Hogback Mountain
Montville, Maine
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
Films begin at: 7:30PM, come early to get a good spot.
Admission: Suggested donation $5 to $10
Location: Hogback Mountain, 34 Hogback Mountain Rd, Montville, ME
Presented by: The New England Runner Sled Association
Program Notes:
-The film program will last about 90 minutes
-Bring your own camp chair and blanket.
-Food concessions will be offered: Hot Dogs, Italian Sausage, Blooming onions, Fries, hot drinks + more
Scheduled Program*:
OCEAN PURSUITS | 11.67 minutes | by Casey Nava | Maine | Short synopsis: Surfing and creativity intersect in Maine in winter.
RE-FORMING OUR RELATIONS: A WALK WITH MIHKU PAUL | 10.27 minutes | by Stories For Change | Maine | Short synopsis: Let’s go on a walk through the woods with Mihku Paul, a Wolastoqey (Maliseet) educator, artist, writer, and activist. Mihku shares about her childhood in Old Town, talks about her work as an artist and educator embedded in nature, and reads her poem “A Snail Primer.” This is a project of the Stories for Change working group, part of the Nature Based Education Consortium.
ALDO’S BUG EXTRAVAGANZA | 6 minutes | by Neil Losin | United States | Short synopsis: Join 5-year-old Aldo and his dad on a backyard safari full of tiny wonders and big laughs. As Aldo hunts bugs and shares his charming insights, his adventures spark joy, curiosity, and a subtle echo of timeless wisdom in this playful ode to nature’s smallest marvels.
THE SMOKE THAT THUNDERS | 4.18 minutes | by Caleb Roberts | Canada | Short synopsis: Aiming to paddle the fabled Minus rapids at the base of Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river, Ben Marr’s biggest challenge is to get to them by trekking upstream. A total assault on the senses awaits as the force of the river speaks for itself.
L’EXPÉRIENCE MAGNIFIQUE – SPEEDRIDING THE FRENCH ALPS | 16.8 minutes | by Ian Rinefort | United States | Short synopsis: Flying on tiny overhead gliders with skis, this group of pioneering pilots descend big-mountain lines in the French alps – pushing the boundaries of the new sport of Speedflying.
THE WATER IS A RELATIVE | 2.85 minutes | by Redbird Media Group | Maine | Short synopsis: Wáhsehtəkʷ the East Branch of the Penobscot River, is deeply important to the Penobscot Nation. In a historic effort, Trust for Public Land is working with the Nation to return nearly 30,000 acres — marking a major land return. The film follows Chuck Loring and his daughter connecting with this sacred land.
THE SNOWY OWLS OF LOGAN AIRPORT | 8.98 minutes | by Anna M Miller | United States | Short synopsis: Norman Smith, often referred to as the “Owl Man of Logan Airport” has been relocating snowy owls from Boston’s busiest runways for the last 43 years.
THE SILENT SPOTTER | 18.93 minutes | by Ra Beattie | United States | Short synopsis: Silent Spotter follows Tommy Batun, a deaf and mute fly-fishing guide in Mexico. Using lip-reading and self-invented signs, Tommy leads anglers with wit and resilience. The film explores connection, creativity, and passion, challenging stereotypes and celebrating shared humanity beyond fishing.
*film program subject to change