. The Conns’ story reveals a legacy of renowned discoveries and their philosophies for a rewarding, well-lived life.

HOUSE OF LIGHT 13.75 minutes | by A.B. Zax | from: Massachusetts As the last lighthouse keeper in America approaches retirement, Dr. Sally Snowman reflects on how to say goodbye to her spiritual and emotional connection to Boston Light, the oldest light station in the country. This immersive portrait of Sally’s last days at Boston Light may be the last document of the art of light keeping.

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GALE FORCE PROGRAM

FRIDAY 7/24

SHORTS | 8PM | GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE | OUTDOOR SCREENING

ASTRONAUT IN THE OCEAN 11.2 minutes | by Keith Malloy | from: United States

RED WOLF IN TIME OUT 4.08 minutes | by Dave Russo, Calliope Mary | from: United States | Maine Premiere

NATIVE TO THE KLAMATH 13.5 minutes | by Michael E Wier, Ben Galland | from: United States

Bodyboarding takes a pioneering spirit and a willingness to put yourself in harm’s way. Unlike surfing, there are no fans and no money. But for Shane Ackerman, it’s what makes him feel free.

While Shane works as a crane operator in order to afford bodyboarding, he makes sure his work-life balance involves more living than working.

An 11 year old Narrator and her stepdad’s animation present a series of events and misconceptions that lead to the eradication of the American Red Wolf, while highlighting the ecological fallout caused by their absence. The overall message is that we humans have a habit of removing inconvenient members of the environment and would benefit from learning from our mistakes.

This film is a story told through the voices of the salmon people. The Klamath River is currently going through one of the largest transformations in history. Hear the story of this river renewal through the words of the Klamath River peoples who live by the sacred obligation of stewardship.

INACCESSIBLE 31 minutes | by David Byars | from: United States | New England Premiere

THE BOOK OF GEORGE 15.5 minutes | by Danny Schmidt | from: United States | New England Premiere

ISLYCKAN 4.75 minutes | by Anne Niskala | from: Finland | New England Premiere

Set in Montana’s rugged Crazy Mountains, “Inaccessible” follows professional skier Griffin Post and a team of elite athletes as they venture into terrain shaped by history and the complex boundaries of public and private land. What begins as a ski expedition becomes a powerful exploration of who gets to access—and ultimately protect— America’s shared places.

The Book of George traces the unlikely path of George McKenzie Jr., from a life shaped by violence to a career photographing the natural world. Now a mentor and guide, he brings young people into spaces they were never told they belonged.

My passion is Nordic Skating. In the 2023-2024 season I skated 10000 km with my friend. In the film I tell you about my season and why nordic skating is so important to me.

CHASING LIONS 22.75 minutes | by Eric Braker, Stephen Catalano, Dr. Cameron Mellin | from: United States | New England Premiere

THE FIRST TRAVERSE 7.2 minutes | by Chris Shane | from: Maine / New Hampshire

The hunt to save the America’s most elusive predator.

The First Traverse is a film reimagining the first female traverse of the Presidential mountain range in winter. Starring renowned New England environmentalist, writer, and mountaineer Laura Waterman, she recounts her epic trek along 19 miles and 8,000 feet of granite and snow. The First Traverse pays homage to Laura’s work and efforts in exploring and protecting the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

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OLD MAN LIGHTNING

SATURDAY 7/25

FEATURE + SHORTS | 12:00 PM | PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART | INDOOR SCREENING OLD MAN LIGHTNING 61.25 minutes | by Dawn Kish | from: United States | Maine Premiere The best climbing, comedy, comeback ever made, with a conservation plight. Starring John “Verm” Sherman, he will make you laugh and cry and maybe piss yer pants.

AGAINST THE CLOCK 12.9 minutes | by John Baikie | from: United Kingdom

HUMBLE SCHIST 20.5 minutes | by Bailey Beltramo | from: United States | New England Premiere

Blending race footage with moments of personal reflection, Against The Clock is a short documentary exploring the life and passion of cyclist Alasdair Washington. Offering an honest portrait of his lasting connection to the sport, Washington’s story captures the essence of what it means to keep showing up and pushing forward.

When access to local crags were at risk of being lost, a group of Vermont climbers scrambled to find a solution. Through forging relationships with landowners and bringing newcomers in, they built a community that would steward these cliffs for years to come. The result was a non-profit called CRAG-VT, and it has grown beyond what they ever dreamed.

