Portland, Maine 04101 United States
5:00 PM
Join us for part two of our casual Filmmaker Roundtable! MOFF Filmmakers share experience and expertise on the adventure /environmental film grant and funding landscape. Topics include: finding grant opportunities, securing funding, and navigating distribution pathways beyond the festival circuit. Also, how to build your film’s audience and increase impact!
Panelists:
Moderator: Liz McGregor – Filmmaker, Boondocs Media
Liz has worn many hats in film and video, from product placement to producing. She has worked as an Assistant Director on independent feature films, such as Big Night and Drunks, and as a Producer of commercials. She has directed film festivals in New York City and Tahoe, California and has organized festival tours in Chile (Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour) and Maine (Mountainfilm on Tour, Fly Fishing Film Tour, Women’s Adventure Film Tour and Maine Outdoor Film Festival).
Harrison Buck – Filmmaker, DRAGON MOM
Pandion Creative is a production company owned and operated by independent filmmaker, Harrison Buck. Harrison is also a photographer, cinematographer, and ski designer, currently living in coastal New Hampshire with his wife, Mallory, and their two children. He has worked primarily in the outdoor and music industries, shooting with dozens of notable companies and individuals in those spaces. Harrison chooses to make films about people whose stories deserve to be told, and are often about subjects that need awareness and action from the community. These stories are often accompanied by well-curated and composed soundtracks, stunning nature visuals, and adventure sports. Harrison loves to participate in Q&As, as it gives him an opportunity to better advocate for the family in Dragon Mom and their community.
Alexi Liotti – Filmmaker, THE GUIDEBOOK
Alexi currently has two films on the international festival circuit, The Guidebook and Land Less, with recent official selections including BBK Mendi Film Festival, Torelló Mountain Film Festival, Dolomiti Mountain Film Festival, and the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, among others. His first feature documentary, Rematriation, received several international awards and also screened at MOFF. He has directed and DP’d films for ORTOVOX and The North Face, and has also worked with Arc’teryx and Red Bull. He’s currently developing a new mountain documentary in pre-production. His work focuses on environmental and mountain storytelling and the relationships between people, place, and stewardship.
Patrick Kirby – Filmmaker, THE RIVER’S GIFT Patrick Kirby (he/him) is a passionate filmmaker who finds inspiration in both family life and the natural world around him. With an M.A. in Film and Media Arts from American University, Patrick crafts visual narratives that connect with audiences on a deeply human level. Whether he’s exploring environmental issues, translating complex science, or documenting the experiences of veterans, Patrick is always looking for the people behind the story. He believes the heart of every project lies in the individuals at its center and he uses his skills to help them tell their stories with authenticity and impact. His filmmaking journey has taken him across diverse landscapes and important causes, creating environmental stories for the National Park Service, making science accessible for the Environmental Protection Agency, and capturing veterans’ voices at the VA, and highlighting Soldier Stories with the Army both stateside and deployed. Drawing from his own background as a veteran, Patrick brings a unique perspective and a deep respect for the people he documents. He’s particularly passionate about using documentary film to explore the relationship between people and their environment, finding the emotional core that resonates with viewers and inspires connection and change.