The Maine Outdoor Film Festival

01/01/2023

From Maine with love, wishing you a most happy New Year full of both new + familiar adventures!

We have much to look forward to and a lot to announce for the coming film festival season, not in the least: we are very excited to release our dates for Maine Outdoor Film Festival's 2023 flagship festival screenings, running this year 7/25-7/30 in Portland!

We have a ton planned for this year’s Festival and have condensed the screenings and events into a week of concentrated MOFF goodness. There will be a whole lot of outdoor films shown outdoors at iconic Portland venues, but this year's attendees will also enjoy networking happy hours, expert panel discussions, a youth focused screening, the MOFF field day, and new this year: the MOFF Community Summit on Friday, 7/29!

We'll have lots of details in the coming weeks and months but in the meantime: mark your calendars and consider becoming a Friend of MOFF! Friends enjoy VIP access for two to all of our MOFF 2023 events, support the festival in a meaningful way, Festival swag + more!

Please visit our website for more information on how to support Maine's preeminent celebration of the arts and outdoor cultures that celebrate this special special place.

12/31/2022

Today we reflect on the winding trail of 2022, and we couldn't be more grateful of our talented + passionate community that helped us to produce 12 unique film screenings this year, make tremendous strides to improve filmmaker experience + resources, introduce discussion and exploratory panels, community partner field days, break into new venues, increase visibility and support to non-profits, all while continuing to expand our vision in the white water of a changing world.

More than ever we are committed to promoting and celebrating the vibrant collective of artists and advocates who make beautiful films, protect the fragile beautiful places, and work incredibly hard to share their human experience-- we have big plans for the coming year, and we couldn't imagine doing it without all of you:

🎆 THANK YOU FILMMAKERS, CONSERVATIONISTS, OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS, MOVIE BUFFS + PEOPLE OF MAINE 🎆

12/26/2022

As the year nears its end we look forward to the new places we'll go, the new faces + films we'll see, and the outdoor adventures 2023 is sure to bring-- but this time of year is also about remembering where you've been and there is still 1 WEEK LEFT OF OUR HOLIDAY REPRISE, an online streaming event including all of our 2022 Festival films:

Our HOLIDAY REPRISE is designed to catch you up on any films you missed this year while helping us improve filmmaker experience in 2023...

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

The screenings are still streaming through 12/31, with cinema bundles available individually on a Pay-What-You-Can basis (minimum $5 per program), via Holiday Streaming Pass ($50) to watch all 12 programs, and/or folks who purchased a 2022 Friend of MOFF pass are automatically entitled to the content!

Lastly, if you’d like some extra incentive to get ahead of the game, the Holiday Reprise is also a part of the 2023 Friend of MOFF package!

For more information and to check out our film selection please visit our website!

12/22/2022

It's not too late for thoughtful and unique giving! From experiential streaming through the December, trail friendly merchandise (pictures here), and our friend of MOFF packages for 2023, this holiday season we're all about the gift of shared experience, adventure + exotic travel! Merchandise and Holiday Reprise packages can be perused on our website, as well as:

our 2023 FRIEND OF MOFF pass which includes:

•TWO Gold Film Access Passes to every screening of MOFF 2023
• A digital key to view every MOFF 2022 Holiday Reprise screening in December
• and an heavyweight MOFF hoodie!

12/19/2022

The calendar year isn't quite through yet for folks looking to make a difference!While MOFF is hosting its 12th YEAR festival in July, for over a full decade it has been our privilege to be able to work with environmentally conscious businesses to bring outdoor recreation, adventure, and conservation films from across the world to Maine.

Our partners believe that through preservation, community, art, and collaborative effort we are able to make a positive impact in our Maine home. And with that in mind we are actively seeking sponsors for our 2023 program. If you or a business you know would like to be involved either to close out this year or in the coming, please tag in the comments, reach out to [email protected], or DM us here for more information!

12/16/2022

With snow, we have winter fun on the brain!

Whether you're snowbound or looking for an Après ski wind down we have a smattering of winter-loving films featured now in our December online streaming programs!