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AROUND THE WORLD

SATURDAY 7/25

SHORTS | 2:00 PM | PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART | INDOOR SCREENING

SHAPED BY LAND 16.4 minutes | by Emily Sullivan | from: United States/Greenland | New England Premiere

MOUNTAIN BIKING THROUGH SACRED LAND 5.9 minutes | by Rob Holmes | from: Maine | World Premiere

DECODING CHAMELEONS 13.7 minutes | by Katie Schuler, Jocelyn Stokes | from: Maine

Adam Kjeldsen is one of the only Inuit ski guides operating in Greenland, where foreign operators dominate the industry. Shaped by Land follows his pursuit of a more sustainable vision for ski tourism—rooted in deep connection to land, community, and culture.

This story shares the journey of the local community in developing sustainable tourism through mountain biking trails along the sacred Batea Mahuida volcano and the Araucaria trees. It is a powerful example of Indigenous community tourism, preserving cultural heritage, conserving its natural beauty and land, and generating economic opportunities in a remote part of Chile.

In the episode “The Chameleon Queen,” herpetologist Fandresena Rakotoharimalala defies local cultural taboos in Madagascar. Utilizing an uncanny ability to spot camouflaged reptiles, she embarks on a vital mission to study and secure protections for the island’s rapidly dwindling chameleon species.

TAIWAN STRAIT 32.1 minutes | by Björn Detre | from: Switzerland | United States Premiere

MR APPOLINAIRE - NATURE’S CHAMPION 5.25 minutes | by Garth Kingwill | from: South Africa, Cameroon

LA TRACE 11.75 minutes | by Clement Lefer | from: France | North American Premiere

Swiss dentist, kitesurfer, and adventurer Geza Scholtz embarks on crossing the Taiwan Strait by kitesurf. Joined by a small team, he travels to Taiwan to prepare for the attempt. Battling unpredictable winds, political tensions with China, and unforeseen obstacle, Geza is pushed to the edge in a journey where determination, risk, and the forces of nature collide.

Ndohoudou Appolinaire has dedicated his life to caring for chimpanzees and gorillas who have been rescued from poachers and the illegal wildlife trade in Cameroon.

Five months after falling thirty meters into an ice crevasse and being rescued by helicopter, Arnaud returned. Follow his attempt at the Summum Mont Blanc: 3.8 km of cold-water swimming, 180 km of cycling with 3,000 meters of elevation gain, and the ascent of Mont Blanc from Saint-Gervais, nearly 4,000 meters of vertical climb. All in a single day.

CAUGHT 6.1 minutes | by Kevan Doyle | from: United States

BEYOND PARALLELS 44.83 minutes | by Ariane Moisan, Laurent Poliquin | from: Canada

Caught is a short documentary filmed in Sri Lanka that explores how building economies around recycling can inspire sustainable change in developing communities. Caught is a hopeful portrait of how local action can spark global impact—turning ocean waste into opportunity.

After crossing Canada from north to south in 2021, the adventurers of AKOR expeditions set out to cross the Canadian Far North, from the Yukon to the eastern edge of the country on Baffin Island. Follow the story of two groups with vastly different realities, united by a shared goal: to push their limits.

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FILMMAKER PANELS + NETWORKING

SATURDAY 7/25

PANELS AT 4PM AND 5PM | NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR AT 6PM | THREE OF STRONG SPIRITS

PANEL 1: CRAFTING THE CORE: FINDING THE STORY

PANEL 2: WHAT’S NEXT? SECURING THE SUPPORT

In this casual Filmmaker Roundtable, MOFF Filmmakers shareshare how they came to the character, narrative and/or subject in their piece. How did you land on the story that only you can tell, build trust with the people at the center of your film, and navigate the creative process from concept to creation?

MOFF Filmmakers share experience and expertise on the adventure /environmental film grant and funding landscape. Topics include: finding grant opportunities, securing funding, and navigating distribution pathways beyond the festival circuit. Also, how to build your film’s audience and increase impact!

