The Waldo Theatre

Join the Maine Outdoor Film Festival for an evening of outdoor adventure and conservation films at the beautifully restored 1936 theatre: The Waldo Theatre.    

Date: Friday, September 13, 2024
Doors: 6:30PM Films: 7PM
Admission: $10 Adult Advance/ $15 Adult Day Of & $5  Under 18  – GET TICKETS HERE
Location: The Waldo Theatre – 916 Main St Waldoboro, ME
Presented by: The Waldo Theatre
Program Notes: The film program will last about two hours.

Scheduled Program:

*Film Program Subject To Change*

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF FARMED SEAWEED – 7 minutes – WWF-US/No Umbrella Media – Short Synopsis: Learn from scientists, farmers, and WWF Experts on how kelp farming offers benefits to the local ocean, community and environment.

WINTER’S EVE – 9 minutes – by Max Lowe – from Not Specified – Short synopsis: While many of us associate the winter with darkness, restraint, and lifelessness, polar bears see the opposite. It is a time of vitality and vigor, and the anticipation of hunting and mating can be seen and felt when visiting them as they gaze upon the unfrozen ocean, waiting for it to freeze. Unfortunately, due to global warming, the arctic ice is melting, and the winter is setting on later and later is remarkably shorter, causing an incredible strain on the polar bear population.

DESCENDANCE – 35 minutes – by Michael Haunschmidt, Mathias Kögel – from Austria – Short synopsis: DESCENDANCE is Dennis’ story: the story of a kid who, in the town where he was born and raised, had to answer the question, “Where are you really from?” It’s a story of identity, everyday racism and self-discovery, as Dennis seeks to define himself not only as a skier, but as a Black man who’s spent his life in predominantly white spaces.

THE CURRIER BROOK – 2.5 minutes – by Caleb N.L. Baker – from Maine – Short synopsis: This short film is the product of a twelve month process examining the meanderings of a central Maine brook from above.

CHASING FREEDOM – 5.78 minutes – by Caitlin Grant – from Maine – Short synopsis: Carol, a woman born with cerebral palsy, decides to take back control of her life by pursuing adventure sports, only to be met with more health challenges, difficult decisions, and opportunities to understand her mental and physical strength.

MODIFY – 15 minutes – by Vasu Sojitra, Jessica Jane Hart – from Montana – Short synopsis: Three athletes with different disabilities gather in the backcountry to enjoy the snow and share their experiences of living in a world that has been conditioned to exclude them.

GROUNDWORK – COTTON – 15.68 minutes – by Lindsey Hagen – from United States – Short synopsis: Follow as the Kahle family breaks the cycle of generational health issues by revolutionizing their farming practices. Driven by a deep commitment to their family and community’s well-being, the Kahle’s bring revelatory science practices to combat years of problematic, status-quo methods of farming.

LIFE AT SEA – 36.58 minutes – by Ellie Louise Lafferty – from Oregon – Short synopsis: Life at Sea plunges into the reality of living aboard a research vessel, where Daisy Braun, an artist from Portland, Maine, ventures unknowingly. Amidst seasoned sailors and scientists, the narrative delves deep into the lives of those who call the ocean their home.With characters weathered by endless waves, the obsession with plankton lingers.