Film Fest for Casco Bay
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Doors at 2 p.m. Films 3 - 6 p.m.
What: Film Fest for Casco Bay
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: Doors open at 2 p.m. for snacks, drinks, raffle, & mingling
Films: 3 to 6 p.m.
Where: University of Southern Maine’s Abromson Center, 88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
Tickets: $30
Film Lineup
ALDO’S BUG EXTRAVAGANZA: Join 5-year-old Aldo and his dad on a backyard safari full of tiny wonders and big laughs.
2 LEGS IS 2 EASY: After losing his leg to cancer, Steve Karczewski finds new strength on the slopes, skiing on just one ski.
THE SNOWY OWLS OF LOGAN AIRPORT: Norman Smith has safeguarded snowy owls and airplanes alike for more than 40 years.
THE SMOKE THAT THUNDERS: Ben Marr dares to paddle the Minus rapids below Victoria Falls after an arduous trek upstream.
OFF TRACK: An encouraging animated short for anyone feeling a little lost.
THE BRIGHT STONE: Gareth Leah climbs a remote granite tower in Brazil, confronting fear and testing limits.
FOLLOW THE WATER: A source-to-sea kayaking journey from Portland’s drinking water source to Casco Bay.
SLIDING: A fearless athlete trades crowded ski slopes for the thrill of sledding headfirst across the Swiss Alps.
ABOUT DAMN TIME: A boatman’s tale of the women who row the Grand Canyon’s iconic dories, their fight to break into the current, and the passing of oars to the next generation.
DANCING ON THE EDGE: Where movement meets mountain air: a stunning blend of outdoor adventure and artistic expression.
FOOTPRINTS ON KATMAI: Following his grandmother’s path to a remote Alaskan beach, painter Max Romey discovers an ocean of unexpected problems closer to home.
We will also host a raffle for prizes such as local hand crafted goods, gift cards to local shops and eateries, art, Friends of Casco Bay hats and jackets, and even private boat cruises on Casco Bay!
Interested in volunteering at Film Fest? Reach out to Sara Freshley to learn more: sfreshley@cascobay.org.
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