Maine Outdoor Film Festival at The Gem Theater

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 Show Time: 7:00PM Doors: 6:00PM Admission: Tickets $15, Youth (12 and under) $8 Location: The Gem Theater- 48 Cross St, Bethel, Maine 04217 Presented by: The Gem Theater Program Notes: The film program will last about two hours, including a 10-minute intermission. Scheduled Program*: MADE OF GRIT | 15.35 minutes | by Josh Hardwick | United States | Short synopsis: An inspirational film capturing hikers just before they finish their 6 month long Appalachian Trail hike at Mt. Katahdin, Maine. USUGILIX AWAKUN | 11.23 minutes | by Palmer Morse, Matt Mikkelsen | United States | Short synopsis: After a community member died from eating blue mussels, Unangax^ 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. VOICES OF WÁHSEHT?K? | 7.97 minutes | by Redbird Media Group | Maine | Short synopsis: Located in the heart of Penobscot territory, Wáhseht?k — 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. LINES | 9 minutes | by Josh Goldsmith | United States | Short synopsis: There’s a tense moment before every grand performance where apprehension turns to belief, and preparation meets presentation. We follow the interwoven journey of a skier and a rapper as they individually navigate this moment on stages of their own choosing. BOCA CHICA | 13.87 minutes | by Ái Vuong, Samuel Díaz Fernández | United States | Short synopsis: Unrestricted access to beaches is a public right in Texas. But for the little known stretch of beach called Boca Chica, that right is curtailed when SpaceX takes flight. Boca Chica uncovers the beauty of this coastline and the fight for free access for its longtime visitors. FOLLOW THE WATER | 17.18 minutes | by Maine Mountain Media | Maine | Short synopsis: This short documentary follows a crew that embarks on a source to sea kayaking adventure. The goal was to find the source of the drinking water for Portland Maine, then follow the water on its journey to the ocean. Along the way, they encountered many amazing people and organizations. AROUND THE COVE | 36.42 minutes | by Noah Keates | Maine | Short synopsis: Around the Cove tells the story of the 2024 Back Cove Backyard Ultra Marathon. On a hot July weekend, 121 runners gather at Portland, Maine’s Back Cove trail to push themselves to their physical and emotional limit one 4-mile gravel loop at a time. Through the eyes of six competitors, we follow the journey to exhaustion and beyond. *Film Program Subject To Change*