Filmmaker: Rush Sturges Total Running Time: 1:20:00 Filming Location: Nepal, United States, India, China, Pakistan Filmmaker Origin: United States Synopsis: The story of Scott Lindgren’s 20-year quest to be the first person to paddle the four great rivers that originate from Tibet’s sacred Mount Kailash is more than a gripping whitewater flick. It is...
Filmmaker: Ian Cheney Total Running Time: 1:20:35 Filming Location: United States Filmmaker Origin: ME Synopsis: In a series of lyrical portraits, THE LONG COAST illuminates the stories of Maine's seafolk, those whose lives and livelihoods are inextricably connected to the ocean. This film shows the beauty and uncertainty they face as overfishing, aquaculture and...
Filmmaker: Sunlight Media Collective Total Running Time: 0:16:34 Filming Location: Maine Filmmaker Origin: ME Synopsis: Each year, over 200,000 tons of toxic out-of-state waste is disposed of at Juniper Ridge Landfill in Maine. A citizen proposed bill will soon be introduced in the Maine State Legislature which aims to close a loophole allowing an...
Filmmaker: Emily Hopcian, La Cumbre Collective Total Running Time: 0:20:28 Filming Location: Nepal Filmmaker Origin: Michigan Synopsis: 34-year-old Durga Rawal is the only guide of any gender from her village in northern Nepal. In a country where gender roles are well-defined, DURGA is a story of defying cultural, societal and familial expectations to pursue...
Filmmaker: Zac Hoffman, Casey Dubois Total Running Time: 0:34:00 Filming Location: Canada Filmmaker Origin: British Columbia, Canada Synopsis: Harvey is a recovering addict who uses rock climbing to work through his ongoing struggle with mental health. As trauma, depression, heartbreak and declining mental health were woven into Harvey’s internal fabric, so was rock climbing....
Filmmaker: Torsten Brinkema Total Running Time: 0:16:06 Filming Location: Maine Filmmaker Origin: Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and currently residing in Waterville, Maine. Synopsis: This film follows Filmmaker Torsten Binkema's journey from tree to board as he shapes a surfboard from sustainably harvested North Atlantic Cedar. This film to be screened: 8/5/21 - The Androscoggin Program Special Note: World...
Filmmaker: Herman Mantis, Inc. Total Running Time: 0:05:20 Filming Location: Maine Filmmaker Origin: PORTLAND Synopsis: Resiliency takes many forms in this story of overcoming obstacles, finding hope in devastation and transforming adversity into positive action. Nature is powerful, healing, humbling and a vital human right. Follow Ryan Dunfee on his journey to recovery through...
Filmmaker: Carlo Nasisse, Maria Luisa Santos Total Running Time: 0:15:00 Filming Location: Appalachia Filmmaker Origin: Athens, Georgia (Based in Mexico City) Synopsis: Heather Anderson may be the greatest hiker to ever walk the earth - and yet she has remained a mysterious figure to most. In this short documentary we explore Heather’s personal journey...
Filmmaker: Doroga Media Total Running Time: 0:11:19 Filming Location: Belfast, Maine Filmmaker Origin: Auburn, ME Synopsis: Goats led her to the trees, where she found her life's work. This film to be screened: 8/1/21 - The Mattawamkeag Program Special Note: World Premiere...