COMMUNITY CURRENTS: FIGHTING APATHY IN THE AGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE

Join the Maine Outdoor Film Festival for Community Currents: Fighting Apathy in the Age of Climate Change — an inspiring film and panel discussion at Salt Institute for Documentary Studies at MECA&D in downtown Portland!

Event Highlights:

• 🍿 Film Screenings: Enjoy four thought-provoking climate-themed films.
• 🗣️ Panel Discussion: Engage with five experts as they explore how to combat climate apathy and discuss meaningful strategies for resilience.

Panelists:

• Gayle Bowness - Gulf of Maine Research Institute
• Peter Dugas - Citizens' Climate Lobby
• Orion Breen - E2Tech
• Mackenzie Feldman - Re:Wild Your Campus
• Larissa Holland - JustME for JustUS

More Information:

• 📍 Location: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies at MECA&D, 522 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
• 📅 When: Friday, July 24, 2026
• 🚗 Parking: Street Parking
• 🎟️ Tickets: $17
• 📧 For questions, email moff@maineoutdoorfilmfestival.com

Films Featured:

1. An Optimist - 10.25 min, by Allison Silverstein (Maine)
   A climate scientist’s journey in Maine’s changing environment.
2. NODULES - 19.13 min, by Jason Jaacks (USA)
   Deep-sea discoveries highlight the clash between science and capitalism.
3. A Fragile Vessel - 16.3 min, by Samuel Díaz Fernández (Texas)
   A family confronts the realities of climate change in their community.
4. HYPERSCALED - 19.6 min, by Maya Estrera (USA)
   The environmental cost of AI-driven data centers.

This event is also included in the All-Screening Pass and Friends of MOFF Pass! 🌟

Don't miss this chance to engage with your community and take action against climate change! Let's inspire collective resolve! 💪

Get your tickets here!