Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Points North Institute The Points North Institute is a launching pad for the next generation of nonfiction storytellers. We build a unique, interdisciplinary community of filmmakers, artists, journalists, industry leaders and local audiences, forming a creative hub where stories and talent are discovered, collaborations are born, and the future of nonfiction media is shaped. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/) - [2026 CIFF Box Office](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/box-office/#new_tab) - [Points North Presents Summer Slate Announcement](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/community/points-north-presents/#new_tab) - [2026 Summer Party Details](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/summerparty/#new_tab) - [CIFF Selects: THE AGE OF CONSEQUENCES](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/ciff-selects-age-consequences/) - CIFF Selects: THE AGE OF CONSEQUENCESCamden, Maine [April 3, 2017] – The Points North Institute and the Camden Opera House will continue their monthly CIFF Selects with the award-winning documentary, THE AGE OF CONSEQUENCES, on Wednesday, April 19th at 7 PM at the Camden Opera House. The film will be co-presented by longstanding CIFF partner, - [2025 CIFF Award Winners Announcement](https://deadline.com/2025/09/2025-camden-international-film-festival-awards-1236544459/#new_tab) - [2025 Artist Programs Fellowship Announcement](https://deadline.com/2025/08/points-north-institute-2025-artists-programs-1236499818/#new_tab) - [2025-2026 Diane Weyermann Fellowship Announcement](https://variety.com/2025/film/news/diane-weyermann-fellowship-grants-camden-film-festival-1236495403/#new_tab) - [Announcing the 2025 CIFF Program](https://deadline.com/2025/08/2025-camden-international-film-festival-lineup-announcement-1236490619/) - [Announcing the 2025 4th World Media Lab Fellows](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/artist-programs/4th-world-media-lab/#new_tab) - [Plan C for Civilization](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/plan-c-for-civilization/) - [The Ark](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/the-ark/) - [Joonam](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/joonam/) - [Light Darkness Light](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/shorts/light-darkness-light/) - Website - [Steven Earl Dollar](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/storyforms/steven-earl-dollar/) - [Film Comment / Museum of the Moving Image](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/features/film-comment-museum-of-the-moving-image/) - [Apply to be part of our team!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/apply-team/) - Apply to be part of our team!Want to help us put on the Camden International Film Festival and other year-round programs that build community while providing creative support for documentary filmmakers? We’re looking for some new members of the core Points North Institute team. If you like working in a fast-paced, creative environment, then check - [Points North Institute to screen Coyote as the final film of the year for the CIFF Selects Series](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/points-north-institute-screen-coyote-final-film-year-ciff-selects-series/) - Points North Institute to screen Coyote as the final film of the year for the CIFF Selects Series Camden, Maine [November 3, 2017] – The Points North Institute and the Camden Opera House will conclude their monthly CIFF Selects series with a special screening of Coyote, the story of American sailor Mike Plant, on Wednesday, - [Announcing our 2017 Award Winners and 2018 CIFF Dates!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/announcing-2017-award-winners-2018-ciff-dates/) - Announcing our 2017 Award Winners and 2018 CIFF Dates!CAMDEN, Maine, September 18, 2017 – The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the winners of the 2017 Festival, which took place September 14 to 17 in Camden, Rockport and Rockland, Maine. Under its new banner, the Points North Institute (formed in July 2016), the organization - [Camden International Film Festival Announces 2017 Points North Impact Screenings](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/camden-international-film-festival-announces-2017-points-north-impact-screenings/) - Camden International Film Festival Announces 2017 Points North Impact ScreeningsCAMDEN, Maine, Sept. 6, 2017 – The 13th edition of the Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) and the Points North Forum will take place September 14-17, 2017 throughout Camden, Rockport and Rockland, Maine. Highlights include an expanded edition of the festival’s Points North Impact program, with - [Camden International Film Festival Announces 14 Documentary Filmmakers selected for its 2017 Artist Programs](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/camden-international-film-festival-announces-14-documentary-filmmakers-selected-next-generation-artist-programs/) - Camden International Film Festival Announces 14 Documentary Filmmakers selected for its 2017 Artist ProgramsCAMDEN, Maine, September 6, 2017 – the Points North Institute (PNI), parent organization of the Camden International Film Festival (CIFF), today announced the 14 documentary filmmakers and media artists selected for its 2017 Artist Programs. Points North’s growing suite of Artist Support - [Points North Institute announces 2017 Forum program at Camden International Film Festival](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/2017-forum-announcement/) - Points North Institute announces 2017 Forum program at Camden International Film FestivalLeaders in the documentary film industry convene for a series of masterclasses, panel discussions, networking events, and the celebrated public Points North Pitch. August 28, 2017 [Camden, Maine] – The Points North Institute has unveiled the lineup for its ninth annual Points North Forum. - [Welcome to David Wojnarowicz Week](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/shorts/welcome-to-david-wojnarowicz-week/) - [The Violence of Civilization Without Secrets](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/features/the-violence-of-civilization-without-secrets/) - Adam Khalil and Zack Khalil (Ojibway) are filmmakers and artists from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and currently based in Brooklyn, New York. Their work subverts traditional forms of ethnography through humor, transgression, and innovative documentary practice. Their films and installations have been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art, Walker Arts Center, e-flux, UnionDocs, and - [Project X](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/industry/project-x/) - [Freedom of the Press Foundation](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/industry/freedom-of-the-press-foundation/) - [Composite](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/features/composite/) - [Announcing the 2017 Festival Slate and an expanded Storyforms showcase of nonfiction VR](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/announcing-2017-festival-slate-expanded-storyforms-showcase-nonfiction-vr/) - Camden International Film Festival Announces 2017 Festival Slate and an expanded Storyforms showcase of nonfiction VRCIFF opens with the World Premiere of Dustin Nakao Haider’s Shot in the Dark, produced by Michael Gottwald and Josh Penn of Court 13 (Beasts of the Southern Wild) Showtime Documentary Films joins as 2017 Headlining Sponsor CAMDEN, Maine, August - [Quest](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/features/quest/) - [Bronx Gothic](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/industry/bronx-gothic/) - [Roaming Wild](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/features/roaming-wild/) - [WITNESS](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/features/witness/) - [Borderline Media](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/shorts/borderline-media/) - [Sundance Institute](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/industry/sundance-institute/) - [The Ark (test)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/storyforms/the-ark-test/) - [Fight for Falluja (test)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/storyforms/fight-for-falluja-test/) - [CIFF Selects: Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's THE VIETNAM WAR on August 16](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/ciff-selects-ken-burns-lynn-novicks-vietnam-war-august-16/) - Points North Institute, MPBN and the Camden Opera House partner on landmark documentary event, THE VIETNAM WAR as part of CIFF Selects Camden, Maine [August 1, 2017] – The Points North Institute and the Camden Opera House will continue their monthly CIFF Selects series with a special sneak preview of THE VIETNAM WAR by master - [Announcing the 2017 SACRED COD Screening Tour, part of our Sustainable Maine initiative](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/sacred-cod-2017-maine-screening-tour/) - Announcing the 2017 SACRED COD Screening Tour, part of Points North Institute’s Sustainable Maine initiativeWhat’s the prospect of a region built on cod having no cod left to fish? Beginning August 23rd, we are partnering with the Down to Earth Storytelling Project, The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, and several local organizations to launch a screening - [Showtime Documentary Films Named Presenting Sponsor of Points North Fellowship](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/showtime-documentary-films-named-presenting-sponsor-points-north-fellowship/) - Showtime Documentary Films Named Presenting Sponsor of Points North Fellowship / Deadline for submissions extended to July 21July 11, 2017 [Camden, Maine] – The Points North Institute announced that SHOWTIME®, under the Showtime Documentary Films banner, will serve as the Presenting Sponsor for the 2017 Points North Fellowship and a Headliner Sponsor for the Institute’s - [Projects Announced for Camden/TFI Filmmaker Retreat presented by CNN Films](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/camdentfi-filmmaker-retreat-presented-cnn-films-take-place-camden-maine/) - Projects Announced for Camden/TFI Filmmaker Retreat presented by CNN FilmsToday we announced the third annual filmmaker retreat in partnership with the Points North Institute and CNN Films. The Camden/TFI Retreat presented by CNN Films kicks off June 19 in Camden and Rockport, Maine and will run for six days, providing five U.S.-based documentary filmmaking teams - [Points North & Kickstarter offer North Star Scholarship for young filmmakers of color](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/points-north-kickstarter-offer-north-star-scholarship-young-filmmakers-color/) - Points North Institute teams up with Kickstarter to offer new festival travel scholarship for young filmmakers of color to attend the 2017 Camden International Film FestivalJune 12, 2017 [Camden, Maine] – The Points North Institute is now accepting applications for the North Star Scholarship, a new program developed in partnership with Kickstarter that provides travel - [Join us July 7 for the CIFF Summer Preview Party + After Dark](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/join-us-july-7-ciff-summer-preview-party-fundraiser/) - CIFF Summer Preview Party + After Dark: July 7 @ Journey’s End Marina Join us on July 7 at Journey’s End Marina on the Rockland waterfront for our annual CIFF Summer Preview Party. Meet the Points North Institute staff, learn more about our artist support programs, and get a special sneak peek at our 2017 program! - [Points North Institute and the Camden Opera House screen RISK as part of CIFF Selects](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/5879/) - Points North Institute and the Camden Opera House screen RISK as part of CIFF SelectsCamden, Maine [June 1, 2017] – The Points North Institute and the Camden Opera House will continue their monthly CIFF Selects series with RISK, the latest documentary from Academy Award-winning director Laura Poitras (CITIZENFOUR), on Wednesday, June 21st at 7:00 PM - [CIFF passes on sale with Earlybird Discounts until July 1](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-passes-sale-earlybird-discounts-july-1/) - Camden International Film Festival passes now on sale with early bird discount until July 1May 25, 2017 [Camden, Maine] – The Points North Institute also announced today that passes to the 2017 Camden International Film Festival and Points North Forum are now on sale through the organization’s website: https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/box-office/. Early bird discounts will be available - [CIFF Selects: UNDER THE SUN, May 17 at 7pm](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/ciff-selects-sun/) - CIFF Selects: UNDER THE SUNCIFF Selects returns to the Camden Opera House on Wednesday May 17 at 7pm for a screening of Vitaly Mansky’s film Under the Sun, an in depth look at every day life in North Korea from a Director with unprecedented access. “My father says that Korea is the most beautiful country… Korea - [Call for Entries - Points North Fellowship and Shortform Editing Residency](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/points-north-forum/call-entries-points-north-fellowship-shortform-editing-residency/) - Call for Entries: Points North Fellowship and Shortform Editing ResidencyMay 9, 2017 [Camden, Maine] – The Points North Institute has opened their call for submissions for the Points North Fellowship and Shortform Editing Residency, two programs for documentaries in development that take place before and during the Institute’s Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) in September. - [Call for Entries - Storyforms: Remixing Reality](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/storyforms/call-entries-storyforms-remixing-reality/) - Camden International Film Festival accepting submissions for Storyforms, an exhibition of VR and immersive nonfiction storytellingMay 25, 2017 [Camden, Maine] – The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) is now accepting submissions of immersive nonfiction media for its exhibition, Storyforms: Remixing Reality. Launched in 2016 as part of the organization’s expansion into the Points North Institute, - [Opening Night Film CIFF '08 - The Way We Get By](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/opening-night/) - [Pulling John](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/pulling-john/) - The uncanny ability of documentary film to dive deep into unique sub-cultures of our world at the same time as they offer broad understanding of human nature and the way elements relate to one another is something that never ceases to amaze me. On the surface, it doesn't seem logical - audiences and sales agents - [GOBAMA](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/gobama/) - Danielle Bernstein (When Clouds Clear, CIFF 08) recently traveled to Alaska to capture Governor Palin's real stance on some core political issues. Check out these two pieces on children's health and foster care issues: - [Roll Call!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/roll-call/) - A brand-spankin' new video from the CIFF inspired UMaine course. Some great quotes from a few of the visiting filmmakers at CIFF '08. Hope to get some more vids up here soon! - [Shadow Dist. picks up "Under Our Skin"](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/shadow-dist-picks-up-under-our-skin/) - It's official, our good friends and documentary aficionado's at Shadow Distribution have signed on to theatrically release Under Our Skin starting in March of '09. In case you don't know, Shadow Distribution is a small film distribution company located in Waterville, Maine, dedicated to releasing unusual, specialized films. The company is run by exhibitors, the - [Time for Change](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/time-for-change/) - Well here we are a week after Obama took California and then the country, and only time will tell whether he will be able to deliver on his promises - the bigger the ship the slower it turns. Immediately though there is strength and momentum in the knowledge that there will soon be someone as - [Review numbah 1 for "The Way We Get By"](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/review-numbah-1-for-the-way-we-get-by/) - Check out this sweet review here for The Way We Get By. We were lucky enough to hold the very first work-in-progress screening as our official Opening Night Screening at CIFF '08. The review is from the Bostonist and was written after the films second screening as part of the Rough Cut Screening Series that - [Nerakhoon (The Betrayal)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/nerakhoon-the-betrayal/) - Nerakhoon (The Betrayal), opened in NY this weekend at the IFC and is a film worth seeing if there are screenings near you. The piece follows the life of Thavisouk Phrasavath as he grows up in Laos during the Vietnam war, escapes to Bangkok after his father is picked up in the night to go - [CIFF Alums Represent at the 2008 CINEMA EYE HONORS](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-alums-represent-at-the-2008-cinema-eye-honors/) - On December 1st, the 2009 nominees for the CINEMA EYE HONORS Awards were announced and we're happy to say that several CIFF '08 films made the cut! Created last year in response to the abysmal Oscar nominations for documentary film by Indiepix and a whose who from the independent documentary community, including blogger extraordinaire, AJ - [CIFF Best of Fest Screenings | December 27 & 28, 2008](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/ciff-best-of-fest-screenings-december-27-28-2008/) - We hear it all the time around this time of year....people who've heard about a film or two from last falls CIFF who couldn't make it for one reason or another. So we decided to act. Our passion for nonfiction filmmaking is only matched by our desire to do our part to help films reach - [Hello Doc Lovers!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/hello-doc-lovers/) - Welcome to the official Camden International Film Festival blog. Here you can keep up with all things documentary, discuss themes and issues from former CIFF alums or just rant about how you're going to fill that void in your heart now that CIFF 08 has passed. You can also check here for info about off-season - [Hidden gem](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/hidden-gem/) - If you haven't heard of the Museum of the Moving Image it is definitely worth a visit if you are lucky enough to have your weekdays free or decide to call in sick. They have the nation's largest collection of artifacts related to the art, technology and history of film. If the lure of films and greek food isn't - [A New Theatre? How are we ever going to save the Art House?](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/a-new-theatre-how-are-we-ever-going-to-save-the-art-house/) - Rumors are abound that the old 5 and 10 store in Camden will once again act as a movie theatre. For people that can remember, this once thriving cinema held the premier of such films as Peyton's Place. Now, as a business closes its doors a group of community members are banding together to create - ["The Garden" shortlisted for an Oscar!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/the-garden-shortlisted-for-an-oscar/) - Yes folks, it's that time of year again. Whether you love 'em or hate 'em we have now officially entered the 2009 Oscar Season. The documentary shortlist came out yesterday, and despite a few surprises the list seems to be a pretty solid representation of this years achievements in nonfiction filmmaking. Former SXSW programmer and - [Who's in your Top Ten?](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/whos-in-your-top-ten/) - As the year winds down, critics ramp up their "best of the year" film lists. This can be one of the most outrageously frustrating times of year for anyone dedicated to independent filmmaking. Year after year some of the best films get overlooked by critics and journalists alike who decide that Hollywood blockbusters are STILL - [Red Gold NYC Premier](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/red-gold-nyc-premier/) - '09 is going to be a good year for independent documentary film. Travis Rummel and Ben Knight from Felt Soul Media started it off with a bang last night with the New York premiere of their film, Red Gold at the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center presented by Green Screens and Independents Night. About - [More on Metzgar's "Reporter"](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/more-on-metzgars-reporter/) - Premiering at Sundance this week, Eric Daniel Metzgar's new film is attracting quite a bit of attention in Park City and online. Already acquired by HBO, it could be because at this point with two acclaimed works under his belt, Metzgars work is highly anticipated. As a filmmaker he continues to push the boundaries of - [Vessel and Dr. Gomperts at Half King](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/vessel-and-dr-gomperts-at-half-king/) - This Wednesday at Half King at 23rd and 10th ave in nyc filmmaker Diana Whitten is joined by the subject of her upcoming film "Vessel", Dr. Rebecca Gomperts. Whitten is a dynamic emerging filmmaker who has been working with Dr. Gomperts for the past 2 years - traveling the word capturing her story, the stories - [A Site in a Widget](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/a-site-in-a-widget/) - A Site in a WidgetPosted using ShareThis - [6 More Weeks of Winter...but there is SOME good news!