The 21st Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) will kick off with a special free community screening for the first time! Join us on Wednesday, September 10th at 6:00pm, at Camden Hills Regional High School, Strom Auditorium for a screening of Observer, a new documentary by Camden-based filmmaker Ian Cheney.

Fresh off its world premiere at the prestigious CPH:DOX film festival in Copenhagen, Observer is a poetic and inquisitive journey into the art of looking closely. From street corners to starfields, Cheney’s film brings viewers into conversation with scientists, artists, and everyday observers, revealing the wonder woven into daily life.

The evening will feature live music, a Q&A with Cheney and special guests, and a chance to gather with friends and neighbors before CIFF officially begins. The screening is open and welcome for teenagers and adults.

This event is free and open to the public. Register to save you or your friends and family’s spot today! Doors open at 5:30PM.

Observer is presented as part of Points North’s ongoing effort to build community through the power of nonfiction storytelling — not just within the international film world, but here at home in the Midcoast.