Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Timing: Doors: 6:00PM
Films Begin: 6:30PM
Admission: $10 Suggested Donation – advance tickets available at Greatpondtrust.org
Location: The Alamo Theatre, 85 Main St, Bucksport, ME 04416
Presented by: Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust.
This event is part of GPMCT’s “Views From Great Pond Mountain” series.
Program Notes:
The film program will last just over two hours, including a 20-minute intermission.
Free Popcorn!
Beer & Wine available for purchase

Locally Supported by: Penobscot Region NEMBA

Scheduled Program:

EARTH ROAMERS | 7.2 minutes | by Nickolas Warren | United States | Short synopsis: In this film, we explore adventure sport from the perspectives of pros and vested enthusiast climbers. We are guided by insiders that invite the viewers into a sport known for its strong community, accessibility, and spirituality.

TEAM SPORT: A TIM BROWN STORY | 5.47 minutes | by Brayden Rudert, Timothy Brown | United States | Short synopsis: Team Sport tells the story of Tim Brown’s journey as an adaptive surfer following a ski patrolling accident that resulted in a spinal cord injury and quadriplegia. Together with the Wave Crew – a group of his close friends and family who all share a passion for surfing – Tim adapts to continuously return to the North Atlantic Ocean year round.

SALMON RESTORATION ON PENOBSCOT RIVER | 21.2 minutes | by Sunlight Media Collective | Maine | Short synopsis: The Penobscot Nation & Maine Department of Marine Resources collaborated to help restore Atlantic Salmon to Penobscot Nation’s waters.

THE BRIGHT STONE | 3.8 minutes | by Gareth Leah | United States | Short synopsis: The Bright Stone follows photographer Gareth Leah as he climbs a remote granite tower in Brazil’s wilderness. This meditative film explores the physical and mental challenges of establishing a new route, reflecting on why we confront fear and seek what lies beyond comfort.

THE SILENT SPOTTER | 18.93 minutes | by Ra Beattie | United States | Short synopsis: Silent Spotter follows Tommy Batun, a deaf and mute fly-fishing guide in Mexico. Using lip-reading and self-invented signs, Tommy leads anglers with wit and resilience. The film explores connection, creativity, and passion, challenging stereotypes and celebrating shared humanity beyond fishing.

Intermission

ANYTIME | 66 minutes | by Darcy Wittenburg, Darren McCullough, Colin Jones | Canada | Short synopsis: Anytime follows the collective ambitions of fifteen of the world’s best male and female freeride mountain bikers across forests, deserts, cities and high-alpine peaks, as they attempt to define the frontiers of their sport.