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/6-more-weeks-of-winterbut-there-is-some-good-news/) - If you live in New England you know just how trying this winter has been on us all. More snow has accumulated by the end of January then our average annual snowfall...and there are no signs of it letting up anytime soon. This morning our hopes for an early spring were dashed when the Punxsutawney - [T/F '09](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/better-late-then-never/) - One of the hippest and best programmed documentary film festivals just unleashed their 09 Program (last Tuesday actually). And once again the folks over at True / False don't disappoint. They've managed to secure several films fresh from Sundance and last years IDFA, as well as a slew of other very enticing pieces of nonfiction - [NEW WORLD ORDER](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/new-world-order/) - Finally found a trailer for the upcoming documentary NEW WORLD ORDER directed by the creators of Darkon....better get some tickets to SXSW pronto. It'll be making its premiere this March in the Lone Star State! ENJOY. - [New 360 campaign from Isaac Mizrahi](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/new-360-campaign-from-isaac-mizrahi/) - [TWWGB in Spout](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/twwgb-in-spout/) - The excitement continues to grow for the World Premiere screening of The Way We Get By at SXSW 09. Blogger extraordinaire Karina Longworth interviews Aron Gaudet in this hilarious interview for Spout. Check it here. - [Social Service Message from King Corn](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/social-service-message-from-king-corn/) - Check out these great little messages from CIFF alums Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis. Their film King Corn made you think, these will make you laugh! Great stuff and lets all hope there's more in the works. - [CIFF and The Way We Get By in NYC](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/ciff-and-the-way-we-get-by-in-nyc/) - That's right, we're hitting the road and heading to the Big Apple. CIFF will be co-presenting the NYC Premiere of the acclaimed documentary, The Way We Get By along with POV as part of the super fabulous Stranger Than Fiction Series at the IFC Center in Manhattan at 8PM on April 28, 2009. The event - [SXSW Countdown Begins](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/sxsw-countdown-begins/) - Waking up this morning to new snow and more cold weather confirmed my readiness to head to the Lone Star State for SXSW. Besides dozens of films, musical acts and friends I'm looking to see, 80 degree weather is also a perk that tops on my list. Trying to see everything is going to be - [SXSW Countdown Begins II](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/sxsw-countdown-begins-ii/) - As promised, more info on some films that will be premiering at SXSW next week that we are VERY excited about catching. Films below come from the Feature Documentary Showcase where our good friends Aron Gaudet and Gita Pullapilly will be premiering their film, THE WAY WE GET BY. All films are up for some - [Labrador Calls](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/labrador-calls/) - Eric Daniel Metzgar, documentary filmmaker and CIFF alum (Chances of the World Changing, Life.Support.Music) is on a new adventure snowshoeing across 150 miles in Labrador with the Innu Nation. I had a chance to speak with him a few nights before he set out on the venture at True/False a week ago after a screening - [T - 1 Day for IFFBoston](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/new-films/t-1-day-for-iffb/) - Aside from having the sickest posters around, the Independent Film Festival of Boston (IFFB) continues to bring some serious titles to nearly every corner of Boston. Now in its 7th year the festival continues to provide a wonderful outlet for documentary filmmakers. This year will be no exception. Adam Roffman has once again delivered a - [SXSW Countdown Begins III](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/new-films/280/) - Here are a few more documentary films premiering next week at SXSW in Texas. Unfortunately, most of the SX Global films only screen once at the fest. Films below come from the SX Global and Lone Star State Categories. Over the Hills and Far Away (missed this one at True / False and have regretted - [SXSW Premieres](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/new-films/293/) - As if we needed more reasons to head south - another round of films on the radar at SXSW: Still Bill - an unseen profile of Bill Withers from the team at Late Night & Weekends. Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo - [SXSW Film Awards](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/sxsw-film-awards/) - Big big congratulations to Aron Gaudet and Gita Pullapilly. The Way Way We Get By took home the special jury award for feature docs! It's been a long road since their first screening with us last fall and we couldn't be more happy! Something tells me this won't be their last award on the circuit. - [P.O.V. annouces 2009 Lineup](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/pov-annouces-2009-lineup/) - Last week P.O.V. Executive Director, Simon Kilmurry announced the 2009 lineup for the renowned PBS documentary series. The diverse and award winning slew of films will surely satisfy the hunger of all nonfiction fans. Among the award-winning films and festival favorites we had to mention the addition of two of CIFF 08 favorites, Eric Daniel - [CIFF ALUMS WIN PEABODY!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/awards/ciff-alums-win-peabody/) - Big ups to Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis for their 2008 Peabody Award. Their film, King Corn continues to garner serious attention two years after completion. For all aspiring filmmakers out there...the path they've forged is a serious model to study and learn from, and for those of you wondering what the Peabody is, its - [CIFF in NYC](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/ciff-in-nyc/) - While there might not be any tickets available for next Tuesdays NYC Premiere of THE WAY WE GET BY at the Stranger Then Fiction Screening Series, (co-presented by CIFF and PBS POV!) there is still one option to party with the CIFF crew and meet the filmmakers of one of this years biggest documentaries. Join - [CIFF SPONSORS SPLIT / SIGNAL EVENT in Boston!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/ciff-sponsors-split-signal-event-in-boston/) - CIFF is very proud to be a sponsor for SPLIT / SIGNAL, the upcoming event that connects local filmmakers with local musicians for one very special night. Details below. Get your tickets early....this WILL sell out! SPLIT / SIGNAL Silent Film / Scored Live Film without music. Music without film. Ripped apart at birth and - [Wicked Delicate Film School comes to Maine!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/wicked-delicate-film-school-comes-to-maine/) - If you're a visitor of this blog you probably already know how much we love everyone involved with Wicked Delicate. Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis are two of the hardest working folks in the biz, and chances are you've seen King Corn or The Greening of Southie by now. But there's another reason why we - [Good Stuff at the Good Pitch](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/new-films/good-stuff-at-the-good-pitch/) - Silverdocs officially begins today with a screening of the new Lebron James doc, More then a Game (after last night, shouldn't this film be about Kobe?). Besides being the biggest and best programmed documentary film festival in the US, Silverdocs also boasts more panels, workshops and other industry events then just about any other other - [Split / Signal = A Raging Success!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/split-signal-a-raging-success/) - On May 30th nearly 500 people congregated inside the recently renovated, and even more recently opened Somerville Armory for the premiere of a new event in Boston called Split / Signal. Jump down a few posts for more info on the event. The Camden International Film Festival was a proud sponsor of the evening, along - [FILMMAKER MAG ANNOUNCES 25 NEW FACES IN FILM](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/filmmaker-mag-announces-25-new-faces-in-film/) - The 09 list is here and we're VERY happy to see some familiar faces...and several emerging voices in the nonfiction world. A big congrats to everyone selected, especially to Jessica Oreck, Michael Palmieri and Donal Mosher. We were lucky enough to catch Oreck's first feature, The Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo last March at SXSW and - [2010 Cinema Eye Nominations Announced](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/2010-cinema-eye-nominations-announced/) - Nominations for the 2010 Cinema Eye Honors were announced today at the Sheffield Doc Fest by AJ Schnack and Esther Robinson. There were over 98 titles eligible for this years awards and 78 of those nominations were voted on in some capacity by the nominating committee comprised of festival programmers from all over, including Ben - [Awards Season Continues with the Gothams and IDA](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/awards-season-continues-with-the-gothams-and-ida/) - In what has been considered one of the busiest weeks in nonfiction (See AJ' excellent Monday briefing for this week - here...) several films emerged as winners in their continued pursuit of the little golden statue. Last night the IDA announced the winners in 7 of their categories, congrats to Mai Iskander and her film - [CIFF Makes THE List!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-makes-the-list/) - AJ Schnack recently posted the second listing of the top 25 film festivals for documentary films and filmmakers. His first edition was one of the most trafficked posts on his extremely busy blog and an international resource for filmmakers looking for worthy outlets for their film. This time AJ enlisted the help of several filmmakers - [CIFF Conquers the Big Apple!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/ciff-conquers-the-big-apple/) - A sincere apology for the radio silence this past month. We've been extremely busy this New Year (Happy belated 2010!), holding events in association with the 2010 Cinema Eye Honors in NYC, as well as gearing up for what some are already saying is going to be a very dynamic year for docs! Although CIFF - [20 Under 40: Film Industry Talent to Watch](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/20-under-40-film-industry-talent-to-watch/) - Following the heels of the 2010 CINEMA EYE HONORS, Toronto IFF and Stranger Than Fiction's Thom Powers put together a list of 20 industry leaders worth keeping an eye on. Listed among the talented and hard-working leaders of the non-fiction frontier is Camden International Film Festival's Founder and Director, Ben Fowlie. Put simply by Power's, - [CIFF Announces '09 Opening and Closing Night Films!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/ciff-announces-09-opening-and-closing-night-films/) - That's right...October is right around the corner. With that comes fresh autumn air, colors only leaves could conceive of, a new batch of award winning documentaries and an opportunity for us New Englander's to experience some decent "summer" weather. Last Friday we announced our Opening and Closing Night films and honestly, we couldn't be more - [CIFF and Maine Fare Collaborate on Outdoor Food Screenings!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/ciff-and-maine-fare-collaborate-on-outdoor-food-screenings/) - Maine Fare and the Camden International Film Festival Screening of Maine Food Shorts and KING CORN Doc Thursday, September 10, at Camden Public Library's Camden Harbor Park & Amphitheatre, starting at 7PM. Enjoy a collection of food shorts from Northeast Historic Film followed by KING CORN. KING CORN is a feature documentary about two friends, - [POINTS NORTH, FRIDAY OCTOBER 2, 2009](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/points-north-friday-october-2-2009/) - Its official - CIFF 09 will present POINTS NORTH Documentary Film Forum as part of its 5th Anniversary Celebration! This event has been in the works for quite some time and all of us at CIFF are very proud to be able to provide New England based doc filmmakers a chance to connect with and - [Asymmetrick Arts and CIFF Present EVIDENCE](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/ciff-starts-tomorrow-with-evidence/) - This year, The Camden International Film Festival is proud to present Evidence, an exhibition of multimedia art works by local and international artists in collaboration with Asymmetrick Arts in Rockland. Featuring the work of Jared Cowan, Jonathan Laurence, Ethan Kiermaier, Maile Colbert, Raphael Diluzio and Bethany Engstrom, Evidence will give festival goers a glimpse into - [Evidence Show @ CIFF09](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/evidence-show-ciff09/) - Hey there just wanted to share a few images from the opening night of the Evidence Show @CIFF09. click here for more images. - [Opening Night Images!!!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/opening-night-images/) - Here are a few images from the opening night at the opera house and the VIP Party. Click here for more images. - [Friday Night Images](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/friday-night-images/) - A few images from Friday night at the Strand Theater and the after party at Gliberts in Camden. click here for more images. - [Image from Points North Forum](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/image-from-points-north-forum/) - click here to view more images. - [And The Winners Are....](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/awards/and-the-winners-are/) - The Camden International Film Festival announced its award winning films at the Closing Night Ceremony on Sunday, October 4th at the Camden Opera House in Camden. The Closing Reception ended 09 festival activities that included screening 45 films representing numerous countries, the inaugural edition of the POINTS NORTH Documentary Film Forum, live musical performances and - [Awards Season Ramping Up!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/awards/the-award-seasons-ramping-up/) - CIFF is over and snow has already fallen so that must mean its time for the award season to begin (despite it only being mid-October). We expect lots of this years films to be among the many nominated in some form or another for one award or another. IFP announced the nominations for their GOTHAM - [Maine represents at T/F](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/events/maine-represents-at-tf/) - It's become somewhat of an annual thing for a group of Mainer's to attend the True / False Film Festival. Spearheaded by Space co-founder, Jon Courtney, this motley crew consists of filmmakers, journalists, programmers and lovers of film. Of course CIFF (Director, Ben Fowlie and Points North Producer, Dominic Musacchio) were there to check up - [MFVA Pitch Session Success!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/mfva-pitch-session-success/) - The March MFVA event was a major success! Thanks to all who helped organize, especially Louise Rosen for putting together such a dynamic group of panelists. The evening consisted of the very first pitching session for Maine based filmmakers. This time around all were docs, we're not biased....I swear! 5 filmmakers had the opportunity to - [CIFF in MovieMaker Magazine!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/ciff-in-moviemaker-magazine/) - Patrick Shen, Director of the doc PHILOSOPHER KINGS (winner of the 2009 Cinematic Vision Award at CIFF) reviewed the fest and shared his '09 CIFF experience with the good folks at MovieMaker Magazine! Check out the review here! - [CIFF Selects at SPACE GALLERY](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-selects-at-space-gallery/) - So if you don't know already, we're BIG fans of the Space Gallery in Portland, ME. Like us, they're determined to provide local Maine audiences with fresh, cutting-edge documentary films that might otherwise be inaccessible to the public, or at least in the way films SHOULD be seen....on the big screen. Spearheaded by co-founder Jon - [Now Accepting Submissions for CIFF 2010!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/now-accepting-submissions-for-ciff-2010/) - The Camden International Film Festival has officially opened its call for entries for 2010 and is now accepting documentary feature and short submissions for the 6th Annual Camden IFF. The deadline for online submissions is August 1st, 2010. The festival emphasizes work that focus on artistry and craft, as well as films that expose important - [CIFF at Hot Docs](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/ciff-at-hot-docs/) - Before I get into a much delayed recap of CIFF's first experience at North America's largest documentary film festival, I must apologize on the radio silence over the past month and a half. There's been much going on here this spring including a new website (which is nearly ready to launch) and of course, lots - [CIFF Collaborates on ALLELUIA JUNCTION Screening](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-collaborates-on-alleluia-junction-screening/) - The Camden International Film Festival is proud to be teaming up with local filmmaker, Dana Rae Warren to premiere her latest work ALLELUIA JUNCTION at the Strand Theatre on July 3rd, 2010. The film follows 80 people ages 10 to 85 sing their way across 15 time zones in 2 weeks. By the time they - [SILVERDOCS Wrap-Up](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/silverdocs-wrap-up/) - Jurying a festival can be a very challenging experience, especially when its at one of the best programmed festivals in the world. As the official program for SILVERDOCS came to a close yesterday and my duty as a jury member came to a close, I've had the opportunity to spend the past couple of days - [PANOPTIC: an exploration](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/panoptic-an-exploration/) - The Camden International Film Festival, in partnership with Asymmetrick Arts, Binaural Nodar and the Maine Arts Commission is proud to present it’s second annual exhibition of new media installation and experimental documentary shorts at the Asymmetrick Arts Gallery in Rockland Maine. Since 1996, Asymmetrick Arts has been showing and promoting emerging media in Midcoast Maine, - [2010 IS A WRAP!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/2010-is-a-wrap/) - The 2010 Camden International Film Festival officially finished under the stars on Sunday night at the gorgeous Cellardoor Vineyard in Lincolnville. Over 300 people gathered in chilly weather to watch a special work in progress screening about light pollution under the stars, a perfect ending to a weekend that started with a tropical storm. The - [Camden IFF Supports Cinema Eye Honors](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/camden-iff-supports-cinema-eye-honors/) - Last week the doc community gathered in NYC for the annual Cinema Eye Honors to recognize yet another great year in documentary film. The Camden International Film Festival was there as a proud sponsor of the Awards show for the 2nd straight year. The Cinema Eye Honors have quickly become an extremely important event that - [PANOPTIC sidebar open for submissions!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/panoptic-sidebar-open-for-submissions/) - The Camden International Film Festival is currently seeking experimental and new media works for the PANOPTIC sidebar section of it’s program for 2011. We’re looking for pieces from emerging or established artists which transcend traditional forms and give a fresh perspective on the idea of documentary. In the past the PANOPTIC showcase has shown animation, - [CIFF Selects Coming in April and May](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-selects-coming-in-april-and-may/) - The Camden International Film Festival will host two upcoming screenings as part of its CIFF Selects Series. The series consists of CIFF alumni films, as well as brand new titles and takes place throughout Maine. The series will kick off in April with a screening of the acclaimed documentary from 2010, LAST TRAIN HOME. A - [Submissions for the 2011 Points North Pitch Now Open!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/submissions-for-the-2011-points-north-pitch-now-open/) - The Camden International Film Festival is now accepting submissions for the 2011 Points North Pitch! One of the most exciting events of last years festival will return as part of the 2011 Points North Documentary Forum. If you're working on a documentary film and are looking to get that special chance to share it with - [Points North Program and 2011 Pitches Announced!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/points-north-program-and-2011pitches-announced/) - The lineup for the 2011 Points North Documentary Forum, a conference program that runs concurrently with the festival from September 30 - October 1, 2011 in Camden, Maine has been unveiled. The conference connects New England-based film and media artists to a delegation of 25 funders, broadcasters and other industry representatives during a two-day program of intimate panel - [CAMPFIRE STORIES AT CIFF!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/campfire-stories-at-ciff/) - HBO and True / False Film Festival will invade Maine on Sunday, October 3! Make sure to stop by our Closing Night Reception from 6:30 - 7:30 at Cellardoor Winery and Vineyard in Lincolnville. The reception will take place prior to our Closing Night Film, CONVENTO. Both these events are FREE and Open thanks to - [Panoptic Opening 2011](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/panoptic-opening-2011/) - Last night the festival kicked off with the Panoptic opening at Asymmetrick Arts, check out our photos on Flickr. The show will be up for the duration of the festival, when in Rockland take a moment to check out this great exhibition. Also be sure not to miss the Panoptic shorts Friday, September 30, 12:30 PM, Farnsworth Museum. More - [Help Us Grow: Take our 2011 Audience Survey](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/help-us-grow-take-our-2011-audience-survey/) - Did you attend the 2011 Camden International Film Festival and Points North Documentary Forum? We covet your feedback! Please take a minute to help us continue to grow and improve -- fill out our survey. And thank you, as always, for your support! Click here for the survey. - ["One of the best small town fests"](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/pov-recognizes-ciff/) - The Camden International Film Festival was recently recognized as "one of the nation's best small-town film festivals" by POV. We're alongside some other great fests (Big Sky, T/F, Traverse City, Telluride) and the only one mentioned in New England. It's a great honor to be recognized in such a meaningful way. For a complete list of - [Call For Entries](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/call-for-entries-2/) - The Camden International Film Festival is now accepting submissions for the 2012 Festival. CIFF is open to documentary films of all shapes, sizes, styles and lengths. We love a darn good story and are always looking for new voices and boundary pushers. Submit today and spread the word! To submit, visit www.camdenfilmfest.org/submit. Check out what - [CIFF Selects returns this spring..](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-selects-coming-soon/) - Starting in March, the Camden International Film Festival will be teaming up with the Strand Theatre to host a monthly screening series taking place every 3rd Thursday. The series is part of CIFF Selects, a touring screening series celebrating nonfiction filmmaking and darn good stories. Films will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers sometimes - [CIFF Selects in May](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-selects-in-may/) - CIFF Selects expands this month with new screenings in Rockland, Portland and North Haven...yes, that little beautiful island 8 or so miles off the coast! We'll be screening one of this years highest grossing docs (JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI) and bringing back one of our favorites from the 2011 festival (LOW AND CLEAR), and recent - [Summer Fundraiser Party!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/summer-fundraiser-party/) - Join us on July 26th at the Strand Theatre in Rockland as we celebrate the peak of summer with a sneak peek of the 2012 Camden International Film Festival program! The night will be full of surprises, light fare, specialty cocktails and your support will go directly towards ensuring that the 8th CIFF is the - [CIFF Announces Opening and Closing Night Films!