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Filmmaker: Lone Spruce Creative Total Running Time: 0:01:30 Filming Location: Maine Filmmaker Origin: Maine Synopsis: This film explores what it means to be a registered guide in the North Maine woods. This film to be screened: 7/29/21 - The Kennebec Program Filmmaker Bio: Based out of a repurposed mill in Saco, Lone Spruce partners with bold brands to...

Filmmaker: Joshua M. Thomas Total Running Time: 0:09:57 Filming Location: United States Filmmaker Origin: California Synopsis: Four siblings delve into the love they share for the family’s old, beat up truck. This love gets tested. This film to be screened: 8/8/21 - The St. Croix Program Special Note: New England Premiere Filmmaker Bio: This film was made at the start...

Filmmaker: Alex Wolf Lewis and Kaitlyn Schwalje Total Running Time: 0:12:00 Filming Location: New York Filmmaker Origin: ME Synopsis: Snowy, a four-inch-long pet turtle, has lived an isolated life in the family basement. With help from a team of experts and his caretaker, Uncle Larry, we ask: Can Snowy be happy, and what would...

Filmmaker: Bailey J. Beltramo Total Running Time: 0:04:47 Filming Location: United States Filmmaker Origin: New Hampshire Synopsis: Tucked away in the suburbs of Concord, Ry's Way is a trail for everyone that pays tribute to a longtime community member, avid cyclist, and impactful person. This film to be screened: 8/8/21 - The St. Croix Program Filmmaker Bio: Bailey...

Filmmaker: Julia Ngeow Total Running Time: 0:06:00 Filming Location: United States Filmmaker Origin: Australia Synopsis: A documentary short that features the Vermont-based ultra-runner, author, and social-justice advocate, Mirna Valerio, which explores the interrelation between environmentalism and racial justice. This film to be screened: 7/29/21 - The Kennebec Program Special Note: World Premiere...

Filmmaker: Samuel Crossley Total Running Time: 0:31:00 Filming Location: United States Filmmaker Origin: CA Synopsis: When a young climber infatuated with climbing history meets an old legend, he commits to helping him accomplish his lifelong goal of free climbing El Capitan. This film to be screened: 8/7/21 - The Sheepscot Program...

Filmmaker: Aaron Peterson Studios Total Running Time: 0:10:00 Filming Location: Canada Filmmaker Origin: Michigan Synopsis: Though filmmaker Aaron Peterson's 10-year-old son died in 2019, the boy lived an adventure-filled and wise life. In 24 LEECHES, that same boy narrates a family canoe adventure to the Slate Islands of Ontario, Canada while making reflections on...

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: Tyler Graim Total Running Time: 0:11:00 Filming Location: Wrightwood, CA Filmmaker Origin: USA, CO, Denver Synopsis: Katie and Dominic are both Ultra-Runners who run 100 mile foot races all over the country. In this film, they discuss the intense physical and mental pain that comes with running these psychotic races, but also the...