Join us for a special evening with the Maine Outdoor Film Festival at Vinegar Hill, featuring a curated selection of short films that celebrate outdoor adventure, environmental connection, and the human spirit. Held inside our historic barn, this inspiring night of storytelling will showcase films from Maine and around the globe. The lineup of films will be announced in mid-June.
The Maine Outdoor Film Festival curates and presents film experiences related to the beauty, interactivity and complexity of our planet. MOFF asks questions and shares stories about how the power of our planet influences human experience and conversely, human’s impact on the planet. They believe top-notch storytelling and imagery has the potential to broaden perspectives, strengthen relationships, and foster change within ourselves and our communities. And there’s never been a more important time than now to provide these educational and interactive opportunities to connect, explore and learn about the outdoors.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Arundel Conservation Trust, supporting their mission to preserve and protect the natural beauty of our local community. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy powerful films that highlight the wonder of the outdoors — and the importance of protecting it.
Film Program:
*Film Program Subject To Change*
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.
BROKEN: A LIFELIGHT STORY | 8.97 minutes | by Lone Spruce | United States | Short synopsis: On Valentine’s Day 2023, Roger Quehl IV left his apartment in Portland to go visit his parents in Searsmont, where he grew up. Driving along Route 17 that evening, a truck veered into his lane and hit his car head-on. “I was told that I was in the car for about two hours,” Roger said. “There were 40-plus people on the scene trying to save my life.” Roger is one of more than 40,000 patients LifeFlight has transported since 1998. In this video, LifeFlight’s mission is displayed on the faces and in the stories of those who were there that night for Roger.
ALDO’S BUG EXTRAVAGANZA | 6 minutes | by Neil Losin | United States | Short synopsis: Join 5-year-old Aldo and his dad on a backyard safari full of tiny wonders and big laughs. As Aldo hunts bugs and shares his charming insights, his adventures spark joy, curiosity, and a subtle echo of timeless wisdom in this playful ode to nature’s smallest marvels.
FORWARD | 16 minutes | by Palmer Morse | United States | Short synopsis: Facing caregiving, multiple jobs, and housing insecurity, Anjelica Avella turned to nature to support her mental health. Noticing few plus-size women of color on trails, she began leading hikes to build community. Forward shares her story and the power of belonging in the outdoors.
LIGHTER THAN AIR | 6.55 minutes | by Freddie Gluck, Erin Grace Greenwood | United States | Short synopsis: For four generations, the Carter family has taken to the skies in the ‘Colorado Rocky Mountain High’ hot air balloon. This film captures their unwavering passion, daring flights, and the legacy of ballooning that defines them.
TALK TO FRANK | 5.42 minutes | by Matt Green | United Kingdom | Short synopsis: My name is Frank, and I’m a cocker spaniel. My story began when I moved in with Maleek, my human. Together we are going to go to the Alps, we’re going to see the peaks, the ridges, the summits, and we’re going to heal together.
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.
THE CORPS | 26.92 minutes | by Myles Goldstein | United States | Short synopsis: A group of young adults working fro the Student Conservation Association Idaho Corps, work together to complete projects around Idaho’s public lands. As they work, they learn more about themselves and what it takes to conserve the places we hold close, gaining valuable skills along the way.
OCEAN PURSUITS | 11.67 minutes | by Casey Nava | Maine | Short synopsis: Surfing and creativity intersect in Maine in winter.
Vinegar Hill Music Theatre is an independently-owned event space located at 53 Old Post Road in Arundel, ME. Our charming, historic barn and outdoor garden provide an ideal backdrop for an unforgettable, intimate evening! Learn more here.