Made Here

Nineteenth century poet Celia Thaxter grew up on the Isles of Shoals and lived most of her life there. This film traces Thaxter's life, her friends, her garden, and the recreated garden on Appledore island visited by hundreds of people each summer.

James Groleau couldn't wait to leave Maine and begin his life, so at 17 he ran away to Boston. And then he went incommunicado -- not speaking to any friends or family for two years. During this time he traveled Europe with the goal of trying to figure out who he was. He eventually returned to Maine, where he now spends summers at his home in Sorrento, tending his garden and working on his art.

The history, heritage and culture of short track auto racing in Maine: seen through current footage and rare archived films; heard through first-hand accounts from drivers, families, and fans. A film by Sumner McKane of Wiscasset, ME.

Arcadia National Bar, a southern Maine bar specializing in classic arcade and pinball games is profiled by video game industry journalist and historian John Andersen. Bar owner Dave Aceto discusses Arcadia's origins and its game-playing patrons.

Explores the evolution of the distillery industry in Vermont both pre and post prohibition. The film includes interviews with prominent experts on the topic. Presented by Vermont Productions. A film by Ian Sweet of Waitsfield, VT.

Too much phosphorus in Lake Champlain poses water quality challenges. The Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) establishes limits the lake can receive and remain healthy. This program highlights the individuals and organizations working to meet these goals. A film by Vince Franke of Waterbury, VT. Presented by Peregrine Productions.

SA profile of the Birds of Vermont Museum, a non-profit institution established in 1987 in Huntington, Vermont. It was created to preserve and exhibit a collection of lifelike bird carvings for the purpose of educating people about the role of birds in the ecosystem. A film by Vince Franke of Waterbury, VT. Presented by Peregrine Productions.

Stories which explore the relationships and traditions that have helped keep northeastern forests intact - how both human and natural communities are adapting to change. These short films by filmmaker Ben Silberfarb, and supported through The Center for Northern Woodlands Education, describe how the land is managed today for a variety of uses, and the particular importance of forests.

An exploration of Maine's "Great Mountain" and how people from many walks of life have found spiritual solace and strength there. This film captures the spirit of Katahdin and explores ways of thinking about the wilderness. A film by Huey of Portland, ME.

ON VIEW brings viewers inside the exhibits at Vermont's dynamic museums. Collectors, curators and artists share the rich history and stories behind objects on view. ON VIEW was produced by RETN and co-created with the Fleming Museum. Presented by The Media Factory in Burlington, VT.

A showcase of 5 short films from New England celebrating women's stories and perspectives: MEET THE ARTIST: MELISSA GLICK by filmmaker Sara Pagiaro; THE LONG HAUL by filmmaker Chloe White; WINTER'S WATCH by filmmaker Brian Bolster; ELEGIES a collaboration between Eiko Otake, John R. Killacky, and Brian Stevenson; and IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF REGINA JONAS produced by The Jewish Women's Archive.

Artist Melissa Glick finds beauty in unexpected places. She takes things apart and re-purposes them. She transforms discarded electronics and outdated computer components into dynamic compositions within assemblage, jewelry, mosaics and clocks. A film by Sara Pagiaro.

Follow a Maine lobster fisherwoman as she heads out to sea. It appears as a dream removed from the particulars of her circumstances and so in her melancholy narration she might not just be describing her own life alone, but also ours. A film by Chloe White.

Ten miles off the coast of mainland New England, the Oceanic Hotel is home to guests who visit during the warmer spring and summer months. Off-season, the hotel is home to a single winter caretaker who braves the cold Winter months. A film by Brian Bolster.

A video collaboration between Eiko Otake, John R. Killacky, and Brian Stevenson. In this short film, John and Eiko speak to their dead mothers.

This film follows America’s pioneering women rabbis as they travel to Berlin and Terezin with a special delegation of American Jewish historians, rabbis, and communal leaders to rescue Regina Jonas, the first woman to be ordained as a Rabbi, from the oblivion of the Holocaust. Presented by The Jewish Women's Archive.