MODERATOR

MODERATOR

Noah Keates - MOFF’s Short Film Programmer

Liz McGregor - MOFF’s Filmmaker Experience Specialist

PANELISTS

PANELISTS

Caity Grant - Filmmaker, TOGETHER AGAIN

Harrison Buck - Filmmaker, DRAGON MOM

Tom Bell - Filmmaker, SALT MARSH

Alexi Liotti - Filmmaker, THE GUIDEBOOK

Parker Michels-Boyce - Filmmaker, CATCHING PINCONES

Patrick Kirby - Filmmaker, THE RIVER’S GIFT

Rob Holmes - Filmmaker, MOUNTAIN BIKING THROUGH SACRED LAND

UNEARTH

FEATURE | 5:00PM | PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART | INDOOR SCREENING UNEARTH 95.25 minutes | by John Hunter Nolan | from: Maine | Maine Premiere Amid the global race for critical minerals essential to modern energy andnational security, Bristol Bay’s Indigenous leaders and commercialsalmon fishermen successfully confront the prospect of North America’s largest-ever copper mine in their beloved homeland, exposing the mining industry’s systemic recklessness while proving the power of community activism.

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SQUALL PROGRAM

SATURDAY 7/25

SHORTS | 8PM | EASTERN PROMENADE | OUTDOOR SCREENING

OLD LADIES AGAINST UNDERWATER GARBAGE 15 minutes | by Liz McGregor | from: Maine

ONLOOKER 3.5 minutes | by Garrett Creamer | from: United States

A LIFE ALOFT 12.8 minutes | by Clayton Simoncic | from: Maine | New England Premiere

Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage follows Susan Baur, the 85-year-old leader, and her crew of fearless women as they defy limits, protect the environment, and rediscover wonder and joy through water and community. A reminder that adventure and activism know no age.

Onlooker is a meditation on presence in the city through the eyes of a professional bmx biker.

A portrait of Paul Stumpf, hot air balloon pilot and New England’s last balloon repairman, reflecting on a life lived aloft within a close-knit community of balloon builders and pilots.

LOBSTER QUEEN 23.6 minutes | by Alix Buck | from: Canada | New England Premiere

SALT MARSH 15.1 minutes | by Tom Bell | from: Maine

GRASSROOTS: THE RE:WILD YOUR CAMPUS STORY 12.3 minutes | by Josh Izenberg, Palmer Morse | from: Maine | New England Premiere

They say women are bad luck on a boat. Captain Gail Atkinson never gave a damn. Gail’s convictions are put to the test as she faces the storm of the year and an emotional upheaval that shakes her to her core. As she grapples with identity, loneliness, and legacy, Gail finds purpose providing others the opportunities that she was once denied.

With a haunting, original score by Lee Ranaldo, “Salt Marsh” explores art, climate, and solitude through the reflections of Maine artist Mitchell Rasor. The 15-minute documentary is a poetic portrait of an artist and place.

A short film following the student-led movement to eliminate toxic pesticides from college campuses and replace them with native, ecologically restorative landscapes. Featuring stories from campuses including Grinnell College, Drexel University, UC Berkeley and UCLA, Groundswell explores the power of grassroots organizing, relationship-building, and collective action in the face of environmental challenges.

THE SEARCH FOR MILLISECONDS - JACKSON GOLDSTONE 30.9 minutes | by Darcy Wittenburg | from: Canada This film takes viewers inside mountain bike downhill phenom Jackson Goldstone’s bid to become one of the youngest riders in history to claim the UCI DH Elite overall title. The film follows Jackson and the team that supports him as they hunt for every possible edge in a sport where the smallest fractions of time can define a champion.

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PLOG + JOG

SUNDAY 7/26

FUN RUN | 9 AM | BACK COVE PREBLE STREET TRAILHEAD

THE CUTOFF

FEATURE | 11:30AM | PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART | INDOOR SCREENING THE CUTOFF 58.2 minutes | by Dylan Harris | from: United States Follow runners at the back of the pack during Cocodona 250, a 250 mile ultramarathon from Phoenix to Flagstaff, AZ. This film tells a story of perseverance, community, and what it means to push yourself to the limit when time is running out. Cocodona 250 is a test of endurance, mental fortitude, and the bonds formed between people chasing something extraordinary.

CHANGING A LIFE HAPPENS ON THE INSIDE, WE DO IT BY GETTING OUTSIDE

Teens to Trails connects Maine students to life-changing outdoor experiences.

Learn more at teenstotrails.org

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EARTH LOVE

SUNDAY 7/26

SHORTS | 1:00PM | PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART | INDOOR SCREENING

WILD HOPE: RECLAIMING BEAR RIVER 17.4 minutes | by Sam Legrys | from: United States

THE DAY THE LEVEE BROKE 22.6 minutes | by Nick Janes | from: United States

SALABAMA 19.45 minutes | by Nicholas Hess | from: United States | New England Premiere

Agriculture and irrigation have degraded the Bear River landscape. With the help of modern technology and native knowledge, the team will replant the native species necessary to stabilize the riverbank and attract local wildlife. As the ecosystem rebounds, it provides the threatened Tribe a place to finally practice their traditions and teach their language to the next generation.