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-announces-opening-and-closing-night-films/) - Today CIFF announced the Opening and Closing Night Films for the 2012 Festival. The festival will open on September 27th with BETTING THE FARM and close on September 30th with CHASING ICE. More details on both these films can be found below. Both screenings will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and other special - [And the winners are.....](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/and-the-winners-are-2/) - Well, CIFF may be over, but we hope the memories will last forever! And now to announce the winners of this years festival... Harrell Award for Best Documentary - THE WAITING ROOM by Pete Nicks Special Jury Mention - DOWNEAST by David Redmon and Ashley Sabin This years jury included Indiewire's Bryce Renninger, DER's Executive Director, - [ACADEMY AWARDS GRANT TO CIFF](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/academy-awards-grant-to-ciff/) - The Camden International Film Festival has been recognized as 1 of 23 US film festivals to receive a grant from the Academy Foundation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the 2013 calendar year. “We are extremely honored to be recognized by the Academy in such a meaningful way,”said Ben Fowlie, founder - [2013 DATES ANNOUNCED](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/2013-dates-year-end-support/) - It's official, the 9th Annual Camden International Film Festival will take place September 26 - 29, 2013. Mark your calendars now! And just to get you excited, here's some fun memories from 2012... - [CIFF SELECTS IN THE NEW YEAR](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/upcoming-ciff-selects/) - Every year at CIFF we have the same New Years resolution...watch more docs. This year we decided to help make this resolution easier by starting the new year right, with an abundance of CIFF Selects screenings throughout the region. Check out the special screenings below...more events will be added throughout the winter and spring. CIFF - [MAINE TOUR OF DOWNEAST](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/downeast-maine-tour/) - CIFF is proud to be a partner in bringing the acclaimed doc DOWNEAST back to Maine. The film should be coming to a theatre near you in January or February, so make sure to check back for more info. Set during an era of U.S. post-industrialization in which numerous factories have been exported, Downeast focuses on Antonio - [MARCH CIFF SELECTS](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/march-ciff-selects/) - We've got some exciting screenings lined up for March. Take a look below for more details. Click on the links for more information on the films, and how to purchase tickets. Thursday, March 14th - CHASING ICE, Unity College Center for Performing Arts We're continuing our free community screening series with Unity College. This month - [Points North Pitch Submissions Now Open!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/points-north-pitch-submissions-now-open/) - The Points North Pitch is now open for submissions. Part of CIFF's two-day Points North Documentary Forum, the pitch is a unique opportunity to connect with key funders, broadcasters and distributors in an intimate setting on the picturesque coast of Maine. Past delegates include heavy hitters from HBO, POV, ITVS, Sundance Institute, Discovery, BBC, ARTE - [Join us at our Summer Fundraiser Party!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/join-us-at-our-summer-fundraiser-party/) - Join us for an exclusive sneak peek of this years lineup! Our Summer Fundraiser Party will be held on July 10th at the Rockport Opera House. Your support will help bring some of the year's best films and filmmakers to Midcoast Maine. We hope to see you there! For more information or to RSVP, click here. If you can't attend - [Announcing the New York Times Op-Docs Pitch at CIFF](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/announcing-the-new-york-times-op-docs-pitch-at-ciff/) - In collaboration with The New York Times, we are excited to announce the first Op-Docs pitch event in North America. Documentary filmmakers from the United States are invited to submit their ideas for short documentaries that fit the editorial and creative scope of the New York Times Op-Docs series. Op-Docs is the Times’ forum for - [Passes for CIFF 2013 are now ON SALE! Buy them before Friday, August 16th for Early Bird Prices!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/passes-for-ciff-2013-are-now-on-sale-buy-them-before-friday-august-16th-for-early-bird-prices/) - The Camden International Film Festival offers two passes for attendees who want to experience it all. The Festival Pass grants admission to all festival screenings and all events associated with CIFF’s Points North Documentary Forum. The VIP Pass grants the same admission as the Festival Pass plus all special events and invitation-only parties. Passes are - [Announcing the Aging in Maine Engagement Summit](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/announcing-the-aging-in-maine-engagement-summit/) - The Genius of Marian trailer from Banker White on Vimeo. The Camden International Film Festival is proud to announce its first annual Engagement Summit, a unique program developed in partnership with Working Films that will connect documentary filmmakers with Maine-based nonprofit leaders to develop community-based social action campaigns tied to documentary film screenings. The inaugural - [Camden International Film Festival 2013 Program Announced!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/camden-international-film-festival-2013-program-announced/) - Camden International Film Festival Announces 2013 Feature & Short Films including special Academy Programs and Internet Privacy Panel The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced its slate of feature films taking place September 26– 29, 2013 throughout Camden, Rockport and Rockland, Maine. CIFF will present over 65 features and short films from all across - [CIFF announces program for fifth Points North Documentary Forum](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/1082/) - The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) has unveiled the lineup for its Points North Documentary Forum. Now in its fifth year, the Forum has quickly become the largest gathering in New England of filmmakers, key decision makers and thought leaders in the documentary field. The three-day conference program runs concurrently with the festival from September - [CIFF 2013 Awards Announced](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-2013-awards-announced/) - The Camden International Film Festival announced the award winning films from its ninth edition, which marked the end of a four-day weekend that included the screening of over 70 films from dozens of countries, as well as the 5th Points North Documentary Forum. The festival hosted over 100 filmmakers and industry leaders, with filmmakers in attendance for almost - [CIFF Announces 10x10 Screening Series](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-10x10-screening-series/) - The Camden International Film Festival and The Strand Theatre celebrate the upcoming 10th edition of CIFF with 10 for 10, a monthly screening series co-presented by and held at The Strand Theatre in Rockland, Maine. Each month CIFF will bring back a highly acclaimed documentary from past festivals, or share a new film fresh from - [10x10 Interview - Mardi Gras: Made in China](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/10x10-interview-with-david-redmon-mardi-gras-made-in-china/) - 10x10 Interview with David Redmon Director, Mardi Gras: Made in China 1. Can you talk a bit about why you two decided to focus your life and careers on making documentary films? An overwhelming number of sociologists use documentaries to teach in their courses, yet 99% of sociology teachers do not encourage video ethnography as a legitimate research - [Donate to CIFF](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/donate-to-ciff/) - 2014 will be a special year for the Camden International Film Festival. January marks the start of an exciting year-long celebration of our 10th festival, and a commemoration of a decade's worth of bringing the very best documentary films and filmmakers to Maine. We hope you will join us in this celebration, and will consider - [CIFF receives Art Works Grant from National Endowment for the Arts to support its 10th Festival](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-receives-art-works-grant-from-national-endowment-for-the-arts-to-support-its-10th-festival/) - The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Acting Chairman Joan Shigekawa announced last week that the Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) will receive an NEA Art Works grant in the amount of $10,000. CIFF is one of 895 organizations to be recognized nationwide, and one of only 11 grants awarded in the state of Maine. - [CIFF's Sean Flynn reflects on the Sundance New Frontier Program](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciffs-points-norths-sean-flynn-on-sundances-new-frontiers-program/) - CIFF's Ben Fowlie, Caroline von Kuhn and Sean Flynn headed to Park City last month for the Sundance Film Festival. You can check out Sean Flynn's coverage for indieWIRE of Sundance's New Frontiers program below as he asks us: Are Interactive Films Transforming Modern Storytelling? - [CIFF Aging in Maine Screening Tour](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-announces-aging-in-maine-screening-tour/) - Camden International Film Festival launches the Aging in Maine Screening Tour, a new statewide program that brings screenings of award-winning documentary films and discussions to more than ten different communities between March and July 2014. The tour is the second part of CIFF’s inaugural Engagement Summit: Aging in Maine, a unique program that connects - [CIFF Announces Points North Fellowship](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-announces-points-north-fellowship/) - The Points North Fellowship enhances and expands upon the well-established Points North Pitch, a unique opportunity to pitch documentary works-in-progress to an international delegation of funders, commissioning editors and producers before a live audience. Submissions are open until July 18, 2014. Filmmakers, send us your works-in-progress! For more information, visit www.camdenfilmfest.org/pointsnorth - [Call for Submissions for the first AJ+ Pitch at the Camden International Film Festival](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/call-for-submissions-for-the-first-aj-pitch-at-the-camden-international-film-festival/) - The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) announces their partnership with AJ+, the new digital platform from Al Jazeera Media Network that commissions original, innovative and engaging short documentaries from journalists and filmmakers around the world. AJ+ in association with the Camden International Film Festival will select five independent filmmakers who will be given the chance to pitch their - [2014 Camden International Film Festival Films Announced!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/2014-camden-international-film-festival-films-announced/) - The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced its slate of feature and short films in their 10th festival taking place September 25– 28, 2014 throughout Camden, Rockport and Rockland, Maine. CIFF will present over 60 features and short films from all across the globe and from our very own Maine, with filmmakers in attendance - [2014 Camden International Film Festival and Points North Winners!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/2014-camden-international-film-festival-and-points-north-winners/) - The Camden International Film Festival announced the award winning films from its tenth edition, which marked the end of a four-day weekend that included the screening of over 70 films from dozens of countries, as well as the 6th Points North Documentary Forum. The festival hosted over 150 filmmakers and industry leaders, with filmmakers in attendance for - [CIFF Selects at Camden Opera House! CIFF's 2014 Audience Award Winner WILD HOME returns!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-selects-at-camden-opera-house-ciffs-2014-audience-award-winner-wild-home-returns/) - CIFF Selects returns to Camden! We're partnering with the Camden Opera House and SundanceNow Doc Club to bring back CIFF Selects, a monthly documentary series to Camden one Wednesday each month, March through August. The series kicks off on Wed, March 25 at 7 PM with CIFF 2014 favorite WILD HOME! Jack and Robert Schurman's WILD HOME (Dirigo Doc! Made in Maine!) - [CIFF Selects: PLANETARY on Earth Day at the Camden Opera House!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-selects-planetary-on-earth-day-at-the-camden-opera-house/) - CIFF Selects returns to Camden! We're partnering with the Camden Opera House and SundanceNow Doc Club to bring back CIFF Selects, a monthly documentary series to Camden one Wednesday each month, March through August. On April 22 at 7 PM, Camden joins 70 cities around the world in screening PLANETARY on Earth Day, released by long-time CIFF supporter Vimeo! Straight to Camden - [CIFF Summer Preview Party & Fundraiser! July 8 at Brewster Point Barn!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-summer-preview-party-fundraiser-july-8-at-brewster-point-barn/) - DONATE to come to our 2015 Preview Party on Wednesday, July 8 at Brewster Point Barn and RSVP today! This year, in addition to a sneak preview of the 2015 films, we have filmmakers and a behind-the-scenes look at what CIFF's got up its sleeve for this year! We believe that CIFF and Points North - [CIFF unveils the inaugural Camden/TFI Retreat presented by CNN Films!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-unveils-the-inaugural-camdentfi-retreat-presented-by-cnn-films/) - We are thrilled to finally be able to unveil the launch of a filmmaker retreat in partnership with Tribeca Film Institute (TFI) and CNN Films. The five-day Camden/TFI Retreat, presented by CNN Films, will kick off today in Camden and Rockport, Maine and will provide mentorship and guidance to five U.S. filmmaking teams focused on creative, - [CIFF Selects: Sundance Winner CARTEL LAND! July15 at the Camden Opera House!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-selects-sundance-winner-cartel-land-july15-at-the-camden-opera-house/) - The 2015 Sundance Winner CARTEL LAND will screen at the Camden Opera House at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, as part of the Camden International Film Festival’s monthly CIFF Selects documentary series. CARTEL LAND is a riveting, on-the-ground look at the journeys of two modern-day vigilante groups and their shared enemy: the murderous Mexican - [Immediate Job Opening: Festival Hub Manager](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/immediate-job-opening-festival-hub-manager/) - Would you like to be at the heart of the Camden International Film Festival this year? Are you a well-organized, gracious person who likes working with the public? We need a dynamic, engaging, responsible Festival Hub Manager who will be ready to welcome all attendees to CIFF. The Hub Manager will work for several hours - [CIFF Selects: See AMY at Camden Opera House August 19](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-selects-see-amy-at-camden-opera-house-on-september-19/) - From BAFTA award­-winning director Asif Kapadia (SENNA), AMY will screen at the Camden Opera House at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 19th, as the last of the Camden International Film Festival’s monthly CIFF Selects documentary series. AMY tells the incredible story of six-time Grammy­ winner Amy Winehouse, in her own words. Featuring extensive unseen archive footage - [DEADLINE EXTENDED to 8/28: CMG Action Grant pitch meetings @ CIFF | $5-10k for environmental video or short doc](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/call-for-entries-conservation-media-group-action-grant-pitch-meetings-ciff-5-10k-for-your-environmental-short-doc/) - We're excited to announced a new partnership between Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) and the Conservation Media Group (CMG) to award at least one $5,000-$10,000 grant for a project that uses video to create measurable action in ocean conservation or sustainable energy. This grant is open to applicants worldwide, including both individual filmmakers and organizations looking for - [Camden International Film Festival 2015 Slate](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/camden-international-film-festival-2015-slate/) - The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the slate of feature and short films for its 11th edition, which will take place September 17-20, 2015 throughout Camden, Rockport and Rockland, Maine. CIFF will present over 60 features and short films from across the globe, the country and the state, with filmmakers attending nearly every - [CIFF and Points North 2015 Winners](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-and-points-north-2015-winners-2/) - The Festival closed Sunday evening with the U.S. premiere of THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING straight from its world premiere at Toronto. Prior to the screening, CIFF hosted its annual Awards Ceremony, presenting four awards for documentary features and one for a documentary short, in addition to its Points North Pitch Award and three grants awarded through a - [CIFF and Points North Set 2016 Dates: September 15 to 18](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-and-points-north-set-2016-dates-september-15-to-18/) - The 12th Camden International Film Festival and Points North Documentary Forum will be held in Camden, Rockport and Rockland from September 15 to 18, 2016. This past September, CIFF and Points North hosted over 100 filmmakers, film industry representatives and journalists, with filmmakers in attendance at nearly every screening and more development opportunities for - [CIFF Selects returns to Camden Opera House March 17 with Michael Moore's WHERE TO INVADE NEXT](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-selects-returns-to-coh-317-with-michael-moores-where-to-invade-next/) - Camden International Film Festival and the Camden Opera House are bringing back the popular monthly series CIFF Selects to Camden one Thursday each month (except for one Wednesday in July) through August - March 17, April 14, May 19, June 16, Wednesday July 20 and August 18. To kick off the series, which will launch - [CIFF Selects: Josh Fox’s HOW TO LET GO OF THE WORLD on April 14 at the Camden Opera House](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-selects-josh-foxs-how-to-let-go-of-the-world-on-april-14-at-the-camden-opera-house/) - Camden International Film Festival and the Camden Opera House bring HOW TO LET GO OF THE WORLD AND LOVE ALL THE THINGS CLIMATE CAN’T CHANGE from Josh Fox (Oscar-nominated director of GASLAND) to the COH on Thursday, April 14 at 7 pm as the next installment of the popular series CIFF Selects. HOW TO LET GO OF THE - [CIFF Selects: VANISHING SAIL on May 19 at the Camden Opera House](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-selects-vanishing-sail-on-may-19-at-the-camden-opera-house/) - CIFF Selects: VANISHING SAIL on May 19 at the Camden Opera House!The Camden International Film Festival and the Camden Opera House will screen VANISHING SAIL, followed by a skype Q&A with the director on May 19 at 7 PM as the next title in the popular CIFF Selects monthly series. The film is presented by - [Call for Submissions: CMG Action Grants -- up to $10k for environmental shorts](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/call-for-submissions-cmg-action-grants-up-to-10k-for-environmental-shorts/) - Call for Submissions: CMG Action Grant — up to $10,000 for your environmental short filmFor the second year, Points North Institute is partnering with the Conservation Media Group to award a CMG Action Grant of up to $10,000 at this year’s Camden International Film Festival. The grant is open to projects from filmmakers and organizations - [Learn VR and Short Form Documentary in two new courses at Maine Media Workshops](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/courses/learn-vr-and-short-form-documentary-in-two-new-courses-at-maine-media-workshops/) - Learn VR and Short Form Documentary in two new courses at Maine Media WorkshopsMaine Media Workshops and the Points North Institute are collaborating to offer two new courses focused on producing VR documentaries and short documentaries for digital platforms. These courses take place during the week of CIFF and include an All Access Pass to - [CIFF launches the Points North Institute at Summer Preview Party](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/2947/) - Camden International Film Festival expands into the Points North Institute[Camden, Maine] July 6, 2016: The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) expands their year-round support of documentary filmmakers and media artists through the establishment of the Points North Institute, a launching pad for the next generation of nonfiction storytellers. Building on 12 years of success for - [CIFF Selects: THE FIXER](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/ciff-selects-the-fixer/) - CIFF presents The Fixer on August 18, 7pm at the Camden Opera HouseLeaving behind his life as a fixer for Western journalists reporting on the war in Afghanistan, Osman (Dominic Rains) lands in a small bohemian town in Northern California, living on the couch of his friend’s mother (Academy Award-winner Melissa Leo) and working as a - [Announcing Shortform Residency for Shorts or Episodic Series](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/announcing-shortform-residency-for-shorts-or-episodic-series/) - Points North Institute Announces Shortform Editing Residency For Filmmakers and Journalists Working on Documentary Shorts or Episodic SeriesThe Points North Institute opened submissions for the inaugural Shortform Editing Residency, a new program supporting filmmakers and journalists working on documentary shorts or episodic series. The week-long residency will take place September 11-18, bringing four selected filmmakers to Maine to work on their edit - [Camden International Film Festival Announces 2016 Festival Slate](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/camden-international-film-festival-announces-2016-festival-slate/) - Camden International Film Festival Announces 2016 Festival SlateCIFF opens with Morgan Spurlock’s RATS Showtime Documentary Films joins as 2016 Title SponsorCAMDEN, Maine, August 23, 2016 – The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the slate of feature and short films for its 12th edition, which will take place September 15-18, 2016 throughout Camden, Rockport - [Announcing Selections for the 2016 Shortform Editing Residency and Storyforms Exhibition of VR and Immersive Media](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/announcing-selection-for-the-2016-shortform-editing-residency-and-storyforms-program/) - Points North Institute announces selections for Shortform Editing Residency and Storyforms, a new showcase of VR and interactive media at CIFFThe Points North Institute has unveiled the lineup for Storyforms, its inaugural showcase of interactive and immersive nonfiction media that takes viewers beyond traditional screens. The program includes six virtual reality documentaries from artists and - [2016 Camden International Film Festival and Points North