Tear up the slopes with SKI TOGETHER and SPIRIT OF THE PEAKS - two of six short films in the TUMBLEDOWN PROGRAM or

Explore the wild idea of swimming in frozen lakes with WINTER SWIMMING and get an inside look at the world of sled-dog racing with MUSHER - two of six short films in theTHE BIG MOOSE PROGRAM.

Our Holiday Reprise is all about revisiting our favorite films of 2022 and raising money for our 2023 Filmmaker Fund dedicated to filmmaker experience.

Check out the full line-ups from featured streaming blocks via our website!

12/13/2022

CALLING ALL FILMMAKERS‼️The 2023 submission semester for the Maine Outdoor Film Festival is live!

The Maine Outdoor Film Festival is seeking both up and coming and established filmmakers to submit their work for our forthcoming season.

Films must feature the outdoors but is not limited to Maine-based filming or submitters: adventure, conservation, outdoor recreation, activism, travel, education, agriculture, and eco tourism all qualify!

Categories:

🎥Feature (40 minutes or more)
🎥 Short Feature (12:00 to 39:59)
🎥Short (0:00 to 11:59)

Awards:

🏆Best Maine Film
🏆Best Maine Student Film
🏆Emerging Filmmaker
🏆Conservation Award
🏆Best Feature
🏆Best Short Feature
🏆Best Short

If you have a submission or would like to learn more please visit our website via bio link.

12/09/2022

After watching the incredible women who starred and created the inspiring film at last week, here's a highlight of just some of the awesome films from MOFF 2022 you can watch with our HOLIDAY REPRISE STREAMING EVENT that share stories of other amazing women rocking the typically male dominated adventure arena:

MANDATORY GEAR (featured now in our BRADBURY PROGRAM) the story of how three women and one man challenge history and stereotypes in adventure racing, competing as a reverse co-ed team in North America’s toughest race.

And winner of MOFF 2022’s Inspiration Award WE ARE LIKE WAVES (available now in our CADILLAC PROGRAM), an intimate look into how surfing changes Sanu’s life, documenting the struggles and breakthroughs of becoming one of the first female Sri Lankan surfers.

Check out the entire line-up from our MOFF 2022 featured streaming blocks via our website! This streaming event is only available through the month of December but there's still plenty of time to enjoy or gift a movie night with your nearest + dearest!

12/03/2022

Well the weather is frightful, but absolutely perfect for a movie night-- and our 2022 HOLIDAY REPRISE STREAMING EVENT is live!

There are 12 short film programs from this year's festival to stream from the comfort of your home, whether you watch one, or watch them all, it's an easy process with all the proceeds from the streaming event going directly to benefit the filmmaker experience at next year's MOFF!

To get started or to find more information please visit our website!

11/27/2022

A small part of what continually moves our team is the ability of film to truly transport us to the heights of the sheerest cliffs, through turbulent seas, across bleak taiga and dense forest, through Patagonian wilderness, Irish countryside, or even the rocky Maine coast.

This holiday season we're offering the gift of shared experience, adventure + exotic travel from the comfort of your comfiest couch via:

Our Friend of MOFF pass:

•TWO Gold Film Access Passes to every screening of MOFF 2023
• A digital key to view every MOFF 2022 Holiday Reprise screening in December
• and an heavyweight MOFF hoodie!
• Purchase between now and Monday to receive an additional Maine Outdoor Film Festival Tee!

Visit the link in our bio for more information and to purchase passes!

11/25/2022

Celebrate shop Small Saturday & Cyber Monday with a bit of local love! Whether your shopping for yourself or a beloved outdoor film geek friend all of our hand crafted merch is live on our website AND we are running a limited special on our Friend of MOFF Passes from Saturday, 11/26 - through Monday, 11/28!

Purchasers of our Friend of MOFF pass ((for these three days only)) get a free MOFF T-shirt in addition to the full Friend of MOFF benefits:

•TWO Gold Film Access Passes to every screening of MOFF 2023
• A digital key to view every MOFF 2022 Holiday Reprise screening in December
• and an heavyweight MOFF hoodie!

Visit the link in our bio for more information and to purchase merch and passes!