In February 1986, Yuba County experienced the first of two devastating floods that reshaped our community. Forty years later, the region continues to move toward a stronger future. “The Day the Levee Broke” features firsthand accounts from those who lived through the flood and highlights the significant progress made to reduce flood in the decades since.

THE ALEWIFE JOURNEY: A CONSERVATION SUCCESS STORY 16.2 minutes | by Frame Media | from: Maine

THE RIVER’S GIFT 17.3 minutes | by Patrick Kirby | from: Maine | New England Premiere

THE YOSEMITE TOAD 9.7 minutes | by Steven M Bumgardner | from: United States

Follow the migration of the alewife as they journey from Casco Bay up the Presumpscot River. Follow a guided educational walk from the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust with scientists from the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. Learn about the ecological significance of the alewife migration, the challenges these fish face, and the role they play in the Presumpscot watershed ecosystem.

The Tallapoosa River brings a community of veterans together to find peace, connection and of course, red eye bass. Wind through Alabama’s pines, meet Rowell and his friends, and cast a line or two with them while hearing about their healing connection to this community and this special place.

First identified in Yosemite National Park and found only in the Sierra Nevada mountains, the Yosemite Toad is adapted for a high elevation lifestyle. The male toads possess a vocal sack that allows them to produce a melodious, trilling call.

As the snow melts in mountain meadows, you may hear these “singing” toads during their brief mating season.

Meet Alabama’s salamanders like you’ve never seen them before and fall for their undeniable charm. We dive into the salamanders’ hidden world of wonder, crawling right under your feet and all around you, with the scientists and salamander superfans who can’t get enough of these quirky critters.

ROCK | PLASTIC | SALMON 30.3 minutes | by Josh “Bones” Murphy | from: Canada | New England Premiere Newfoundlanders are resilient, and, for many, moving past the economic and socio-cultural trauma of the 1992 cod moratorium presents two options.

Continue down the path of industrial fisheries, this time through salmon farming, or forge a new path founded on a conservation economy.

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SPLIT

SUNDAY 7/26

FEATURE | 3:45PM | PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART | INDOOR SCREENING SPLIT 76.45 minutes | by Charlotte Workman | from: Scotland | North American Premiere Split follows the physical and mental journeys of best friends Tom and James - both environmentalists and both airline pilots - as they embark and reflect on a remote splitboard expedition in Greenland.

In a humorous & ultimately hopeful way the film follows how each navigate their minds, passions and purpose in a time of crisis.

FORK IN THE ROAD

FEATURE | 5:15PM | PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART | INDOOR SCREENING FORK IN THE ROAD 88.4 minutes | by Vivian Sorenson (Co-Director, EP), Jonathan Nastasi (Co-Director, DP), Lisa Holmes (EP, Producer), Nick Offerman (EP, Self) | from: United States | Maine Premiere This film explores the connections between people, the land, and the future of our food system.

Stories from independent small-scale farmers reveal the realities and challenges of those working against industrialization in agriculture. Fork in the Road demonstrates how food sustainability is a shared responsibility, while illuminating the ways that sustainable food practices can nourish our bodies, strengthen our communities, and heal the Earth.

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Discover all the ways to watch by visiting

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STORIES TRANSPORT YOU — AND SO DO WE.

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TAILWIND PROGRAM

SUNDAY 7/26

SHORTS | 8PM | EASTERN PROMENADE | OUTDOOR SCREENING

BEYOND BELIEFS 4.73 minutes | by Shaquille Quamae Hall | from: United States A young woman earns a scholarship to attend a 4-day river trip through the Green River’s Gates of Lodore Canyon. The only catch ... she doesn’t know how to swim and is terrified of water. Join Danielle and witness her first-hand account of what it took to go beyond her beliefs, and how that expanded the vision for her future.

DIPSEA GENERATIONS 31.13 minutes | by Paddy O’Leary, Nicole Amyx, Ryan Scura, Tony DiPasquale | from: Ireland | Maine Premiere The journey of five young runners from across the Bay Area as they take on the iconic Dipsea race.

