Milbridge Maine Outdoor Film Festival

Scheduled Program:

KIKO | 16 minutes | by Aaron Peterson | United States | Short synopsis: Kiko Silvelet rides elite endurance events on his beloved BMX bike, plays accordion, makes a little trouble and tells truths we all probably need to hear.

TENDING THE TIDES | 5.25 minutes | by Trixie Betz | Maine | Short synopsis: Maine hosts the nation’s first registered Seaweed and Shellfish Aquaculture Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship programs. Tending the Tides follows young participants as they build careers on the water. Through hands-on training and mentorship, these future sea farmers gain skills to thrive in Maine’s growing aquaculture industry – while helping sustain the state’s working waterfronts.

BRIDGERS | 11.67 minutes | by Joseph P Fletcher | United States | Short synopsis: Two Bozeman-based ski patrollers reflect on the rapid changes facing their home and the sport they love. With 50 seasons under his belt, Dene Brandt regards the future with an optimism that infects his younger co-worker.

VOICES OF WÁHSEHTƏKʷ | 7.97 minutes | by Redbird Media Group | Maine | Short synopsis: Located in the heart of Penobscot territory, Wáhsehtək — the East Branch of the Penobscot River—holds deep cultural significance. In a historic effort, Trust for Public Land is working with the Penobscot Nation to return nearly 30,000 acres, marking a major step in land return efforts.

MILES BEYOND REMISSION | 13.8 minutes | by Christopher Nicholas | United States | Short synopsis: After being told he’ll never reach remission, a six-time cancer survivor sets out to be the first of his kind to run a marathon on every continent, with a moving message: if cancer is global, so is surviving. A powerful short documentary about men’s mental health, resiliency and learning to seek out the joy in life wherever you can find it.

THE POINTE PESSEY | 18 minutes | by Alexandre Chambet | France | Short synopsis: In Le Grand-Bornand, France, Iris prepares to set a record climb on her beloved Pointe Percée. Guided by memories and determination, her journey — narrated by her twin brother — reveals a quest for freedom, resilience, and the true meaning of reaching a summit.

FOOTPRINTS ON KATMAI | 21.83 minutes | by Max Romey | United States | Short synopsis: Following his Grandmother’s footsteps to one of the most remote and bear-strewn beaches in Alaska, painter Max Romey discovers that an ocean of problems is closer to home than he could have imagined.

Doors: 6:30 PM

Admission: Suggested donation of $10 (to support Downeast Coastal Conservancy and the Milbridge Theatre)