11/20/2022

Attention all filmmakers! We have begun screening submissions for our 2023 festival which means that our submission semester is live!

The Maine Outdoor Film Festival is seeking both up and coming and established filmmakers to submit their work for our upcoming season.

Films must feature the outdoors therefore adventure, conservation, outdoor recreation, activism, travel, education, agriculture, and eco tourism all qualify!

Categories:

Feature (40 minutes or more)
Short Feature (12:00 to 39:59)
Short (0:00 to 11:59)

Awards:

Best Maine Film
Best Maine Student Film
Emerging Filmmaker
Conservation Award
Best Feature
Best Short Feature
Best Short

If you have a submission or would like to learn more please visit our website via bio link.

11/15/2022

This time of year is best spent exploring shared experiences with your favorite people, and we're streaming all of our 2022 Festival films through December as a new way of gifting and taking occasion:

Our HOLIDAY REPRISE online cinema event is designed to catch you up on any films you missed this year while helping us improve filmmaker experience in 2023...

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

The screenings will be available for the month of December, individually on a Pay-What-You-Can basis (minimum $5 to cover streaming and hosting costs) or via Holiday Streaming Pass ($50) to watch all 12 programs. Finally, folks who purchased a 2022 Friend of MOFF pass are automatically entitled to the content.

Lastly, if you’d like some extra incentive to get ahead of the game or to give a great gift, the Holiday Reprise is also a part of the 2023 Friend of MOFF package!

For more information and to check out our film selection please visit our website :

https://maineoutdoorfilmfestival.com/holiday/

11/13/2022

WINTER IS COMING ❄️ and we're kicking off powder season with a special screening at Après Wednesday 11/30--

About this film... NEXUS: ONE IS NOT ENOUGH, is feature-length ski film featuring an all-female cast of skiers. The film follows five distinct groups of female skiers, their connection to the mountains and how the sport shaped their relationships. From the Chugach Mountains in Alaska to the Grand Tetons in Wyoming, Nexus uses these dramatic backdrops to explore the lessons these athletes have learned on their skis. The film touches on human themes of adversity, strength, and friendship through each powder stash and couloir skied.

We will also be featuring SKI TOGETHER, made by Maine filmmaker Greg O’Connor, this film shares the story of Zach McCarthy finding his purpose of sharing his love of ski touring with others with his move back to Maine from Boston.

Proceeds from the evening will support the nonprofit, Inclusive Ski Touring in their focus of getting more people outside by introducing them to the joys of ski touring and split-boarding at little to no cost to the individual.

Advance tickets are $15 and can be purchased via:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nexus-ski-film-night-at-apres-tickets-458950552457?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

11/08/2022

After a two-year hiatus, the Friends of Casco Bay are rebooting their annual Cinematic Celebration this Saturday 11/12 from 3-6p to raise funds and support for the environmental health of Portland's essential Bay: and we've curated a special film program just for the occasion!

Snacks, a cash bar, and a raffle will be available at the in-person event, with online portions available as well. For tickets and more information please visit their website: cascobay.org! All proceeds to benefit the improvement and protect the health of Casco Bay.

11/05/2022

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11/02/2022

Celebrating the moments of light and dark can lead to truly magical places💡

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10/28/2022

The temperatures may be turning but sometimes it's a matter of the right gear + the right attitude.

Big shout to keeping us dry, warm and safe. Whether you're on the Penobscot or in Casco Bay, their truly killer paddling gear is always made responsibly, sustainably and ethically via recycled + reusable materials, solar power, and a true love for the beautiful, raw and wild places.

10/26/2022

The top of Katahdin finding it's light and showing off full fall beauty--

And a reminder to our Filmmakers, the submission page for the summer ‘23 festival is live. For details and submissions please see the link in our bio.

10/23/2022

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10/16/2022

Grateful for our awesome sponsors and all they do to help keep us safe and warm during these stormy seasons.

10/14/2022

And just like that the launch of MOFF ‘23 is here! Filmmakers, our submission page for the summer ‘23 festival is live. Link in bio. Show us what you’ve got!