WHERE THE WIND GOES 7 minutes | by Everett Ravens | from: United States In the heart of New York City, model-sailboat designer Jon Elmaleh navigates the unpredictable winds of Central Park, discovering how the same forces that move his boats also shape his life.

Where the Wind Goes captures a uniquely New York story, part character study, part philosophical reflection, about growth, craft, and adapting in an ever-changing world.

REMNANTS 22.55 minutes | by Michael Catenacci | from: United States | New England Premiere When a devastating wildfire ravages their land, a sixth-generation ranching family grapples with the legacy of the American cowboy in the face of government policies that threaten their livelihood and a changing culture that brands their lifestyle a thing of the past.

THE PROVING GROUND 14.15 minutes | by Josh Bogardus, Dan Dunn | from: United States

IT TAKES TWO TO TANDEM 6.6 minutes | by Cat Aeppel, Anna Wilder Burns | from: Maine / Canada | New England Premiere

Every ski season, Mount Washington sees an average of 25 life-threatening sliding falls. This short film from Warden Co., produced in partnership with the Mt. Washington Avalanche Center Foundation, explores the dangers of recreating on the mountain that go beyond avalanche risk alone - told through the stories of those who have survived, and those who tragically have not.

It Takes Two to Tandem is a feel-good short following longtime riding partners Sam and Jazz as they take a tandem bike across some of their favorite trails, marking ten years since their first tandem adventure together. Part celebration, part reflection, the film explores friendship, trust, and the rare joy of moving through the world in sync.

ADAPT 6.2 minutes | by Jordan Drew | from: United States | Maine Premiere After a lifetime of competing in high-level sports, Shelby Estocado’s path took a dramatic turn following a snowboarding accident where she suffered a spinal cord injury in 2020. Now an adaptive skier, she uses sports to regain independence and push past limits. Shelby channels her competitive drive into adaptive sports while also bringing awareness to the adaptive community.

KING’S FIELD 14.43 minutes | by Joseph M Carter | from: Maine King had a problem — he couldn’t grow enough cannabis for his store.Matt had a solution.This film documents their partnership and one season of sun-grown cannabis in Maine

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SAVE THE DATE: THE MAINE FILMMAKER SHOWCASE A WEEKEND OF MAINE-MADE FILMS IN LATE AUGUST ON THE EASTERN PROMENADE FEATURE | 8PM | EASTERN PROMENADE | OUTDOOR SCREENING

FRIDAY 8/21

THE GHOST OF PAUL REVERE: GHOSTS NEVER DIE 76.5 minutes | by Brett L Marshall | from: Maine / New Hampshire As Maine folk-holler band The Ghost of Paul Revere climbs increasingly closer to their dreams of national success, internal relationships start to fray. This film tracks the band’s origins, rise, and decision to set their instruments down at the peak of their popularity. Set to the backdrop of their “The Last Ride” tour, follow the band to Red Rocks, Denmark, and back home to Portland, Maine as they say goodbye to a sold-out audience of 6400 diehard fans for Ghostland 2022.

SHORTS | 8PM | EASTERN PROMENADE | OUTDOOR SCREENING

SATURDAY 8/22

NORTH OF ORDINARY 37.55 minutes | by Sybil Patten | from: Maine

LITTLE DIPPERS 20.35 minutes | by Mike Mallen | from: Maine

KENNEBEC RISING 24.25 minutes | by Derek Dodge | from: Maine

Rejected by traditional schools, a group of teenagers find hope, responsibility, and a diploma inside a home in Camden, Maine that becomes both their classroom and their community. North of Ordinary unveils the life-altering power of belonging, and reveals how a restorative, responsibility-based learning environment transforms not only students, but staff and the surrounding town.

Set in Maine’s midcoast, this group of individuals sought relief from a variety of ailments in the cold water. Some needed the cold water to treat physical pain, others came for the mental and emotional relief the water offers. As more people joined their group, the original members found solace and meaning in much more than cold itself.

“Kennebec Rising” traces the historic transformation of a vital Maine river and the powerful restoration efforts shaping its free flowing future.

AGAINST THE ROPES 15.25 minutes | by Smooth Feather | from: Maine Let’s get ready to RUMBLE!!! Strap on your seatbelts for Smooth Feather’s latest comedy film, “Against The Ropes”! Thanks for everyone’s support and to all those who helped make this movie possible!!! We hope you enjoy it!

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SOlove DO WE.

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