30th Annual

July 9-18, 2027 | Waterville, Maine

Join us for a retrospective series celebrating the classic films of writer/director Alan Rudolph. “'An Alan Rudolph Film’ credit means just that: a film that embodies his very distinctive personal sensibility and touch.” says Ken Ei
Mike Kaplan has made his own unique path through American moviemaking for the past five decades in ways visible and deliberately invisible. We will be honoring him at this year's festival with two film screenings: 🎥 Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert
This year, the festival is excited to honor prolific Oscar-nominated producer Christine Vachon. Her influential work behind the camera in independent cinema has helped shape the American indie landscape for over 30 years. We'll be screening FIVE of h
📅 Big news is coming…The full program drops on Friday! We're showing a historic number of films—the most ever in our 29 years! Add in walkable downtown charm and there’s no better place to immerse yourself in the festival experien