VIRTUAL FESTIVAL

The following films are available to stream at MIFF.ORG beginning on the following dates to the end of the festival:

Saturday, July 9

3:00 P.M. MAINE NARRATIVE SHORTS

3:00 P.M. SWEET DISASTER

8:00 P.M. THE NOISE OF ENGINES

Sunday, July 10

3:00 P.M. MAINE DOCUMENTARY SHORTS

6:00 P.M. ELIZABETH BISHOP AND THE ART OF LOSING

11:00 P.M. LETTERS2MAYBE

Monday, July 11

6:00 P.M. SHORTS FROM AWAY

11:00 P.M. SUNNER

Wednesday, July 13

8:00 P.M. WHEN YOU GET TO THE FOREST

Waterville, Maine 04901

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Welcome to the 25th Maine International Film Festival.

Stop. You’ve arrived at a place where audacious and incredible things have happened. Where, decades ago, a group of young film enthusiasts with little more than army-surplus projectors and a desire to share cinema from around the world established our small city as a cornerstone of the arthouse theater movement. Where a community of people from all walks of life can revel in and reflect upon the experience of the movies. Where dozens of volunteers and staffers give of their time. Where shared discoveries lead to connections.

Look. Throughout these ten days, see a hundred stories other than our own unfold before new and familiar faces in the audience, all of which seem different afterward. Notice the sponsors and advertisers who give generously, enabling us to do this work. Give a wave to Alan Sanborn, legend and co-founder of our independent cinema whose children, when they were young, sometimes slept in the glow of the projection booth, and cheer him on as he receives a Lifetime Achievement Award. See our future home at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center take shape on Castonguay Square.

Listen. To the joyous applause for first-time filmmakers making their big-screen debuts and for venerated guests like Debra Winger, who joins us at MIFF for a Mid-Life Achievement honor. To the sublime soundscapes created by our friend Sam Green at this year’s Centerpiece Gala. To others’ reactions and comments as you’re leaving a screening. To the Kennebec River as you get out and explore this beautiful region.

We’re honored that you’ve joined us for this special anniversary.

See you at the movies,

Film Center

Mike Perreault Executive Director Maine