Join The Maine Outdoor Film Festival for THE GOLDENROD PROGRAM, a two and a half hour program of outdoor adventure and conservation short films, shown outdoors, at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute.
Where: Gulf of Maine Research Institute, 350 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
Parking: On site or street parking
When: Friday July 25, 2025. Doors at 7PM, films begin at 8PM, end approximately 10:30PM
Tickets: $15 advance, $18 at the door
Ticket link:
https://moff2025.eventive.org/schedule/goldenrod-program-outdoor-shorts-block-680fd4496d531deadaa92faa
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. 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 and a half 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.
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Film Program
OCEAN PURSUITS | 11.67 minutes | by Casey Nava | Maine | Short synopsis: Surfing and creativity intersect in Maine in winter.
ROLL WITH IT | 11.57 minutes | by Dean Tucker, Quinn Costantini | United States | Short synopsis: Roll With It follows Lindsey Runkel, a mountain biker who became paraplegic after a crash. Refusing to be defined by injury, she adapts, rediscovers joy in riding, and inspires resilience through nature. Her journey is a powerful story of strength and overcoming limits.
A RAINBOW TOO | 13.53 minutes | by Alex Côté | Canada, Netherlands | Short synopsis: Ramon is a young dutch man who had a difficult start in life. After serious health problems, he took it upon himself to make a living from his passion by becoming a fishing rod maker. Today, he takes time for himself to foil the big trout of the Oosvoorsee Meer, with one of his own creations. But as he knows, life always offers new challenges...
BROKEN FLIGHT | 18 minutes | by Erika Valenciana, Mitchell Wenkus | United States | Short synopsis: During migration season, Annette Price and Chicago Collision Bird Monitors rescue birds stunned after hitting skyscrapers. Injured birds go to Willowbrook Wildlife Center or The Field Museum for care and study. Scientists track changes in bird populations, while volunteers release survivors back to the wild.
DR. JEFF | 15.6 minutes | by Trevor Vaughan | Canada | Short synopsis: The walls hold an escape from his intense profession and the many challenges that come along with it. With his most valuable asset being the tips of his fingers, Dr. Jeff utilizes climbing to find balance in his busy life.
IT'S TIME | 4 minutes | by Jason Lindsey, Scott Krahn | United States | Short synopsis: It’s Time is a poetic 4-minute film set on the Sangamon River in Illinois. Inspired by maple syrup making, it blends stunning visuals and lyrical narration to celebrate nature’s wisdom and highlight the balance between abundance and responsibility, honoring Indigenous traditions.
WHERE THE WIND TAKES YOU | 11.87 minutes | by Nate Dodge | United States | Short synopsis: Embracing the power of the arctic wind just 10 degrees shy of the North Pole, a sailboat captain sails North dodging icebergs, exploring remote fjords, and experiencing a close encounter with the ultimate apex predator.
THE SMOKE THAT THUNDERS | 4.18 minutes | by Caleb Roberts | Canada | Short synopsis: Aiming to paddle the fabled Minus rapids at the base of Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river, Ben Marr's biggest challenge is to get to them by trekking upstream. A total assault on the senses awaits as the force of the river speaks for itself.
USUGILIX AWAKUN | 11.23 minutes | by Palmer Morse, Matt Mikkelsen | United States | Short synopsis: After a community member died from eating blue mussels, Unangax̂ scientist Shayla began working with her tribe to research and understand the harmful algae blooms in Alaska and what can hopefully be done about them. This film showcases the resilience and resourcefulness of a culture in the face of unprecedented challenges.
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.
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