Winners](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/2016-camden-international-film-festival-and-points-north-winners/) - 2016 Camden International Film Festival and Points North WinnersThe Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the winners of the 2016 Festival, which took place September 15 to 18 in Camden, Rockport and Rockland, Maine. Under its new banner, the Points North Institute, the organization has expanded artist programs such as the Shortform Editing Residency, - [Points North Institute announces 2016 Forum program at Camden International Film Festival](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/points-north-institute-announces-2016-forum-program-at-camden-international-film-festival/) - Points North Institute announces 2016 Forum program at Camden International Film FestivalAugust 25, 2016 [Camden, Maine] – The Points North Institute has unveiled unveiled the lineup for its eighth annual Points North Forum. The three-day conference program runs concurrently with the Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) from September 16 – 18, 2016 at the historic - [CIFF Selects: FIRE AT SEA](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/5479/) - CIFF Selects: FIRE AT SEAThe 2017 CIFF Selects series will kick-off on January 18th at 7 PM with the Academy Award short-listed feature documentary, FIRE AT SEA, the first documentary film to win the top award at the Berlin International Film Festival. Situated 150 miles south of Sicily, Lampedusa has hit headlines as the first - [CIFF Selects: I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/5485/) - CIFF Selects: I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO**Please note this screening has been changed to February 22 at 7pm due to inclement weather CIFF is excited to announce the February selection for our CIFF Selects year round screening series is I Am Not Your Negro; a film exploring race relations throughout the Unites States through American novelist - [Points North Institute Awarded Grants from Maine Office of Tourism and National Endowment for the Arts](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/points-north-institute-awarded-grants-from-maine-office-of-tourism-and-national-endowment-for-the-arts/) - Points North Institute Awarded Grants from Maine Office of Tourism and National Endowment for the ArtsMaine Office of Tourism The Maine Office of Tourism has awarded the Points North Institute/Camden International Film Festival with a 2017 Special Event Grant of $50,000 as part of eight tourism marketing grants awarded in the most recent round of funding. Points - [Tips for Pitching Your Film Successfully - PDN Online Interview with Program Director Sean Flynn](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/tips-for-pitching-your-film-successfully/) - Tips for Pitching Your Film Successfully – PDN Online Interview with Program Director Sean FlynnFor documentary filmmakers, pitching forums provide one way to present their film projects to a group of distributors and film festival programmers. The format is pressured: Filmmakers have just seven minutes to pitch their projects, and then several minutes to receive - [CIFF Selects: SHERPA](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-selects-sherpa/) - CIFF Selects: SHERPA“Powerfully polemic…jaw-gapingly spectacular” – Hollywood Reporter A fight on Everest? It seemed incredible. But in 2013 news channels around the world reported an ugly brawl at 21,000ft as European climbers fled a mob of angry Sherpas. In 1953, New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay had reached the summit in a spirit - [Statement on Proposed Funding Cuts to NEA, NEH and CPB](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/points-north-institute-statement-on-funding-for-the-nea-neh-and-cpb/) - Statement on Proposed Funding Cuts to NEA, NEH and CPBOver the past few years, we have been privileged to receive four grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and several more from the NEA-supported Maine Arts Commission. These funds have been a critical part of the growth of the Camden International Film Festival and the - [2017 Summer Internships Available - Apply by May 22](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/2017-summer-internships-available-apply-today/) - 2017 Summer InternshipsWHO WE ARE The Points North Institute is a media arts organization dedicated to providing a launching pad for the next generation of nonfiction storytellers while strengthening Maine communities through powerful nonfiction media. We got our start in 2005 with the founding of the Camden International Film Festival (CIFF), which has been recognized - [Amherst Cinema Presents Glimpses: Shorts from the Camden International Film Festival](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/5715/) - Amherst Cinema Presents Glimpses: Shorts from the Camden International Film FestivalCIFF Executive Director Ben Fowlie in person! Skype Q&As with filmmakers Nathan Truesdell (BALLOONFEST) and Jessica Kingdon (COMMODITY CITY). Free to Amherst Cinema Members. Free tickets available only at the box office (not online). Presented as part of the Bellwether Film Series. Click for more information. - [CIFF Featured Among MovieMaker Magazines 2017 Film Festivals Worth The Entry Fee](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/ciff-featured-among-moviemaker-magazines-2017-film-festivals-worth-fee/) - CIFF Featured Among MovieMaker Magazines 2017 Film Festivals Worth The Entry FeeCIFF is delighted to be included as one of MovieMaker Magazine 2017 Film Festivals worth the entry fee. Here is the excerpt from the article: CIFF’s reputation for top documentary programming means representatives from major doc distributors and funders flock to this tiny seaside - [Points North Institute at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/points-north-2/points-north-institute-2017-tribeca-film-festival/) - Points North Institute at the Tribeca Film FestivalBen, Angelica, Sean and Samara were on the ground in New York City for the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival, where four Points North alumni premiered their feature documentaries after workshopping. The festival weekend kicked off with a Nonfiction Happy Hour, organized with our friends at DCTV. Thanks to - ["Still Bill" at Silverdocs](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/still-bill-at-silverdocs/) - I had the chance to see a great new documentary last night from the team at Late Night & Weekends - "Still Bill", a rare and unique look at Bill Withers - the man behind "Lovely Day", "Use Me", "Grandma's Hands", "Ain't No Sunshine", "Just the Two of Us". I missed it at SXSW and - [Launching your Documentary Panel at MMW](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/launcing-your-documentary-panel-at-mmw/) - This industry panel brings New England filmmakers together to discuss the how-tos of getting work into film festivals, onto the theatrical and video distribution circuit, or released in the worldwide television market. Moderated by Workshops Film Program Director, Mimi Edmunds, the panel includes Louise Rosen, a media executive with over 25 years experience in the - [Oscar Nominations Announced](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/oscar-nominations-announced/) - With all that's happened this week in Washington D.C. Official Oscar Nominations may have gone under the radar for some. But at 8:38 ET Forest Whitaker and the Academy announced their top picks for the 2009 Academy Awards. Chances are whatever brief bit you hear or see on television will only talk about Brad Pitt - [Sundance Review - Docs New Role in Activism](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/sundance-review-docs-new-role-in-activism/) - Check out this nice little piece from Clairborne Smith, reporting on some of the most "buzzed" docs at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival here. - [The Cobra](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/the-cobra/) - Great article in the New Yorker a couple weeks ago, "The Cobra: Inside a movie marketer's playbook" by Tad Friend, giving an glimpse into the mindset of mainstream film marketing, typical allocation budgets and the history of the craft. An interesting read and leaves one with the thought that some of the tools being used - [CIFF '08 Podcasts](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/ciff-08-podcasts/) - Rants and Raves from Dan and Jake on the 2008 CIFF here. - [Looking for something to do in NYC?](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/looking-for-something-to-do-in-nyc/) - Check out CIFF favorite Life.Support.Music. as it starts its theatrical run in NYC. Eric's one of our faves! Details below...and if you go, ask him about REPORTER! Cinema Village (New York City) Life. Support. Music. will begin a theatrical run in New York City at Cinema Village starting on Friday, February 6th, 2009. Director Eric - [The Way We Get By in eFilmCritic](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/the-way-we-get-by-in-efilmcritic/) - Check out the conversation here between Director Aron Gaudet and David Cornelius for eFilmCritic. Its a great little piece about the evolution of the project and its World Premiere at SXSW this March. - [The Sky's the Limit for Red Gold](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/the-skys-the-limit-for-red-gold/) - Big Sky Documentary Film Festival just announced the award winning films for 2009, and it looks like a CIFF alum will be taking home the prestigious Big Sky Award. Judges included Chris White from POV and Anna Rau from Montana Public Television. Congrats go out to Travis Rummell and Ben Knight for yet another award! - [So Wat'cha Wat'cha Wat'cha Want?](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/so-watcha-watcha-watcha-want/) - More of the award wining, Oscar nominated 2009 documentary film THE GARDEN? Well you got it. Oscilloscope Pictures just negotiated a deal with Scott Kennedy and his film. The company, founded by Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys will have the film out in theatres this spring and on dvd this summer. Here's what the - [Apple Insomnia Film Festival](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/apple-insomnia-film-festival/) - The Green Label Artlog had a great post last week about an upcoming 24-hour film contest sponsored by Apple. 24-hours to make and upload your 3-minute movie. Check out the post and the Insomnia Film Festival's page for more details. - Leah - [Turn The Lights Down Low...](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/turn-the-lights-down-low/) - Check out this great op-ed piece, IN THE DARK, by CIFF Alum ('07,'08), and one of the most talented filmmakers we know out there, Ian Cheney. Its a great little piece with stunning cinematography, something we've grown to expect from Wicked Delicate Films! And ties in quite nicely with his latest piece, THE CITY DARK... - [Sundance '09](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/sundance-09/) - Big up's to CIFF alum Eric Metzgar (CIFF '06 - Chances of the World Changing / CIFF '08 - Life.Support.Music.) for his acceptance to the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Eric's films are both truly beautiful and groundbreaking and we look forward to screening his latest work next Fall. Here's the films description direct from Sundance... - [Camden International Film Festival now open for submissions for 2011!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/camden-international-film-festival-now-open-for-submissions-for-2011/) - That's right, 2010 is winding down and 2011 is ramping up and we're putting out our official Camden IFF Call for Entries! If you've got a doc feature or short that you are looking to share with our audiences, submit today and save! We've got a number of deadlines this year and we'll be accepting - [Submissions Now Open!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/submissions-now-open-2/) - The Camden International Film Festival is now accepting submissions for the 2014 festival! If you've got a film, we wanna see it! Submit now, submit here: http://www.camdenfilmfest.org/submit - [CIFF Merch Store](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-merch-store/) - Is now open! Stop by and pick up a t-shirt or a bag. Look good and support CIFF!! Visit our online store here. - [CIFF is "Cool!"](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-is-cool/) - Moviemaker Magazine announced the list of the coolest film festivals in the world and the Camden International Film Festival was one of five doc festivals listed! Other fests include our friends, True / False, DocNYC and Sheffield Doc/Fest. Moviemaker stated that "with an estimated population of 4,847, CIFF is one of the best small-town festivals - [CIFF Audience Survey](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-audience-survey/) - In order for us to refine what we do, we need your help! If you attended CIFF this year, please take one minute to fill out this very simple audience survey. As always, we greatly appreciate your support. Click here for the 2013 CIFF Audience Survey. - [CIFF Recognized by PBRCC](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-recognized-by-pbrcc/) - We're honored to announce that we've been awarded the Economic Enhancement Award by the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce. This Award recognizes an organization that has made a major economic investment or enhanced our local economy and resulted in a significant improvement to the region’s economy in the preceding year. Here is what the - [SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/submissions-now-open/) - CIFF is now accepting submissions for its 2013 festival. We're looking for nonfiction features and shorts, as well as work that lives on the margins of the documentary form. If you've got a film, we'd love to see it and hope you will submit. Our programs include a feature competition, emerging cinematic vision competition, shorts - [THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT FEST!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/thanks/) - Now that the dust has settled, we'd like to extend a giant thank you to all of our sponsors, supporters, invited guets, audience members and volunteers for helping to make the 2012 Camden International Film Festival such a memorable experience. One thing is for sure, we couldn't do it without your help. From all of - [Welcome to CIFF!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/welcome-to-ciff/) - A big welcome to filmmakers, film lovers, volunteers and friends of CIFF! Thanks so much for coming out and supporting us - you can check out the full festival schedule, including film screenings, special events and Points North panels at schedule. We'll see you at the movies! - [Hold Tight...](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/hold-tight/) - Our full program, as well as all scheduling information will be available tomorrow, right here on our website! Thanks for waiting...we hope to see you soon! - [First Round of "Official Selections" Announced!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/first-round-of-official-selections-announced/) - We've announced some amazing features that we'll be screening at this years Camden International Film Festival! Check them out here: http://camdenfilmfest.org/films More films, including our entire Shorts and Made in Maine programs announced very soon. We'll also be updating trailers and film information, as well as scheduling in the coming days. Check back daily for more - [CIFF Box Office Now Open!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-box-office-now-open-2/) - The CIFF Box Office is now open! If you plan on attending the 2012 Camden International Film Festival, get your pass today and save! We'll be running our Early Bird Special through August 1st. Buy now and save up to 20%. Purchasing a pass is the best way to experience the festival. Passes guarantee you - [Points North Pitch Call For Entries](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/points-north-pitch-call-for-entries/) - Don't miss this unique opportunity to pitch your project in development to an international delegation consisting of broadcasters, funders, programmers and producers. 5 documentary filmmakers will be chosen to pitch during the Points North Doc Forum on September 29, all during the 8th Camden International Film Festival! If you're holding up in a dark edit - [CIFF @ Berlinale](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-berlinale/) - "Life is much bigger than truth, actually." With those words, I knew I was at the Berlin Film Festival. Shared by seasoned documentarian Victor Kossakovsky with another acclaimed filmmaker, Sophie Fiennes, this back and forth on the stage of an old theater mirrored conversations about identity and the nature of reality taking place all over - [2012 Festival Dates Announced](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/2012-festival-dates-announced/) - The 8th Annual Camden International Film Festival will take place from September 27 - 30, 2012 throughout venues in Camden, Rockport and Rockland, Maine. We know it's a long way away, but we're excited! Mark your calendars now and join us as we celebrate nonfiction storytelling along the rugged coast of Maine. Passes on sale - [Awards and THANK YOU!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/awards-and-thank-you/) - And the awards go to... Harrell Award for Best Documentary: HELL AND BACK AGAIN. Special Jury Mention to AT NIGHT, THEY DANCE. Emerging Cinematic Vision Award: BOMBAY BEACH. Special Jury Mention to BLUE MERIDIAN. Finally, and most importantly, a heartfelt and sincere thanks to all the filmmakers, industry, sponsors, supporters, volunteers and audience members who - [Full 2011 Lineup Announced!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/full-2011-lineup-announced/) - We've unveiled our entire lineup including all feature and short screenings as well as our Made in Maine showcase and PANOPTIC: New Media screenings! Take a gander at the schedule, view the trailers and get your passes now! Also, make sure to check out the amazing industry leaders who will be attending for our 3rd - [2011 Feature Films Announced!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/2011-feature-films-announced/) - Official Selections announcements of the 2011 Camden International Film Festival began today. A list of all feature films are now available here. Check back regularly for shorts program, PANOPTIC features and Made in Maine showcase announcements in the coming days. We will also be updating our website with schedule information, as well as film trailers - [Early Bird Pass Discount Extended!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/early-bird-pass-discount-extended/) - Great news! We've extended our Early Bird Pass Discount through August 29th! Purchase your pass before then and save up to 20%. Purchasing a pass is the only way to guarantee a seat at this years event. We'll be announcing our entire program on the 29th of August so make sure to check back soon - [CIFF Passes Now on Sale!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-box-office-now-open/) - Passes to the 2011 Camden International Film Festival are now on sale! Purchase your passes here before August 15th and save big through our Early Bird Discount! You can there from here, we promise. And you should, it's going to be a grand weekend! We'll begin announcing information on our program and other special events - [Attending CIFF? Secure your lodging today!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/attending-ciff-secure-your-lodging-today/) - The 2011 Camden International Film Festival is right around the corner, and lodging space is at a premium. If you are planning on attending the festival, make sure to check out some of lodging partners. We're in the process of updating our accommodations page so check back often for up to date deals, but in - [Festival Programmer on Uniondocs Panel in NYC](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/festival-programmer-on-uniondocs-panel-in-nyc/) - Festival founder and programmer Ben Fowlie will be in NYC on a panel organized by Union Docs with fellow documentary programmers from Silverdocs, Sundance and RIDM in Montreal. The panel, "Why festivals? Doc film fest programmers discuss" will take place on Sunday, January 16th at the Union Docs head quarters in Brooklyn. The organization presents - [Award Winners Announced](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/award-winners-announced/) - Awards were announced at Cellardoor Winery and Vineyard in Lincolnville on Sunday, October 3 at the Awards Ceremony. Below is a list of the Award Winning Films from 2010. Emerging Cinematic Vision Award: ON THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE - directed by Stefanie Brockhaus and Andy Wolff Harrell Award: TANKOGRAD - directed by Boris B. - [CIFF Box Office and Hub](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/ciff-box-office-and-hub/) - Tomorrow is the BIG day! Hope you all are very excited! Make sure to stop by the CIFF Box Office and Hub to pick up your passes, purchases passes or learn more about the festival. It's right in town and we'll be there starting at noon. The address is the Washington Street Conference Room which - [Camden IFF 2010 Program](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/camden-iff-2010-program/) - Fall is in the air, tomatoes are being harvested and there's even a few early trees turning which means one thing -- the Camden IFF is now just one month away !! We'll be unleashing our massive 2010 program on Wednesday, September 1st right here on this very website. Check back then for more information - [Camden IFF 2010 Box Office](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/camden-iff-2010-box-office/) - Passes to the 2010 Camden International Film Festival and Points North Forum are now on sale! Purchase before August 25th and save big through our Early Bird Discount! Individual tickets and day passes to Points North will be available day of at the appropriate venues. Passes are the best way to experience the festival in - [Points North Pitch at this years Camden IFF](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/points-north-pitch-at-this-years-camden-iff/) - Are you a filmmaker working in New England? Got a documentary in develop? Looking for feedback? CIFF has got an outlet for you. This year the Points North Forum, a 2 day networking event running concurrently with CIFF, will introduce the inaugural Points North Pitch. 