Join The Maine Outdoor Film Festival for FIDDLEHEAD PROGRAM, a two and a half hour program of outdoor adventure and conservation short films, shown outdoors, at the Eastern Prom.

Where: Eastern Prom, Between the tennis courts and softball field at the end of Montreal Street (Google Maps Link)

Parking: Street Parking

When: Saturday July 26, 2025. Doors at 7PM, films begin at 8PM, end approximately 10PM

Tickets: $15 advance, $18 at the door

This Event is Included in:

All-Access Pass

Outdoor Pass

Friends of MOFF Pass

Rain Plan: If we are unable to host the screening outside then it will be moved inside to the Talbot Auditorium (Google Maps Link). We’ll attempt to make any decision before 4pm on the day of the screening and will announce the decision via email to ticket purchasers, Event page on website and Instagram.

More info:

The film program will last about two hours, including a 10-minute intermission.

Meet on the Street Food Truck will be present on site

Please bring your own camp chair/blanket.

Outside water/snacks are allowed.

No pets allowed.

email moff@maineoutdoorfilmfestival.com with questions!

Film Program

BRIDGERS

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.

TEAM SPORT: A TIM BROWN STORY

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.

THE SNOWY OWLS OF LOGAN AIRPORT

Norman Smith, often referred to as the "Owl Man of Logan Airport" has been relocating snowy owls from Boston's busiest runways for the last 43 years.

THE WATER IS A RELATIVE

Located in the heart of the Penobscot Nation’s territory, Wáhsehtəkʷ — meaning the East Branch of the Penobscot River — carries profound importance for the nation. The Penobscot people, being a riverine tribe, rely heavily on the river, which they consider a valued member of their tribal community. In partnership with the Penobscot Nation and local communities, Trust for Public Land is working in close collaboration with the Penobscot Nation and the regional community to return nearly 30,000 acres of land to the Penobscot Nation in the nineteenth century. The move will be the largest collaborative land return between a U.S.-based nonprofit and a tribal nation in recent history. At the heart of this story is Chuck Loring, the Penobscot Nation’s Director of Natural Resources. Chuck reflects on the significance of these lands and their enduring legacy for future generations. The film also captures an intimate and hopeful moment: Chuck taking his three-year-old daughter, River, to Wáhsehtəkʷ . Together, they canoe, fish, and connect with the land.

HAAGUA

An Indigenous surf film that celebrates the timeless bond between humanity and the ocean, “Haagua” follows a group of Native American surfers as they revive ancestral traditions, blending cultural resilience with the cultural art of surfing to honor the past and inspire the future. “Haagua” explores the profound bond personified by Great Great Grandmother Ocean (played by Jacinda Townsend). Through voices from the past and prayers for the future, the film traces the enduring memory of survival that connects generations. Surfing emerges not merely as a sport but as a rediscovery of cultural practices and a revival of an original way of life. This cultural regeneration comes to life through the journeys of featured Indigenous surfers, including Andy Nieblas(Acjachemen), David Flores Ramos (Nahua), Kaliko Kahoonei (Hawaiian), Shuuluk Leo-Retz (Kumeyaay), Amon B. Chavez (Nahua-Carib), Reg Macarro (Payomkawichum-Ojibwe), and Marc Chavez (Nahua-Xicano). Together, they embody a modern resurgence of ancestral wisdom, blending tradition with the rhythm of the waves in a story of resilience, identity, and connection.

THE SILENT SPOTTER

Silent Spotter explores the extraordinary life of Tommy Batun, a deaf and mute fly-fishing guide in Xcalak, Mexico. With wit, honesty, and a touch of irreverence, narrator Jesse Colten provides a glimpse into Tommy's remarkable journey--one that questions what it means to be a "hero" in the world of saltwater fly fishing. Tommy's story is one of innovation and resilience, family and tradition. For him, fly fishing isn't just a source of income: it's his passion and sanctuary, it's where he finds solace and community. Apprenticing under his lifelong fishing guide father, Alejandro, Tommy uses his keen eyes and boundless enthusiasm to lead anglers through the intricate and complex dance of shallow water flats fishing without hearing a sound or uttering a word. His unique communication style, born from necessity, blends lip-reading, intuitive perception, and self-invented sign language. The film combines humor, compassion, and Tommy's wit with jaw-dropping visuals to challenge stereotypes about what a guide, angler, or hero should be. Beyond the typical fishing film, Silent Spotter dives into a sensory world of silence and connection, contrasting Tommy's unique perspective with the cacophony of the everyday angler's experience. From inventing new flies to catch notoriously elusive permit to navigating oceanic environmental challenges in the face of Climate Change, Tommy and Alejandro channel adversity into creativity. The film offers insight into the beauty and immersive obsession that draws people to fly fishing and how a shared passion can demonstrate our essential and shared humanity. Silent Spotter isn't about catching fish. It's also not a condescending portrayal of a young man from a rural community in a developing country overcoming physical disabilities and succeeding despite the odds. It's a celebration of a shared pursuit, a beautifully told story of relationships that cross cultures, languages, and physical differences.

THE BRIGHT STONE

The Bright Stone follows adventure photographer and filmmaker Gareth Leah as he embarks on a journey to climb a remote granite tower in the hidden wilderness of Cachoeira de Itapemirim, Brazil. This short, meditative vignette captures the raw essence of establishing a new big wall route while peeling back layers of motivation. As Gareth battles the physical and mental challenges, the film delves into the deeper question: Why do we willingly confront fear? Through breathtaking imagery and introspective narration, The Bright Stone becomes a reflection on the human pursuit of what lies beyond comfort.

MADE OF GRIT

An inspirational film capturing hikers just before they finish their 6 month long Appalachian Trail hike at Mt. Katahdin, Maine.

ABOUT DAMN TIME

A boatman's tale about the women who row the iconic dories in the Grand Canyon, their struggles to break into the current, and the passing of the oars to the next generation.