Maine Outdoor Film Festival at The Boreal Theater

Saturday, September 12, 2026 The Boreal Theater | Millinocket, Maine Doors Open: 6:30 PM Films Begin: 7:00 PM Admission: $10 (or pay what you can with a donation) Join us for an evening of inspiring outdoor adventure, conservation, and human stories as the Maine Outdoor Film Festival returns to The Boreal Theater. This carefully curated program features award-winning short films celebrating wilderness, resilience, outdoor recreation, and the people whose lives are shaped by wild places. The screening program runs approximately two hours. Featured Films THE RIVER’S GIFT 17 minutes | Patrick Kirby | United States The Tallapoosa River brings a community of veterans together to find healing, friendship, and unforgettable days pursuing Alabama’s legendary red eye bass. A moving story about nature, recovery, and the bonds formed on the water. RODEO ON ICE 6 minutes | Lindsey S. Hagen | United States Equestrian Britta Nancarrow takes on the fast-growing sport of skijoring, training alongside experienced competitors as she prepares for her first competition. CHASING LIONS 23 minutes | Eric Braker, Cameron Mellin & Stephen Catalano | United States An intimate look at the wildlife biologists dedicated to tracking and protecting one of North America’s most elusive predators—the mountain lion—in one of the country’s last great wilderness landscapes. GAULEY GUIDE 9 minutes | Logan Bockrath | United States Follow Michael Anderson as he pursues the demanding journey toward becoming a guide on West Virginia’s legendary Upper Gauley River, one of the world’s premier whitewater destinations. THE WEIGHT OF SNOW 16 minutes | Dylan Bechill | United States After surviving a tragic avalanche that claimed his father’s life, young freeride snowboarder Dade Bunnell must find the strength to continue chasing his dreams while carrying unimaginable loss. WILD RIDE 6 minutes | Allie Rood | United States Meet the women leading Alaska’s Women’s Snowmobile Clinic, empowering riders to build confidence, sharpen their skills, and embrace adventure. A LIFE ALOFT 13 minutes | Clayton Simoncic | Maine A heartfelt portrait of Paul Stumpf—hot air balloon pilot and New England’s last balloon repairman—whose lifelong passion has helped preserve a unique aviation tradition. THE FIRST TRAVERSE 7 minutes | Chris Shane | New Hampshire Celebrating pioneering mountaineer and conservationist Laura Waterman, this film recreates her groundbreaking first female winter traverse of New Hampshire’s Presidential Range through interviews and breathtaking mountain cinematography. Presented by The Boreal Theater Learn more about upcoming performances, exhibits, and community programming at https://maineoutdoorfilmfestival.com/2026-millinocket/ and https://borealtheater.org Film lineup subject to change.