6 projects from New England will have the opportunity to - [Frederick Wiseman at the DocYard](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/frederick-wiseman-at-the-docyard/) - On Monday, July 19th legendary documentary film director Frederick Wiseman delighted a packed house, answering questions after a screening of one of his classics, HOSPITAL. The film was part of the bi-weekly screening series called The DocYard which takes place at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge, MA. The series is sponsored in part by the - [CIFF Director Will Attend SILVERDOCS 2010 as Jury Member](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/news/ciff-director-will-attend-silverdocs-2010-as-jury-member/) - Last week SILVERDOCS announced an impressive slate of documentary films for their 2010 festival. Camden IFF's Ben Fowlie has been asked to be on the shorts jury along with Aron Gaudet from THE WAY WE GET BY and Elena Fortes from the amazing doc fest and traveling showcase, AMBULANTE. We are very honored to be - [2010 SPIRIT AWARDS ANNOUNCED](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/2010-spirit-awards-announced/) - Over on the west coast nominations for the 2010 SPIRIT AWARDS were announced earlier today. Several of these films we've been following for quite some time so it's a real joy to see them making it to the finals in the awards season. Congrats to all nominated doc films. Michael Palmieri's and Donal Mosher's OCTOBER - [Oscars announce 2010 Documentary Shortlist](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/oscars-announce-2010-documentary-shortlist/) - 15 Feature documentary films were announced as the 2010 Oscar Shortlist on Wednesday evening. Congrats to all the nominated films and filmmakers! These 15 films will be whittled down over the next month and a half with one winner emerging on February 2nd. CIFF's track record continues as two alums make the cut, UNDER OUR - [Nominees Announced for 2009 IDA Awards](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/nominees-announced-for-2009-ida-awards/) - Hosted by Ira Glass and honoring Errol Morris, the IDA will celebrate its 2009 Awards on December 4th in LA. Congrats to POV, Natalia Almada, who will be recognized with the 2009 Jacqueline Donnet Emerging Documentary Filmmaker Award, (we spotted some major talent back in '05 with her film, AL OTRO LADO) and all the - [Help support and promote the broadcast premiere of THE WAY WE GET BY](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/help-support-and-promote-the-broadcast-premiere-of-the-way-we-get-by/) - This award winning film, and CIFF '08 Alum, will make its broadcast premiere on Nov. 11 on PBS as part of the POV series. Mark you calendars now and tell your friends. For more information on how you can help promote this screening, visit www.pbs.org/pov/waywegetby/promote.php. - [FOOD, INC at SPACE](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/uncategorized/food-inc-at-space/) - Good friend and fellow doc programmer, Jon Courtney has managed to scoop up one of the most anticipated docs of the year thus far. FOOD, INC. will be playing at the SPACE GALLERY in Portland, ME for one night only as part of its FOOD & FARM Series that kicks off this Thursday and continues ## Pages - [Home](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/) - [CIFF 2025](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/) - CIFF XXII | September 17-20, 2026 Save the date for the 22nd annual Camden International Film Festival September 17-20th, in person at various venues throughout Camden, Rockport, and Rockland, Maine! As always, CIFF will feature a slate of boundary-pushing documentary films and filmmakers from across the globe. Camden International Film Festival is celebrating its - [Points North Presents Screening Series](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/community/points-north-presents/) - POINTS NORTH PRESENTS Points North Presents is a monthly screening series from the team behind the Camden International Film Festival. In collaboration with the Strand Theatre, we’re bringing some of the year’s best documentaries to Midcoast Maine. On the fourth Thursday of May, June, July, and August we will gather in the historic Strand to share - [Our Story](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/about-us/our-story/) - About UsOur MissionThe Points North Institute is a launching pad for the next generation of nonfiction storytellers. We build a unique, interdisciplinary community of filmmakers, artists, journalists, industry leaders and local audiences, forming a creative hub where stories and talent are discovered, collaborations are born, and the future of nonfiction media is shaped. Our programs - [Box Office](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/box-office/) - BOX OFFICE Camden International Film Festival returns September 17–20 across Camden, Rockport, and Rockland, Maine. Check back in Spring 2026 for pass information. The CIFF Box Office will reopen June 1st, 2026. If you have any pressing questions, please reach out to us at boxoffice@camdenfilmfest.org or 207-200-3171. BOX OFFICE The Camden International Film Festival returns - [Points North Forum](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/forum/) - POINTS NORTH FORUM Each year, the Points North Forum brings together the international documentary community for an intimate gathering that explores the art, business, and future of nonfiction storytelling. Set against the backdrop of a small-town festival, the Forum offers a rare space for filmmakers and industry leaders to connect, reflect, and spark new collaborations. Conversations - [Points North Pitch](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/points-north-pitch/) - POINTS NORTH PITCHSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 10:00am–1:00pm (Camden Opera House) A centerpiece of the Camden International Festival, the Points North Pitch offers a rare first-hand glimpse into a conversation between filmmakers and notable members of the nonfiction industry. This year, we’re thrilled to showcase six work-in-progress feature documentaries from some of today’s most compelling voices, sharing a - [Sponsorship](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/support/sponsorship/) - SPONSORSHIPAt Points North, we work with partners on a shared mission: to advance independent documentary filmmaking and build a vibrant, interdisciplinary network of filmmakers, artists, journalists, industry leaders, and local audiences. Together, we serve as a hub where bold, artful storytelling is championed, new voices are discovered, and the future of nonfiction media is shaped. - [Summer Party](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/summerparty/) - SUMMER PARTY 2026 Celebrating 10 years of Points North Come to Tenderwild Farm for an evening in the garden. Points North turns 10 this year, and we’re marking it with local artists, new films, good food, and a summer night worth dressing up for. We can’t wait to toast this achievement together. The event honors - [Diane Weyermann Fellowship](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/artist-programs/diane-weyermann-fellowship/) - DIANE WEYERMANN FELLOWSHIP DIANE WEYERMANN FELLOWSHIP Supporting filmmaking teams to develop significant works of art that highlight stories of moral and ethical urgency from around the world. Through her leadership roles at the Soros Foundation, Sundance Institute, and Participant, Diane Weyermann made immeasurable contributions to global expansion and artistic flourishing of independent documentary - [Annual Fund](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/support/annual-fund/) - INVEST IN ARTISTS AND THE CULTURAL VITALITY OF MIDCOAST MAINE! Impact the future of Points North. Our programs are deeply rooted in the communities that we serve, and gifts of all levels matter. Your gift will help us continue to build a more vibrant, diverse, and creative community that supports the next generation of documentary - [Community](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/community/) - COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Having grown since 2005 from a small-town, weekend film festival to a year-round organization with programs reaching communities across Maine during twelve months of the year, community is central to what we do. Our community-oriented programs fall into three categories: Points North Presents, Recovery in Maine, and Points North Campus. We explore new - [Support](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/support/) - SUPPORT POINTS NORTH INSTITUTE Our donors have helped us build one of the most respected platforms for documentary film in the world. Thank you! Support at any level helps us continue to celebrate the art of nonfiction storytelling. Dedicated donors sustain the Points North Institute, making possible all of our programs, including the Camden International Film - [Recovery in Maine](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/recovery-in-maine/) - RECOVERY IN MAINE Confronting the opioid crisis through documentary film and community discussion. Are you interested in hosting or organizing a screening with us? Please fill out our Screening Request form! Request a ScreeningAbout the Program About the Program Established in 2018, Points North’s Recovery in Maine program is a statewide series of documentary film - [Artist Programs](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/artist-programs/) - ARTIST PROGRAMS Our Artist Programs are designed to bring together filmmakers, artists, industry leaders and local audiences, forming a creative community on the coast of Maine that nurtures the careers of diverse nonfiction storytellers and helps them develop a stronger artistic voice. For program announcements and updates, please sign up for our newsletter or follow - [LEF/CIFF Fellowship](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/artist-programs/lef-ciff-fellowship/) - LEF/CIFF FELLOWSHIP A community of support for New England-based filmmakers. The LEF/CIFF Fellowship is an opportunity for 5 New England-based filmmaking teams to attend the 2026 Camden International Film Festival and connect with other filmmakers and industry leaders through a series of mentor-led project development workshops, networking events, and curated 1:1 meetings. CIFF has become - [Ellis-Beauregard Foundation Documentary Film Award](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/artist-programs/ellis-beauregard-foundation-documentary-film-award/) - ELLIS-BEAUREGARD FOUNDATION DOCUMENTARY FILM AWARD An initiative designed to support visionary US-based nonfiction filmmakers working at the post-production stage. The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation, in collaboration with Points North Institute, has launched the Ellis-Beauregard Foundation Documentary Film Award! The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation will provide one $50,000 unrestricted grant to a feature-length documentary currently in post-production, supporting ambitious, artist-driven - [Who We Are](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/about-us/who-we-are/) - Points North Staff Clio Berta Operations Manager she/her Clio Berta Operations Manager – she/her Clio Berta is an artist, musician and event producer based in Midcoast Maine. Before joining the Points North Institute team as Operations Manager, she spent three years working as the Special Events Coordinator for CIFF. In addition to orbiting the Points - [Points North Fellowship](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/artist-programs/points-north-fellowship/) - POINTS NORTH FELLOWSHIP A launching pad for the next generation of nonfiction storytellers The Points North Fellowship brings together up to six teams of early to mid-career filmmakers from around the world for an immersive fellowship and cohort experience designed to shape the next stages of their feature documentaries. More than just a pitch event, - [Submit to CIFF](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/submit/) - Submit to the 22nd edition of the Camden International Film Festival This year’s festival will take place throughout venues in Camden, Rockport, and Rockland, Maine from September 17-20, 2026. A filmmaker-first festival, CIFF’s program celebrates the myriad of possibilities that nonfiction cinema has to offer. Our programming team cherishes the medium not only for its ability - [CIFF Back Catalog](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/backcatalog/) - THE CIFF BACK CATALOG (2005-2025) Over the past 20 years, the Camden International Film Festival has exhibited over 1000 documentary films and immersive experiences. Through this interactive archive, we’re proud to share our “back catalog” of CIFF films and filmmakers. Their stories have inspired us, challenged us, and continuously expanded the creative possibilities of the - [Points North Campus](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/points-north-campus/) - POINTS NORTH CAMPUS Points North Campus provides university and high school students the opportunity to participate in discussions about the craft and business of documentary film and media, connecting them directly with filmmakers and industry professionals during the annual Camden International Film Festival. The Points North Campus provides a unique experience for students to understand - [Individual Giving](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/support/individual-giving/) - INDIVIDUAL GIVINGNearly 45% of our annual income is made up of donations from community members like you! Your gift will go to work immediately to provide more opportunities for the next generation of documentary filmmakers to find their voices. Join Points North Institute as we inspire, nurture, and celebrate creative nonfiction storytellers while strengthening Maine - [Sustainable Maine](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/sustainable-maine/) - SUSTAINABLE MAINESustainable Maine is a program of the Points North Institute in partnership with Working Films. The program is designed to connect Maine-based environmental leaders and allies with powerful documentary films that spark public dialogue and responsive, local actions to address the intersecting environmental challenges (and opportunities) related to climate change, ocean and land conservation, sustainable - [Jobs](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/about-us/jobs/) - JOBS Want to work for the Points North Institute? Each year we look for a number of qualified individuals who can help us put on a good show! If you like working in a fast-paced, creative environment, then we may have a spot for you. Jobs are added here on a rolling basis. Please check - [Contact](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/about-us/contact/) - CONTACTSPoints North Institute PO Box 836 Camden, Maine, 04843-0836 Telephone: 207-200-3171 General Inquiries: info@pointsnorthinstitute.org CIFF Passes: boxoffice@camdenfilmfest.org Press: press@pointsnorthinstitute.org Sponsorship: sponsorship@pointsnorthinstitute.org Donations: donate@pointsnorthinstitute.org Submissions: submissions@camdenfilmfest.org Artist Programs: artistprograms@pointsnorthinstitute.org Volunteer: volunteer@pointsnorthinstitute.org FOR FEDEX & UPS DELIVERIESPoints North Institute 310 Commercial Street, Unit 1 Rockport, Maine 04856 - [Volunteer](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/support/volunteer/) - IT TAKES A COMMUNITY…CIFF’s unique combination of screenings, masterclasses, workshops, and special events would not be possible without the generosity and support of our outstanding volunteer teams. They love film, love our communities, and work tirelessly to create the best CIFF experience possible for all our attendees and guests. We are excited to be recruiting - [North Star Fellowship](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/artist-programs/north-star-fellowship/) - NORTH STAR FELLOWSHIP Supporting innovative Black, Brown and Indigenous media artists or filmmakers developing projects that span the latitudes of creative nonfiction. Presented in collaboration with BlackStar, the North Star Fellowship supports four innovative Black, Brown and Indigenous media artists and filmmakers who are exploring experimental modes or genres which might include film, video installation, - [Pretty Wild Fellowship](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/artist-programs/pretty-wild-fellowship/) - PRETTY WILD FELLOWSHIP Spotlighting short documentary films honoring the outdoors and the stories anchored there. The Pretty Wild Fellowship provides financial and creative support for four cinematic, character-driven short documentary films that shine a light on the beauty, grandeur, and vulnerability of the outdoors and the people and stories that live there.The Fellowship supports - [Points North 1:1 Meetings](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/artist-programs/points-north-11-meetings/) - POINTS NORTH 1:1 MEETINGS ELIGIBILITY This program is invitation-only. To be considered, please submit an application to the Artist Program that best fits your project. Pictured below are the industry professionals that participated in the 2025 edition of the Points North 1:1s. This program is invitation-only. To be considered, please submit an application to the - [4th World Media Lab](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/artist-programs/4th-world-media-lab/) - 4TH WORLD MEDIA LAB Supporting career development for Indigenous storytellers We are thrilled to continue the 4th World Media Lab, a year-long immersive fellowship program supporting emerging and mid-career indigenous filmmakers and visual artists. This year marks the 10th cohort of the fellowship, a unique partnership between 4th World Media Lab (formerly called Indigenous Showcase) - [CIFF Community Guidelines](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/communityguidelines/) - Community Guidelines The Camden International Film Festival is a celebration of creative nonfiction in all its forms and an occasion to gather on the coast of Maine in appreciation of the vibrant, diverse global documentary community. We believe in the power of film to expose us to new perspectives and bold truth telling. At its - [CIFF Film Guide](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff-film-guide/) - View Camden International Film Festival film guide. - [CIFF Schedule](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff-schedule/) - [2024 Annual Appeal Zine](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/support/2024-annual-appeal-zine/) - [Annual Fund](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/support/individual-giving/annual-fund/) - [CIFF 2024 Film Browser](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-2024-film-browser/) - [Donor Dashboard](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/donor-dashboard/) - [SH Film](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/airtable-film/) - [CIFF 2023 Film Browser](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff/ciff-2023-film-browser/) - [CIFF 2023 (old)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/ciff-2023-old/) - Cinema is a beacon. CIFF XIX | 2023 The 19th Camden International Film Festival will feature a slate of boundary-pushing documentary films and filmmakers from across the globe. The festival will take place in person from September 14-17 at various venues throughout Camden and Rockland, Maine, and online from September 18-25. At Points North, we - [Fellowship Success Page](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/fellowship-success-page/) - Your application has been receivedThank you for applying to the 2023 Points North Fellowship. We will be in touch once selections have been made. If you have any questions regarding the process, email us at artistprograms@pointsnorthinstitute.org. FOLLOW US STAY IN TOUCH Leave this field empty if you're human: - [Filmmaker Portal](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/filmmaker-portal/) - FILMMAKER PORTALCongratulations on your film’s acceptance to the 2022 Camden International Film Festival! We’re excited to feature your film in our upcoming festival! On this page you’ll find the forms we need you to fill out as well as some resources relevant to your acceptance. Once again, congratulations on your achievement! The Filmmaker Solidarity Fund - [Donation Confirmation](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/donation-confirmation/) - Thank you.Your contribution will support the next generation of nonfiction storytellers. Thank you for your support. - [Fellowship header test](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/fellowship-header-test/) - POINTS NORTH FELLOWSHIPThe Points North Fellowship is a unique opportunity for six filmmakers (or filmmaking teams) to accelerate the development of their feature-length documentary projects through a combination of funding, focused mentorship, workshops, industry meetings and a public pitch session at the Camden International Film Festival. The Points North Fellowship includes: A cash stipend (2) All - [Newsletter Confirmation](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/newsletter-signup/) - You are subscribedThank you, your sign-up request was successful! Please check your email inbox to confirm. - [Staff - Milton](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/about-us/who-we-are-old/staff-milton/) - Bio – Milton GuillénBack Milton Guillén Programmer Milton Guillén is an award-winning Nicaraguan filmmaker and programmer whose work centers on the cinematic intersections of de-colonial ethnographic research and affect. Milton’s films have screened globally at CPH: DOX, Hot Docs, DOK Leipzig, Rooftop Films, and more. In 2017, his debut feature, The Maribor Uprisings, co-directed with - [The Shotwell Drive-In](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/community/drive-in/) - THE SHOTWELL DRIVE-INWelcome to our newest adventure, The Shotwell Drive-In! Our inaugural season at The Shotwell has come to a close. We will reopen in June with films running throughout the summer and during CIFF 2021. The venue is located conveniently just off of Route 1 in Rockport. Space at The Shotwell is limited – - [Footer Test](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/footer-test/) - [Staff - Annie](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/about-us/who-we-are-old/staff-annie/) - Bio – Annie BrownBack Annie Brown Operations & Communications Manager Annie Brown, Operations & Communications Manager, grew up in Portland and has lived and worked in midcoast since 2006. She is a graduate of Bennington College and most recently ran events for the Farnsworth Art Museum. Her interests include strong coffee and earl grey, peonies, - [Staff - Kate](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/about-us/who-we-are-old/staff-kate/) - Bio – Kate LembergBack Kate Lemberg Artist Program Coordinator Kate is excited to be back with the CIFF team for a second year! Having received her BA and MA in Cinema Studies from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, she has since pivoted from academia to the film festival circuit. While you can typically find - [Staff - Mara](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/about-us/who-we-are-old/staff-mara/) - Bio – Mara BresnahanBack Mara Bresnahan Artist Programs Manager Mara Bresnahan is the Artist Programs Manager for the Points North Institute, Accessibility Consultant for the Netflix documentary Crip Camp (Sundance 2020 Audience Award) and Short Documentary Programmer for the Brooklyn Film Festival. In addition, she was the Festival Director for the Boston ReelAbilities Disability Film - [Staff - Scott](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/about-us/who-we-are-old/staff-scott/) - Bio – Scott SellBack Scott Sell Virtual Festival Producer Scott Sell is an independent commercial and documentary producer, cinematographer, editor, and writer operating out of the great state of Maine. A graduate of the Salt Institute of Documentary Studies and The Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University, he has worked as a reporter, a - [Staff - Kendra](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/about-us/who-we-are-old/staff-kendra/) - Bio – Kendra Denny AreyBack Kendra Denny Arey Recovery in Maine