Join The Maine Outdoor Film Festival at Après in East Bayside, Portland to celebrate International Women’s Day with an evening of women* directed films exploring outdoor adventure, conservation, friendship, and resilience.
Date: Thursday, March 6
Venue Name: Après East Bayside, Portland, ME
Street Address: 148 Anderson St, Portland, ME 04101
Time: Doors at 7:30PM, films begin at 7:45PM, end approximately 10PM – LATE SHOW SOLD OUT
Tickets: $15 Advance / $18 at the Door.
Second Show Added:
Time: Doors at 4:45PM, films begin at 5:15PM, end approximately 7:15PM
Tickets: $15 Advance / $18 at the Door.
Screening Host: Après. Our naturally calorie-light hard seltzer and gluten-free hard cider call out to the adventurous, inquisitive drinker who cares about fresh ingredients and sustainable living.
Other Info:
*MOFF strives for an inclusive and equitable world where all genders and identities experience a sense of belonging without fear or judgment.
Film Program (click titles for trailer):
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.
ECHDOE – 4.68 minutes – by Gwen Kathryn Thomson – from United Kingdom – Short synopsis: Following a life-changing climbing fall, Cheryl is told she might never walk again, launching her on a journey to heal the trauma of that day and testing her inner-resilience to the limits. Echdoe follows her anxious return to the quarry years later, where this time, she intends to get to the top.
THE WORLD IS OURS – 21.45 minutes – by Nadia Louis-Desmarchais – from Quebec – Short synopsis: THE WORLD IS OURS documents the opportunity given to six Montreal teenage girls to leave their urban environment to take part in a nature canoe-camping expedition. By presenting their struggles and small victories, the film poetically and luminously embraces their vulnerability, emphasizing in broad strokes the power of female sisterhood and therapeutic intervention by nature.
INTERMISSION
LIFE AT SEA – 36.58 minutes – by Ellie Louise Lafferty – from Oregon – Short synopsis: Life at Sea plunges into the reality of living aboard a research vessel, where Daisy Braun, an artist from Portland, Maine, ventures unknowingly. Amidst seasoned sailors and scientists, the narrative delves deep into the lives of those who call the ocean their home. With characters weathered by endless waves, the obsession with plankton lingers.
NATURE ALWAYS FINDS A WAY – 12 minutes – by Jordyn Romero – from United States – Short synopsis: The story of five women who boldly embark on a ten day trek with total strangers to conquer the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc. Their goal? To heal their past traumas, together. An uplifting tale of reliance, female friendship and the incredible power of using nature and community to heal and forge a brighter future.
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