Memorial Park

Join the Maine Outdoor Film Festival and the Scarborough Land Trust for an evening of outdoor adventure and conservation films shown under the stars in the field at Memorial Park.

Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Time: Doors: 7:00PM Films: 7:30PM
Location: Memorial Park – 5 Durant Drive, Scarborough, ME 04074
Admission: Suggested donation $10 to $15, with proceeds going to Scarborough Land Trust.
Donation Link: Advance donations are appreciated. Do that here!
Presented in partnership with: Scarborough Land Trust
Program Notes: The film program will last about two hours, including a 10-minute intermission.
Please bring your own chair for comfort and safety
This event will adhere to any prevailing State Safety Guidelines (including social distancing, crowd limits and face mask recommendations).
Film program is subject to change.

Scheduled Program:

*Film Program Subject To Change*

COURTS OF BELONGING – 10 minutes – by Santiago Tijerina – from Maine – Short synopsis: East Bayside in Portland, Maine historically has been and continues to be home to many of the city’s new immigrants. Kennedy Park with its futsal (street soccer) court is at the heart of this neighborhood, and “Courts of Belonging” authentically and movingly captures the stories of young immigrant court players.

WITH THE TIDE – 25.33 minutes – by Chelsea J Jolly – from Alaska – Short synopsis: Set in the remote village of Yakutat, Alaska, “With the Tide” follows the youth of the Tlingit tribe as they further explore their relationship to the ocean, themselves, and the expanse of isolated wilderness they call home. Over the span of four years, this story documents the exploration of how surfing can increase health, wellness and value for nature in a community that is constantly facing layers of adversity and the challenges of geographic isolation.

CABIN – 4 minutes – by Mason Flint – from Washington – Short synopsis: A teenager takes a visit to the valley in which rests his grandfather’s cabin. He explores the surroundings while reflecting on the cabin’s origins and its sacredness to him and his family. His meditations conclude with a note of gratitude for those who created this beautiful space.

SCARBOROUGH LAND TRUST: OUR FOUNDING STORY – 6.27 minutes – by Abby Wilson – from Maine – Short synopsis: Scarborough Land Trust was founded in 1977. Meet two of the founding members of the trust and learn about how the organization worked to combat the pressures of development.

INTERMISSION

SEVEN PHASES OF MADNESS – 6.78 minutes – by Zacharie Turgeon – from Quebec – Short synopsis: Welcome aboard the rollercoaster that is Mathos’ twisted mind while experiencing yet another journey on a gravel bike. Mad or not mad? Yours to judge.

CARVED FROM STONE – 10.75 minutes – by Tyler Burr – from New Brunswick – Short synopsis: Brooke Carten has been rock climbing for long enough that it’s hard to imagine who she’d be if it weren’t for climbing’s influence on her life… But in what ways has this sport has influenced her? What are the pieces of Brooke’s personality that have been carved from the stone?

BACK TO CAMP 41 – 22.67 minutes – by Greg Hemmings – from Canada – Short synopsis: On December 25, 2021, the world lost one of its greatest scientists and the “godfather of biodiversity,” Dr. Thomas Lovejoy. Join his family and several of his closest friends and colleagues on an educational journey and heartfelt mission of love and hope as they travel together to return Dr. Lovejoy’s ashes to the magical place he devoted his life to understanding and protecting, the Amazon rain forest.

FROM THE HEARTLAND – 15.37 minutes – by Matt Coddaire – from Colorado – Short synopsis: From the Heartland is a candid depiction of American Agriculture and the rural towns that are reliant on its success. But when an industry’s ability to thrive is dependent on progress, how does the family farm discard the practices that have been passed down through generations to try something new in order to save the land?

IAN – 8 minutes – by Matt Raimondo – from Australia – Short synopsis: “IAN” is a short cinematic portrayal of the incredible 72-year-old Aussie climbing legend Ian Elliott. Defying age stereotypes, Ian’s prowess challenges societal norms as he scales cliffs with the vigor of climbers half his age, inspiring awe and defying expectations.