Coordinator Kendra Denny Arey is a Midcoast artist, currently working on her Master’s degree in Art Therapy and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University. In addition to her work on the Recovery in Maine Tour, Kendra started the Buddhist based recovery group, Rockland - [Staff - Sean](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/about-us/who-we-are-old/staff-sean/) - Bio – Sean FlynnBack Sean Flynn Program Director / Co-Founder Sean Flynn is the Program Director for the Points North Institute and has helped design and produce all Points North programs since 2011. Sean received a master’s degree from MIT’s Comparative Media Studies department, where he worked as a researcher at the MIT Open Documentary - [Staff - Ben](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/about-us/who-we-are-old/staff-ben/) - Bio – Ben FowlieBack Ben Fowlie Executive & Artistic Director / Co-Founder Ben Fowlie is the Executive Director of the Points North Institute, and the Founder of the Camden International Film Festival. He is a co-founder and co-programmer of The DocYard, an award-winning screening series in Cambridge, MA, and has served on juries at the - [My Account](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/my-account/) - [woocommerce_my_account] - [Cart](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/cart/) - [woocommerce_cart] - [About Us](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/about-us/) - [Transaction Failed](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/transaction-failed/) - We're sorry, your transaction failed to process. Please try again or contact site support. ## Portfolio - [Two Gods](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/two-gods/) - Two GodsA Muslim mortician takes two teenage boys under his wing and teaches them how to build caskets, wash bodies, and how to live. All of them are running from their pasts and struggle with coming of age in a place like Newark, New Jersey. Soon, they realize they need to rely on each other - [Truth or Consequences](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/truth-or-consequences/) - Truth or ConsequencesIn 1950, the residents of a small desert town in New Mexico voted to rename themselves after the game show, Truth or Consequences. Like many towns where work is scarce, they poured their dreams into the prosperity that might come. Now, nearly seventy years later, the same hopes are playing out as Spaceport - [Treasure Island](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/treasure-island/) - Treasure IslandA kaleidoscopic portrait of life in post-Hurricane María Puerto Rico. - [The Terrorist's Son](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-terrorists-son/) - The Terrorist’s SonThe Terrorist’s Son is an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the life of an Zak Ebrahim, an American boy raised by his terrorist father – the man who helped plan the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Zak Ebrahim has spent his life trying to understand what drew his father to terrorism, and struggled with - [The Gut](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-gut/) - The GutFilmed over two years in a small New England community struggling to emerge from the opioid epidemic and caught up in a battle over Syrian refugee resettlement, The Gut (working title) closely follows the lives of several intersecting but very different characters to explore what changes – and what doesn’t – when small town - [Eternal Life Fan Club](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/eternal-life-fan-club/) - Eternal Life Fan ClubA reclusive YouTuber and a Transhumanist politician embark on a road trip across the U.S in a 1978 RV modified to look like a coffin. Their mission? To convince the world they should never die. ETERNAL LIFE FAN CLUB is a lo-fi sci-fi documentary that raises a haunting question: in the near - [Closing Night Reception](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/closing-night-party/) - All Access Passholders only. - [Dowling Walsh Gallery Cocktail Reception](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/dowling-walsh-gallery-cocktail-reception/) - All Access Passholders only. - [LEF Foundation Reception](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/lef-foundation-reception/) - All Access Passholders only. - [Untitled Safer Schools Project](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/untitled-safer-schools-project/) - Untitled Safer Schools ProjectUNTITLED SAFER SCHOOLS PROJECT explores the landscape of 21st century school security in the United States, illuminating the complex ways in which we as a nation struggle to understand and prevent violence, and endeavor to create safer schools. Charting the paths of architects, entrepreneurs, security consultants, teachers, students, and parents, the film - [Stray](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/stray/) - StraySTRAY enters the world of Turkish street dogs. Ancient Greek philosophers thought stray dogs – penniless and true – were the most honest mirrors to humanity. STRAY weaves between the historical treatment of Turkish stray dogs and their current lives to bring this idea into the contemporary world. Date: September 14-18 Time: 10:00am – 8:00pm Location: Storyforms Barn, - [The Last Child](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-last-child/) - The Last ChildTHE LAST CHILD is about Ismaeel, a 23 year- old man who moves back into his parents house, and seems content to resume his role as the baby of the family. With little regard for any consequences that he may bear because of his own actions, Ismaeel doesn’t seem to register the meaning - [Aftermaths](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/aftermaths/) - AftermathsAFTERMATHS is a short hybrid documentary that explores the psychological impact of peace for FARC female rebels who have defined themselves for so long by war in Colombia. By focusing on a family of ex-rebels, it exposes the challenges of leaving armed life behind: the trauma, fears, hopes, dreams and difficulties of adapting to life - [Midnight Traveler](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/midnight-traveler/) - Midnight TravelerMIDNIGHT TRAVELER follows the struggles of a family of Afghan filmmakers on the run from the Taliban. Told from refugee-Director Hassan Fazili’s unique perspective, their story provides unprecedented access to the refugee experience and its portrayal in Western media. Date: September 14-18 Time: 10:00am – 8:00pm Location: Storyforms Barn, 21 Winter St., Rockland - [Jacinta](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/jacinta/) - JacintaJACINTA is a portrait of a family in Maine that is fractured by a cycle of addiction, incarceration, and crime. Date: September 14-18 Time: 10:00am – 8:00pm Location: Storyforms Barn, 21 Winter St., Rockland - [Hwangsa](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/hwangsa/) - HwangsaHWANGSA is a cinematic portrait of enormous dust storms, hazardous air quality, and the stories of the people along the path of the dust as it travels around the globe. Touching down in cities and towns from the Taklamakan Desert of Western China to the shores of California, we meet eight characters confronted by the - [Area 2](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/area-2/) - Area 2Over 100 African American men claim to have been tortured by Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge and his “Midnight Crew” of detectives between 1972 and 1991. AREA 2 explores the Chicago police torture saga through the stories of a broad spectrum of people connected to it, many of whom have never shared their extraordinary - [The Children's City](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-childrens-city/) - The Children’s CityJA BizTown is an 8,000 square foot kid-sized model city where each day over 150 students take on jobs from Mayor to Bank CEO to UPS driver in order to learn “how the real world works.” THE CHILDREN’S CITY follows fifth graders from suburban Portland, OR as they navigate this simulated world. This - [The Youth](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-youth/) - THE YOUTH explores a father’s search for answers after his firstborn is arrested in an FBI sting operation and accused of attempting to join ISIS in Syria. Through the journey of Yusuf Abdurahman and his family, THE YOUTH will confront issues of Islamophobia, the rise of radical Islam, and seek to understand what it means - [The Mountain and the Magic City](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/mountain-magic-city/) - In the shadow of a mountain, a place once known as the Magic City stands as a symbol of the American heartland, abandoned by industry and disappearing back into the forest. THE MOUNTAIN AND THE MAGIC CITY is an intimate portrait of neighbors forced to confront the issues dividing America today when a controversial national - [Belly of the Beast](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/belly-of-the-beast/) - BELLY OF THE BEAST intimately chronicles the journey of women fighting reproductive injustice in their communities. - [Border South](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/border-south/) - Since 2014 Mexico has deported more immigrants than the United States, becoming an expansion of the U.S. Southern Border and forever changing the migrant trail. Through a series of portraits BORDER SOUTH melds ethnography and cinema-verité to explore the harsh physical environment and brutal journey of undocumented Central American immigrants crossing Mexico towards the United - [How to Have an American Baby](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/how-to-have-an-american-baby/) - There is a city in Southern California that is teeming with pregnant women from China. Through a network of deeply personal vignettes, this film traces the human supply chain of the booming shadow economy of Chinese birth tourism from Beijing and Shanghai to Los Angeles—chronicling the fortunes and tragedies that befall the ordinary people caught - [Points North Pitch](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/points-north-pitch/) - Six teams of filmmakers selected for CIFF’s Points North Fellowship pitch their feature-length works-in-progress to a distinguished panel of funders, broadcasters and producers. - [Storyforms](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/storyforms/) - A strand of Points North programming that explores how nonfiction storytellers working across a variety of media. - [No Place For Children](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/no-place-for-children/) - Directed by: Carlye Rubin and Katie Green “No Place For Children” focuses on three families whose teenage sons were charged, convicted and sentenced to spend more years in prison than they’ve been alive. - [Whose Streets](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/whose-streets/) - Directed by: Sabaah Jordan, Damon Davis When an unarmed teenager is gunned down in a quiet neighborhood, longstanding tensions erupt. - [Coroner](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/coroner/) - Directed by: Ben Hethcoat CORONER follows Dr. Thomas Noguchi, one of the most important investigators in many of Hollywood’s most mysterious and controversial tragedies, earning him the nickname "Coroner to the Stars. - [The Family I Had](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-family-i-had/) - Charity walks a fine line between love and fear of her son Paris. It’s been ten years since he killed her daughter and she is left questioning his chance at redemption and her ability to forgive. We peel back the layers to reveal a family history previously marked by intra-family violence. Multiple accounts allow for - [A Woman's Work](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/a-womans-work/) - A Womans WorkNFL revenues are projected to surpass $13 billion in 2016. Water-boys and mascots can earn in excess of $50 thousand dollars per season, stadium concession workers earn above minimum wage plus tips. For over 50 years, the only visible women of the NFL were paid nothing or below legal wages until LACY blew - [CIFF After Dark: Part II](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/after-dark-saturday-night-party/) - All Access Passholders Only - [CIFF After Dark: Part I](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/friday-night-lights/) - This party is a surprise. Sponsored by Vimeo. All Access Passholders Only - [CIFF After Dark: Opening Night](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/opening-night-party/) - All Access Passholders Only - [Zero Days](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/zero-days/) - Alex Gibney | 116min | United States - [When Two Worlds Collide](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/when-two-worlds-collide/) - Heidi Brandenburg, Mathew Orzel | 103min | Peru - [What Tomorrow Brings](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/what-tomorrow-brings/) - Beth Murphy | 77min | United States - [Uzu](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/uzu/) - Gaspard Kuentz | 28min | Japan - [Triforce](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/triforce/) - Jack Schurman | 14min | United States - [time-lapse LED wall (the wall can see)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-wall-can-see/) - Alex Reben | United States - [Les Sauteurs (Those Who Jump)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/les-sauters-those-who-jump/) - Estephan Wagner, Moritz Siebert | 80min | Denmark - [These C*cksucking Tears](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/these-ccksucking-tears/) - Dan Taberski | 15min | United States - [Starless Dreams](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/starless-dreams/) - Mehrdad Oskouei | 76min | Iran - [Speaking is Difficult](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/speaking-is-difficult/) - AJ Schnack | 14min | United States - [Sonita](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/sonita/) - Rokhsareh Ghaem Maghami | 91min | Germany - [The Smog of the Sea](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/smog-of-the-sea/) - Ian Cheney | 28min | United States - [The Send-Off](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-send-off/) - Ivete Lucas, Patrick Bresnan | 12min | United States - [Salero](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/salero/) - Mike Plunkett | 76min | Bolivia, United States - [Salamanca](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/salamanca/) - Ruslan Fedotow, Aleksandra Kulak | 39min | Russian Federation - [Sacred Cod](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/sacred-cod/) - David Abel, Andy Laub, Steve Liss | 65min | United States - [Roundware: Rockland](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/roundware-rockland/) - Halsey Burgund | United States - [Return to Cuba: In the Footsteps of Walker Evans](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/return-to-cuba-walking-in-the-footsteps-of-walker-evans/) - Ross McDermott | 52min | United States - [Return to Chernobyl (VR)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/return-to-chernobyl/) - Frontline | 8 min | United States - [El Remolino (The Swirl)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/el-remolino/) - Laura Herrero Garvin | 73min | Mexico - [Rats](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/rats/) - Morgan Spurlock | 84min | United States - [The Prison in Twelve Landscapes](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-prison-in-twelve-landscapes/) - Brett Story | 87min | United States, Canada - [Ranger](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/ranger/) - Sandra Ignagni, Trevor Meier | 8min | Canada - [Pickle](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/pickle/) - Amy Nicholson | 16min | United States - [Peter and the Farm](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/peter-and-the-farm/) - Tony Stone | 91min | United States - [Pescatori Di Corpi (Fishing Bodies)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/pescatori-di-corpi-fishing-bodies/) - Michele Pennetta | 65min | Switzerland - [The Pearl](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-pearl/) - Jessica Dimmock, Christopher LaMarca | 97min | United States - [Peace in the Valley](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/peace-in-the-valley/) - Mike Palmieri, Donal Mosher | 15min | United States - [Nový Svět (A New World)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/novy-svet-a-new-world/) - James Lawrence, Alexandra Ames Lawrence | 9min | United States - [Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/norman-lear/) - Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady | 92min | United States - [Niege](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/niege/) - David Redmon & Ashley Sabin | 6min | United Kingdom - [Newtown](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/newtown/) - Kim A. Snyder | 83min | United States - [New York Cuts](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/new-york-cuts/) - Luke Lorentzen | 77min | United States - [La Natura Delle Cose (The Nature of Things)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/la-natura-delle-cose-the-nature-of-things/) - Laura Viezzoli | 68min | Italy - [National Bird](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/national-bird/) - Sonia Kennebeck | 92min | United States - [My Aleppo](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/my-aleppo/) - Melissa Langer | 18min | United States - [A Man Returned](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/a-man-returned/) - Mahdi Fleifel | 30min | United Kingdom - [Mining Poems or Odes](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/mining-poems-or-odes/) - Callum Rice | 11min | United Kingdom - [The Maribor Uprisings: A Live Participatory Documentary (Work in Progress)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-maribor-uprisings-a-live-participatory-documentary/) - Maple Razsa, Milton Guillén | 90 min | United States - [The Long Haul](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-long-haul/) - Chloe White, Will Davies | 10min | United Kingdom - [Life, Animated](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/life-animated/) - Roger Ross Williams | 91min | United States - [Liberation: The User's Guide](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/liberations-the-users-guide/) - Alexander Kuznetsov | 80min | France - [The Land of The Enlightened](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-land-of-the-enlightened/) - Pieter-Jan De Pue | 87min | Belgium - [La Laguna (The Lagoon)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/la-laguna-the-lagoon/) - Aaron Schock | 40min | Mexico - [Kate Plays Christine](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/kate-plays-christine/) - Robert Greene | 112min | United States - [Joe's Violin](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/joes-violin/) - Kahane Cooperman | 24min | United States - [The Islands and The Whales](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-island-and-the-whales/) - Mike Day | 82min | United Kingdom, Scotland - [Indefinite Pitch](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/indefinite-pitch/) - James N. Kienitz Wilkins | 23min | United States - [In Defense of the Rocket](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/in-defense-of-the-rocket/) - Martin Ginestie | 5min | United Kingdom - [Hopptornet (Ten Meter Tower)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/hopptornet-ten-meter-tower/) - Maximilien Van Aertryck, Axel Danielson | 16min | Sweden - [The Happy Film](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-happy-film/) - Stefan Sagmeister, Ben Nabors, Hillman Curtis | 95min | United States - [Gulistan, Land of Roses](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/gulistan-land-of-roses/) - Zaynê Akyol | 86min | Canada, Germany - [Guided](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/guided/) - Bridget Besaw | 18min | United States - [Good White People](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/good-white-people/) - Jarrod Welling-Cann, Erick Stoll | 16min | United States - [Gatekeeper](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/gatekeeper/) - Yung Chang | 40min | Canada - [Following Seas](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/following-seas/) - Tyler Kelley, Araby Williams | 94min | United States - [First Light](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/first-light/) - Adam Mazo, Ben Pender-Cudlip | 13min | United States - [Figura (Figure)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/figura-figure/) - Katarzyna Gondek | 8min | Poland, Belgium - [The Fight for Falluja (VR)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/fight-for-fallujah/) - Ben C. Solomon | 11 min | United States - [Extremis](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/extremis/) - Dan Krauss | 24min | United States - [The Emperor of Time](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-emperor-of-time/) - Drew Christie | 6min | United States - [Easter Rising: Voice of a Rebel (VR)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/easter-rising-voice-of-a-rebel/) - Oscar Raby | 12 min | United Kingdom, Australia - [The Dog](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-dog/) - Drea Cooper, Zackary Canepari | 8min | United States - [Do Not Resist](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/do-not-resist/) - Craig Atkinson | 73min | United States - [(Dis)Locate](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/dislocate/) - Billy Wirasnik | United States - [Deep in the Heart of Brooklyn (VR)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/deep-in-the-heart-of-brooklyn/) - Matthew Niederhauser, John Fitzgerald | 3 min | United States - [Dead Slow Ahead](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/dead-slow-ahead/) - Maure Herce | 74min | Spain - [Contemporary Color](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/contemporary-color/) - Turner Ross, Bill Ross IV | 107min | United States - [Command and Control](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/command-and-control/) - Robert Kenner | 92min | United States - [Cameraperson](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/cameraperson/) - Kirsten Johnson | 102min | United States - [Brothers](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/brothers/) - Aslaug Holm | 110min | Norway - [Black Belt](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/black-belt/) - Margaret Brown | 11min | United States - [Bisonhead](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/bisonhead/) - Elizabeth Lo | 9min | United States - [Bird Carver](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/bird-carver/) - Madeleine Cohen | 7min | Canada - [Best and Most Beautiful Things](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/best-and-most-beautiful-things/) - Garrett Zevgetis | 91min | United States - [Balloonfest](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/balloonfest/) - Nathan Truesdell | 6min | United States - [Bacon & God's Wrath](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/3412/) - Sol Friedman | 9min | Canada - [Ashley Bryan's World](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/ashley-bryans-world/) - Richard Kane | 31min | United States - [The Art of Flying](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-art-of-flying/) - Jan