Riverton Trolley Park

Join the Maine Outdoor Film Festival for an evening of outdoor adventure and conservation films shown outdoors at Riverton Trolley Park.    

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Timing: Films begin at 7PM, so be sure to show up a bit early to grab your spot!
Admission: Suggested Donation $5 to $10 goes to Portland Parks Conservancy [RSVP/donate here]
Location: Riverton Trolley Park Ball Field, 822 Riverside St, Portland, ME 04103
Presented by: Portland Parks Conservancy.
Program Notes:
-The screening takes place next door to the brand new Riverton Trolley Bike Park!
-Greater Portland New England Mountain Bike Association (GPNEMBA) will be hosting a bike park skills clinic to guide attendees on how to master the pump track and dirt jumps from 5:30-7 ahead of the screening. Bring your bike, a helmet, and get pumped to get airborne!
-There is also a Walk and Talk with City Arborist Jeff Tarling to discuss the history and future of Riverton Trolley Park from 5 to 6pm.
–The film program will last about 100 minutes.
-Overflow parking is across the street at Hannaford.
–Bring your own blanket and camp chair! (and it might be chilly, so dress warmly.)

Scheduled Program*:

RIVERTON RISING: A NEW CHAPTER FOR TRAILS IN PORTLAND | 5 minutes | United States | Short synopsis: As mountain biking gains traction in Maine, a new trail in Portland signals the beginning of a shift. Follow a small crew of trail builders as they bring Riverton Trolley Park to life — a project that shows how bikes, dirt, and community can reshape a place.

WHERE THE WIND TAKES YOU | 11.87 minutes | by Nate Dodge | United States | Short synopsis: Embracing the power of the arctic wind just 10 degrees shy of the North Pole, a sailboat captain sails North dodging icebergs, exploring remote fjords, and experiencing a close encounter with the ultimate apex predator.

THE BRIGHT STONE | 3.8 minutes | by Gareth Leah | United States | Short synopsis: The Bright Stone follows photographer Gareth Leah as he climbs a remote granite tower in Brazil’s wilderness. This meditative film explores the physical and mental challenges of establishing a new route, reflecting on why we confront fear and seek what lies beyond comfort.

THE WILD BUNCH | 10 minutes | by Greg Cairns | United States | Short synopsis: A gang of wannabe bikepacking misfits follow the Butch Cassidy’s outlaw trail.

MADE OF GRIT | 15.35 minutes | by Josh Hardwick | United States | Short synopsis: An inspirational film capturing hikers just before they finish their 6 month long Appalachian Trail hike at Mt. Katahdin, Maine.

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.

GORHAM MAINE TRAILS: THE BIG STORY | 11 minutes | by Greg O’Connor |

HAAGUA | 15.37 minutes | by Marc Antony Chavez, Octavio Aceves Coutiño | Mexico, United States | Short synopsis: Haagua is an Indigenous surf film celebrating the bond between Native American surfers and the ocean. Featuring ancestral traditions and cultural resilience, it follows surfers who honor the past and revive cultural practices, blending heritage with the art of surfing in a story of identity and connection.

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*