10/14/2022

Join us for our MOFF Selects Tour finale tonight at The Gem Theater in Bethel! A perfect way to enjoy a soggy Friday evening. Doors at 6pm, show time 7pm.

Visit our event page for the deets: maineoutdoorfilmfestival.com/2022-bethel/

10/12/2022

Wear it out or pass it on, Toad Again, Coming to Portland this Spring!!

So grateful to be sponsored by amazing eco friendly and forward thinking businesses like with their circular economy model,
AKA “let’s use up good materials and products instead of tossing them in landfills.”

Can’t wait to check it out their new store and support that circular economy.

10/07/2022

Join MOFF and tomorrow as we Kickoff Winter at our 10th annual screening at Sugarloaf Homecoming Weekend! Doors at 5:30, films at 6pm. Free to Sugarloafers! See you at the Beach.

Visit our Selects Tour page for more details and to see the lineup of films: maineoutdoorfilmfestival.com/2022-sugarloaf/

10/05/2022

We want to congratulate and the team at for their poignant and awesome film SOMEBODY’S HERO chosen as a Vimeo Staff pick! 👏👏

Do yourself a favor and watch it: https://vimeo.com/741185245

P.S- you may want to grab some tissues…

10/03/2022

Stoked and proud to raffle off one of our hoodies made by one of our amazing sponsors as a thank you to our amazing festival goers who filled out our MOFF 2022 survey. 🎉

American Roots gear is made locally in Westbrook and is 100% American-made, 100% union-made gear and 1000% wicked awesome!! As are all of you who completed our survey!! Thank you for your valued time and feedback. And congratulations to our winner who gets to cozy up in their awesome new hoodie.

10/01/2022

Join us tomorrow, Sunday October for a MOFF Selects screening presented by at for a special night of outdoor films at their special brewery!

Doors at 6pm / Films at 6:30pm. Films will be screened inside the Pub with a happy hour menu for discounted snacks, and, of course, Baxter Beers! All ages welcome.

Visit our Selects Tour page for tickets and more information:
https://maineoutdoorfilmfestival.com/2022-lewiston/

09/30/2022

MOFF takes to the road again this weekend with our first stop at the in Waldoboro! Check out our lineup outdoor adventure conservation films probably presented by The Waldo Theater and The Coastal Conservation Trust.

Doors at 5:30pm, program at 6:30pm. Visit our MOFF Selects Tour page for more details and to purchase tickets: https://maineoutdoorfilmfestival.com/2022-waldoboro/

09/29/2022

We love the story of our awesome MOFF 2022 sponsor Blue Rock Industries in Westbrook and are honored to have the support of so many amazing local Maine businesses! Looking to remodel? Visit their website or Westbrook showroom and Rock your house with Blue Rock.

09/27/2022

Autumn is here! Visit our awesome sponsor & take your firepit to the next level with a SOLO STOVE. This firepit burns more efficiently thereby reducing the level of smoke it produces. The Solo Stove is made of stainless steel, fueled by wood, and portable, and comes in 3 sizes: Ranger (15in), Bonfire (19.5in), and Yukon (27in). Maine Hardware also carries accessories like roasting sticks, log grabbers/pokers, and firepit covers. Shop online at www.acehardware.com (select Maine Hardware as your store) or in store at 274 St John St in Portland, Maine (open 7 days a week).

09/24/2022

We are stoked to take our Selects Tour up north today for some early 🍁peepin’ and to join Maine Woods Rambler in Millinocket for an evening of outdoor adventure and conservation films shown outdoors on the eve of the awesome bike adventure race! Supported locally by:
Visit our event page for more details and our program line-up: https://maineoutdoorfilmfestival.com/2022-millinocket/

09/15/2022

MOFF in the White Mountains this Saturday Night

Stoked to be partnering with Grand Summit Hotel at Attitash on our first-ever White Mountain screening this Saturday on the hill at Attitash. Tickets just $10 on Eventbrite. Bring a camp chair and blanket and enjoy outdoor adventure and conservation films under the stars!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maine-outdoor-film-festival-tickets-409975897947