van IJken | 7min | Netherlands - [Another Kind of Girl](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/another-kind-of-girl/) - Khaldiya Jibawi | 9min | Jordan - [All This Panic](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/all-this-panic/) - Jenny Gage | 79min | United States - [All These Sleepless Nights](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/all-these-sleepless-nights/) - Michal Marczak | 100min | Poland - [All The Presidents' Heads](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/3407/) - Adam Roffman | 9min | United States - [Alison and NuDay Syria](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/alison-and-nuday-syria/) - Josh Gerritsen | 5min | United States - [The Ark (VR)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-ark/) - Kel O'Neil, Eline Jongsma | 7 min | United States - [The Argus Project](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-argus-project/) - Gan Golan | United States - [6x9: A VR Experience of Solitary Confinement](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/6x9-a-vr-experience-of-solitary-confinement/) - Francesca Panetta, Lindsay Poulton | 9 min | United Kingdom - [Rescue Breath](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/rescue-breath/) - Rescue BreathAfter his son holds up a bank while high on heroin, Kevin Blankenship, a successful doctor who reinvented the urgent care system, is forced out of retirement to battle the opioid epidemic that has swept through his home state of West Virginia. In his six-month, farming-based recovery center, addicts attempt to let go of - [The Feeling Of Being Watched](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-feeling-of-being-watched/) - The Feeling Of Being WatchedA filmmaker digs into tales of surveillance inside her Arab neighborhood in Chicago’s south suburbs and discovers that her hometown was the subject of the largest FBI terrorism investigation conducted before 9/11. The Feeling of Being Watched follows a filmmaker’s personal journey to discover the truth about why her community fell - [Midnight Family](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/midnight-family/) - Midnight FamilyThe Ochoa family operates a for-profit, independent ambulance in Mexico City. When they hear of an emergency over their illegal police radio, they rush to the scene with twin motives: saving lives and getting paid. Date: 5/13/2016 Time: 5:30pm Location: Points North Campus Schedule - [A Taste of Sky](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/a-taste-of-sky/) - A Taste Of SkyIn the dizzying heights of Bolivia’s capital of La Paz a gastronomical revolution is offering the possibility of hope to the country’s impoverished youth. We follow the trials and tribulations of GUSTU, the innovative cooking school and world-class restaurant of South America’s poorest country. Date: 5/13/2016 Time: 5:30pm Location: Points North Campus Schedule - [The Mountain and the Magic City](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-mountain-and-the-magic-city/) - The Mountain and the Magic CityIn the shadow of a northern mountain, a place once known as The Magic City stands on the brink of collapse, abandoned by industry and torn apart by a national park that threatens to unite or divide it. This is the story of what happens when the American dream is - [Printed Circuit](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/printed-circuit/) - Not far from Los Angeles, lies the unfinished California City. In this grid of thousands of crumbling streets, former LA gang members try to reinvent themselves, while being constantly haunted by their turbulent past. - [Some Days You're The Dog, Some Days You're The Tree](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/some-days-youre-the-dog/) - Chelsea Moynehan, Andrew Moynehan | United States - [Mobile](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/mobile/) - Eleanor Mortimer | United Kingdom - [Commodity City](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/commodity-city/) - Jessica Kingdon | United States - [The Art of Making Money](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/the-art-of-making-money/) - Nathan Truesdell | United States - [A Climate Calamity In The Gulf: Acid In The Gulf](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/a-climate-calamity-in-the-gulf-of-maine-part-2-acid-in-the-gulf/) - Hanji Chang, Andy O'brien | 5min | USA - [No Man's Land](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/untitled-malheur-documentary/) - On January 2, militia occupied the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in rural Oregon. The filmmakers were granted exceptional access to the inner workings of this 41-day siege. Events took a bloody turn when law enforcement waylaid the occupation leadership en route to a community meeting, killing one of their members. UNTITLED MALHEUR DOCUMENTARY explores this - [Above and Below](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/above-and-below/) - Mr. Keating | 90min | United States - [ALIVE INSIDE](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/alive-inside/) - ALIVE INSIDE is an exploration of music’s capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity. Filmmaker Michael Rossato‐Bennett follows social worker Dan Cohen as he fights against a broken healthcare system to demonstrate music’s ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those suffering from - [AGE OF CHAMPIONS
](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/age-of-champions
/) - AGE OF CHAMPIONS is an award‐winning PBS documentary following five competitors who sprint, leap, and swim for gold at the National Senior Olympics. You’ll meet a 100‐year‐old tennis champion, 86‐year‐old pole vaulter, and rough‐and‐tumble basketball grandmothers as they triumph over the limitations of age. The Washington Post called the film “infectiously inspiring” and theater audiences - [Film Title](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/portfolio-post-1/) - Matt Boutet | 77 min | Belgium This film is a wild ride through the tropical urban landscape of Maine. - [Untitled Project](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/untitled-project/) - Our film documents the complex, tortuous, and challenging process of creating nonfiction. We follow an acclaimed author, chronicling his reporting style, watching as he types out each word, and witnessing the ever changing dynamic with his subject and only source. The film is an unprecedented window into the relationship behind the story and an exclusive - [70-SOME YEARS](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/70-some-years/) - Riley Hooper | 6 min | U.S.A. Henry Bendinelli has been skiing for 70 some years. - [Fourth Wall](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/fourth-wall/) - Directed by: Luke MeyerThe history of the controversial New York City “psychotherapy sex cult” known as the Sullivanians - [¡No Soy Puta!](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/no-soy-puta/) - Directed by: Suzan Beraza¡No Soy Puta! tells the story of two women, a Haitian sex worker and a Dominican prostitute-turned-activist - [Greywater](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/greywater/) - Directed and Produced by: Jeff Unay Greywater is the story of Joe (40), a blue-collar, loving family man who finds solace in cage fighting amidst hard times at home. - [Documentary Master Classes](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio-items/documentary-master-classes/) - In an intimate workshop setting, acclaimed documentary directors, producers and editors discuss their work, inspiration and creative approach to story structure, character development and more. ## FAQs - [Pass Tech FAQ](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/faq-items/pass-tech-faq/) - How do I use my pass? Managing your pass Login to your Eventive account here: camdeniff.eventive.org/login View your passes by clicking the pass icon in the upper right corner. If you see Details Needed in red next to your pass, click Edit Details to fill in information still needed for your pass, like your name - [Hybrid Festival FAQ](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/faq-items/hybrid-festival-faq/) - But, what is a hybrid film festival?A hybrid festival means we’ll be exhibiting our program online and in person at the Showtime Cinema at the Shotwell Drive-In Theater, located 40 West Street in Rockport, Maine. The Showtime at the Shotwell will be our homebase for the 2020 festival. We will be hosting live stream Q&As ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/uncategorized/) - [CIFF](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/ciff/) - [News](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/news/) - [Points North Forum](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/points-north-forum/) - [Photos](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/photos/) - [New Films](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/new-films/) - [Contests](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/contests/) - [Theatres](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/theatres/) - [Politics](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/politics/) - [Environment](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/environment/) - [Awards](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/awards/) - [CIFF Alumni Screenings](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/ciff-alumni-screenings/) - [Events](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/events/) - [Film Business](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/film-business/) - [Panoptic](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/panoptic/) - [New Media](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/new-media-2/) - [Points North](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/points-north-2/) - [Courses](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/courses/) - [Storyforms](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/storyforms/) - [Features](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/features/) - [Shorts](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/shorts/) - [Shorts First 1](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/shorts/shorts-first-1/) - [Harrell Competition](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/features/harrell-competition/) - The 8 films in the Harrell Award stand out as some of the most significant documentaries of the year. These works from countries all around the world astonished us with their integrity and power, as well as a very particular vulnerability on behalf of the directors who have found unforgettable ways of acknowledging themselves within their work. - [Best of Fest](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/features/best-of-fest/) - [Cinematic Vision](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/features/emerging-visions/) - The Cinematic Vision (formerly Emerging Cinematic Vision) competition acknowledges the filmmakers that are actively, courageously, creatively reshaping our definition of documentary today. The films eligible for this award demarcated themselves from the documentary crowd by their ruthless and unprecedented directorial vision, and formula-flipping approach to the form. - [John Marshall Award](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/features/john-marshall-award/) - This competition recognizes excellence in contemporary ethnographic media, a form that is all the more significant in 2017 as we acknowledge the increasing complexity of the ethnographic eye and new expansive approaches to documentary subjects. The award is named after John Marshall, a pioneer in ethnographic filmmaking and is co-presented by Documentary Educational Resources. - [Shorts First 2](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/shorts/shorts-first-2/) - [Special Events](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/special-events/) - [Industry](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/industry/) - [Shorts First 3](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/shorts/shorts-first-3/) - [Shorts First 4](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/shorts/shorts-first-4/) - [Shorts Plus](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/shorts/shorts-plus/) - Think of these films as appetizers that screen before the main course of a feature film. - [Dirigo Docs](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/shorts/dirigo-docs/) - Dirigo is Maine’s state motto. It means “I direct” or “I lead,” having once been the only state to hold its elections in September. Dirigo Docs is a collection of short films from Maine from directors leading the state’s growing film scene. - [Artist Programs](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/artist-programs/) - [Shorts X](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/shorts/shorts-x/) - [Field of Vision Shorts](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/shorts/field-of-vision-shorts/) - [Shortform_Residency_Project](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/shortform_residency_project/) - [Spotlight](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/features/spotlight/) - [Mansky Retrospective](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/features/mansky-retrospective/) - No one has quite the wit, grit and color in portraying contemporary Russia as director Vitaly Manski. We’re humbled to welcome him Camden to share his genius in a Russian trilogy, set 5 years apart. - [Shorts First (Water)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/shorts/shorts-first-water/) - From space the earth is blue. Yet when astronauts first pierced the atmosphere, they went to photograph the barren moon, without a thought for how our planet would appear. These shorts all turn the lens back into the life waters of our world. - [Shorts First (Air)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/shorts/shorts-first-air/) - Air is uncontained. The people in this selection of shorts have crossed the borders of our geographic earth in search for something like the freedom of the winds. Though they remain caught in a series of earthly binds, their spirits soar. - [Shorts First (Metal)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/shorts/shorts-first-metal/) - Metal is structure – it is the machinery at work that moves the world, motivating and restricting what is possible. This program scrapes at the metal of our daily lives: the scaffolding of ideology and politics is all around us. - [Shorts First (Earth)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/shorts/shorts-first-earth/) - Earth is belonging, grounding. These films are filled with energy and explore the joys and trials of finding home, with a few animals as key characters. - [Shorts X (Fire)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/shorts/shorts-x-fire/) - [Home Page News and Events](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/category/home-page-news-and-events/) - For the home page “News & Events” section. ## Tags - [camden](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/camden/) - [CIFF](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/ciff/) - [documentary](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/documentary/) - [festival](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/festival/) - [film](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/film/) - [maine](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/maine/) - [rockland](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/rockland/) - [armwrestling](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/armwrestling/) - [iNKstories](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/inkstories/) - [Navid Khonsari](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/navid-khonsari/) - [Pulling John](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/pulling-john/) - [Vassiliki Knonsari](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/vassiliki-knonsari/) - [Apple](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/apple/) - [Green Label Artlog](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/green-label-artlog/) - [Insomnia Film Festival](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/insomnia-film-festival/) - [cinema](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/cinema/) - [dreamland](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/dreamland/) - [railroad square cinema](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/railroad-square-cinema/) - [Alaskan Child Care](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/alaskan-child-care/) - [Bernstein](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/bernstein/) - [Obama](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/obama/) - [Palin](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/palin/) - [Vote](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/vote/) - [When Clouds Clear](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/when-clouds-clear/) - [Andy Abrahams Wilson](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/andy-abrahams-wilson/) - [Awards](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/awards/) - [Open Eye Pictures](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/open-eye-pictures/) - [Shadow](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/shadow/) - [Under Our Skin](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/under-our-skin/) - [Barack Obama](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/barack-obama/) - [Bristol Bay](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/bristol-bay/) - [Edward Burtynsky](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/edward-burtynsky/) - [Felt Soul Media](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/felt-soul-media/) - [Manufactured Landscapes](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/manufactured-landscapes/) - [Mining](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/mining/) - [Red Gold](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/red-gold/) - [Scott Hamilton-Kennedy](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/scott-hamilton-kennedy/) - [The Story of Stuff](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/the-story-of-stuff/) - [community gardens](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/community-gardens/) - [Harrell Award](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/harrell-award/) - [LA](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/la/) - [Oscar](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/oscar/) - [The Garden](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/the-garden/) - [Aron Gaudet](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/aron-gaudet/) - [Bangor Airport](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/bangor-airport/) - [Boston](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/boston/) - [Camden International Film Festival](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/camden-international-film-festival/) - [Gita Pullapilly](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/gita-pullapilly/) - [the way we get by](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/the-way-we-get-by/) - [Troop Greeters](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/troop-greeters/) - [WGBH](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/wgbh/) - [Ellen Kuras](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/ellen-kuras/) - [Laos Documentary](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/laos-documentary/) - [Nerakhoon](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/nerakhoon/) - [Pandinlao Films](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/pandinlao-films/) - [POV](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/pov/) - [Thavi](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/thavi/) - [Thavisouk Phrasavath](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/thavisouk-phrasavath/) - [The Betrayal](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/the-betrayal/) - [aj schnack](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/aj-schnack/) - [cinema eye honors](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/cinema-eye-honors/) - [full battle rattle](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/full-battle-rattle/) - [indiepix](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/indiepix/) - [life.support.music.](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/life-support-music/) - [oscars](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/oscars/) - [secrecy](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/secrecy/) - [09](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/09/) - [docs](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/docs/) - [EL GENERAL](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/el-general/) - [eric metzgar](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/eric-metzgar/) - [natalia almada](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/natalia-almada/) - [REPORTER](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/reporter/) - [sundance](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/sundance/) - [Brooklyn Underground](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/brooklyn-underground/) - [FILM.COM](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/film-com/) - [Harry Potter](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/harry-potter/) - [Josh Koury](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/josh-koury/) - [Laremy Legal](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/laremy-legal/) - [We Are Wizards](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/we-are-wizards/) - [Greenscreens](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/greenscreens/) - [Lincoln Center](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/lincoln-center/) - [Walter Reade Theater](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/walter-reade-theater/) - [Ben Affleck](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/ben-affleck/) - [Eric Daniel Metzgar](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/eric-daniel-metzgar/) - [HBO](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/hbo/) - [Merigold Moving Pictures](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/merigold-moving-pictures/) - [Nicholas Kristof](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/nicholas-kristof/) - [Academy Award](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/academy-award/) - [Encounters at the End of the World](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/encounters-at-the-end-of-the-world/) - [Herzog](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/herzog/) - [James Marsh](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/james-marsh/) - [Man on Wire](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/man-on-wire/) - [The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/the-betrayal-nerakhoon/) - [Tia Lessin](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/tia-lessin/) - [Trouble the Water](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/trouble-the-water/) - [Columbia](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/columbia/) - [David Wilson](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/david-wilson/) - [Missouri](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/missouri/) - [Paul Sturtz](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/paul-sturtz/) - [True/False](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/truefalse/) - [360 Marketing in Fashion](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/360-marketing-in-fashion/) - [Documentary Film](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/documentary-film/) - [Film and Fashion](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/film-and-fashion/) - [Isaac Mizrahi and Marketing](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/isaac-mizrahi-and-marketing/) - [Liz Cliaborne](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/liz-cliaborne/) - [Adam Yauch](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/adam-yauch/) - [Beastie Boys](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/beastie-boys/) - [garden](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/garden/) - [Oscilloscope](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/oscilloscope/) - [Oscilloscope Laboratories](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/oscilloscope-laboratories/) - [corn](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/corn/) - [curt ellis](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/curt-ellis/) - [DDT](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/ddt/) - [ian cheney](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/ian-cheney/) - [king corn](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/king-corn/) - [wicked delicate](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/wicked-delicate/) - [Adam Roffman](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/adam-roffman/) - [beetle queen conquers tokyo](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/beetle-queen-conquers-tokyo/) - [chloe crespi](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/chloe-crespi/) - [crude independence](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/crude-independence/) - [Died Young](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/died-young/) - [document](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/document/) - [Eileen Yaghoobian](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/eileen-yaghoobian/) - [Jessica Oreck](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/jessica-oreck/) - [jonas elrod](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/jonas-elrod/) - [Noah Hutton](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/noah-hutton/) - [Stayed Pretty](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/stayed-pretty/) - [sxsw](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/sxsw/) - [texas](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/texas/) - [this is all made up](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/this-is-all-made-up/) - [trust us](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/trust-us/) - [Vassiliki Khonsari](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/vassiliki-khonsari/) - [wake up](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/wake-up/) - [45365](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/45365/) - [Austin](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/austin/) - [Bill Ross](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/bill-ross/) - [doc](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/doc/) - [Garbage Dreams](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/garbage-dreams/) - [Geralyn Pezanoski](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/geralyn-pezanoski/) - [Greg O'Toole](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/greg-otoole/) - [Mai Iskander](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/mai-iskander/) - [Mine: Taken by Katrina](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/mine-taken-by-katrina/) - [Rivkah Beth Medow](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/rivkah-beth-medow/) - [Sons of a Gun](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/sons-of-a-gun/) - [Turner Ross](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/turner-ross/) - [bed of branches](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/bed-of-branches/) - [chances of the world changing](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/chances-of-the-world-changing/) - [eric dan](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/eric-dan/) - [innu nation](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/innu-nation/) - [labrador](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/labrador/) - [pbs](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/pbs/) - [Alan Kohl](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/alan-kohl/) - [Calling E.T.](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/calling-e-t/) - [Michel Orion Scott](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/michel-orion-scott/) - [Over the Hills and Far Away](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/over-the-hills-and-far-away/) - [Peter Gibson](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/peter-gibson/) - [Prosper de Roos](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/prosper-de-roos/) - [Roadsworth: Crossing the Line](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/roadsworth-crossing-the-line/) - [Alex Vlack](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/alex-vlack/) - [Amy Dotson](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/amy-dotson/) - [Bill Withers](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/bill-withers/) - [Late Night & Weekends](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/late-night-weekends/) - [Still Bill](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/still-bill/) - [Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/sweethearts-of-the-prison-rodeo/) - [Aron Guadet](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/aron-guadet/) - [life.supp](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/life-supp/) - [Simon Kilmurry](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/simon-kilmurry/) - [The W](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/the-w/) - [Peabody Award](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/peabody-award/) - [amy grill](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/amy-grill/) - [ashley sabin](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/ashley-sabin/) - [carnivelesque](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/carnivelesque/) - [david redmon](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/david-redmon/) - [films](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/films/) - [iffb](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/iffb/) - [IFFBoston](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/iffboston/) - [indepedent film festival of boston](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/indepedent-film-festival-of-boston/) - [invisible girlfriend](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/invisible-girlfriend/) - [kimjongilia](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/kimjongilia/) - [mine](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/mine/) - [speaking in code](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/speaking-in-code/) - [food](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/food/) - [food and farm](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/food-and-farm/) - [inc](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/inc/) - [jon courtney](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/jon-courtney/) - [portland](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/portland/) - [space 538](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/space-538/) - [space gallery](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/space-gallery/) - [armory](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/armory/) - [arms and sleepers](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/arms-and-sleepers/) - [camden international film festiva](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/camden-international-film-festiva/) - [caspian](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/caspian/) - [cul de sac](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/cul-de-sac/) - [devil music ensemble](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/devil-music-ensemble/) - [handcranked productions](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/handcranked-productions/) - [modernista](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/modernista/) - [music](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/music/) - [northern lights productions](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/northern-lights-productions/) - [rich remsberg](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/rich-remsberg/) - [roger miller](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/roger-miller/) - [somerville](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/somerville/) - [split / signal](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/split-signal/) - [the books](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/the-books/) - [school](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/school/) - [The Greening of Southie](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/the-greening-of-southie/) - [Waldoboro](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/waldoboro/) - [britdoc](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/britdoc/) - [cape cod](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/cape-cod/) - [Cape Wind](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/cape-wind/) - [Cape Wind: The Fight for Future Power in America](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/cape-wind-the-fight-for-future-power-in-america/) - [Daniel Coffin](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/daniel-coffin/) - [fledgling fund](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/fledgling-fund/) - [Rebirth Productions](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/rebirth-productions/) - [Robbie Gemmel](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/robbie-gemmel/) - [Silverdocs](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/silverdocs/) - [sundance institute](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/sundance-institute/) - [The Good Pitch](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/the-good-pitch/) - [working films](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/working-films/) - [arts at the armory](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/arts-at-the-armory/) - [black yodel](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/black-yodel/) - [visual](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/visual/) - [Damani Baker](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/damani-baker/) - [Amanda Micheli](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/amanda-micheli/) - [ben fowlie](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/ben-fowlie/) - [Charles Beck](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/charles-beck/) - [louise rosen](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/louise-rosen/) - [Maine Media Workshops](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/maine-media-workshops/) - [Mimi Edmunds](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/mimi-edmunds/) - [MPBN](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/mpbn/) - [the workshops](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/the-workshops/) - [beetle queen con](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/beetle-queen-con/) - [brock enright: good times will never be the same](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/brock-enright-good-times-will-never-be-the-same/) - [donal mosher](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/donal-mosher/) - [filmmaker magazine](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/filmmaker-magazine/) - [ian olds](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/ian-olds/) - [jody lee lipes](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/jody-lee-lipes/) - [michael palmieri](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/michael-palmieri/) - [nicole opper](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/nicole-opper/) - [october country](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/october-country/) - [off and running](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/off-and-running/) - [camdenfilmfest](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/camdenfilmfest/) - [forum](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/forum/) - [Gucci Tribeca Fund](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/gucci-tribeca-fund/) - [Jalyn Henton](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/jalyn-henton/) - [LEF Foundation](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/lef-foundation/) - [Patricia Finneran](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/patricia-finneran/) - [POINTS NORTH](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/points-north/) - [Ryan Harrington](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/ryan-harrington/) - [Sara Archambault](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/sara-archambault/) - [Because We Were Born](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/because-we-were-born/) - [Jean Pierre Duret](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/jean-pierre-duret/) - [Leah Hurley](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/leah-hurley/) - [Patrick Shen](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/patrick-shen/) - [Rockport](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/rockport/) - [The Philosopher Kings](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/the-philosopher-kings/) - [AJ](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/aj/) - [cinema eye](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/cinema-eye/) - [Gotham Awards](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/gotham-awards/) - [IFP](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/ifp/) - [nonfiction](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/nonfiction/) - [Sheffield Doc Fest](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/sheffield-doc-fest/) - [Spirit Awards](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/spirit-awards/) - [Truer Than Fiction](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/truer-than-fiction/) - [Tuner Ross](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/tuner-ross/) - [All These Wonderful Things](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/all-these-wonderful-things/) - [best](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/best/) - [blog](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/blog/) - [film festivals](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/film-festivals/) - [sean flynn](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/sean-flynn/) - [thom powers](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/thom-powers/) - [Miss Gulag](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/miss-gulag/) - [Raphaela Niehausen](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/raphaela-niehausen/) - [Stranger Than Fiction](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/stranger-than-fiction/) - [Toronto International Film Festival](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/toronto-international-film-festival/) - [bavc](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/bavc/) - [carol varney](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/carol-varney/) - [dominic musacchio](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/dominic-musacchio/) - [true / false](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/true-false/) - [apt](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/apt/) - [cynthia fennemen](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/cynthia-fennemen/) - [maine film and video association](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/maine-film-and-video-association/) - [maine studios](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/maine-studios/) - [mary lampson](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/mary-lampson/) - [mfva](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/mfva/) - [tom koch](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/tom-koch/) - [Independent Spirt Awards](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/independent-spirt-awards/) - [Mike Palmieri](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/mike-palmieri/) - [canada](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/canada/) - [Constants](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/constants/) - [david wants to fly](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/david-wants-to-fly/) - [film festival](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/film-festival/) - [freetime machos](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/freetime-machos/) - [hot docs](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/hot-docs/) - [sean farnel](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/sean-farnel/) - [space tourists](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/space-tourists/) - [toronto](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/toronto/) - [Ambulante](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/ambulante/) - [Channel 4](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/channel-4/) - [Elena Fortes](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/elena-fortes/) - [Fred Wiseman](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/fred-wiseman/) - [Sky Sitney](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/sky-sitney/) - [Alleluia Junction](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/alleluia-junction/) - [Dana Rae Warren](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/dana-rae-warren/) - [NorthEast Historic Film](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/northeast-historic-film/) - [Strand Theatre](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/strand-theatre/) - [brattle theatre](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/brattle-theatre/) - [frederick wiseman](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/frederick-wiseman/) - [The DocYard](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/the-docyard/) - [camden iff](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/camden-iff/) - [camden internatioal film festival](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/camden-internatioal-film-festival/) - [pitch](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/pitch/) - [points north forum](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/points-north-forum/) - [box office](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/box-office/) - [passes](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/passes/) - [tickets](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/tickets/) - [vip](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/vip/) - [museum of moving images](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/museum-of-moving-images/) - [non ficiton](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/non-ficiton/) - [ridm](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/ridm/) - [union docs](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/union-docs/) - [art](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/art/) - [art installation](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/art-installation/) - [asymmetrick arts](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/asymmetrick-arts/) - [installation](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/installation/) - [new media](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/new-media/) - [Panoptic](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/panoptic/) - [Amy Winehouse](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/amy-winehouse/) - [SundanceNow](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/sundancenow/) - [Camden Opera House - Auditorium](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/camden-opera-house-auditorium/) - [Rockport Opera House](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/rockport-opera-house/) - [Farnsworth Art Museum](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/tag/farnsworth-art-museum/) ## Portfolio Categories - [Films](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/films/) - [Points North Forum 2016](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/points-north-forum/) - [Shorts](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/shorts/) - [CIFF 2016](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/ciff-2016/) - [Features](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/features/) - [PN 2016](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/pn-2016/) - [CIFF 2015](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/ciff-2015/) - [John Marshall Award Nominee](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/marshall-award/) - [Fest Favorites](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/fest-favorites/) - [Emerging Visions](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/emerging-visions/) - [Harrell Competition](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/harrell-competition/) - [Dirigo Docs](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/dirigo-docs/) - [Masterclasses](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/masterclasses/) - [Panels](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/panels/) - [Storyforms](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/storyforms/) - [Pitches](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/pitches/) - [Special Events](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/special-events/) - [After Dark](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/after-dark/) - [Receptions](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/receptions/) - [Camden/TFI Retreat](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/camdentfi-retreat/) - [Retreat 2016](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/retreat-2016/) - [Shorts First 1](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/shorts-first-1/) - [Shorts First 2](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/shorts-first-2/) - [Shorts First 3](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/shorts-first-3/) - [Shorts Plus](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/shorts-plus/) - [Points North Fellowship](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/points-north-fellowship/) - [Points North Fellows 2016](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/points-north-fellows-2016/) - [Storyforms 2016](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/storyforms-2016/) - [Shortform Editing Residency 2016](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/shortform-editing-residency-2016/) - [Shorts First 4](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/shorts-first-4-shorts/) - [Retreat 2017](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/retreat2017/) - [Shortform Editing Residency 2017](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/shortform-editing-residency-2017/) - [Points North Fellows 2017](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/points-north-fellows-2017/) - [Retreat 2018](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/portfolio_category/retreat-2018/) ## FAQ Categories - [Pass Tech](https://pointsnorthinstitute.org/faq_category/pass-tech/)