Water Women Film Fest 2 [SOLD OUT]

5 films, 90 min.
Co-presented by Two Maine Mermaids and curated by Julia Dunlavey

Two Maine Mermaids presents the 2nd Annual Water Women Film Fest! Join us for an evening of short films, curated by Julia Dunlavey, celebrating stories of courage, community, and the transformative power of water. During this program, you’ll journey from Maine’s winter waters to the English Channel, meeting remarkable women who have found strength, healing, and community through their connection to the ocean, ponds, or the river. Every film you’ll see tonight offers a unique perspective on what it means to be a woman in, on, and near the water. Lady Shuckers will be on deck shucking oysters from woman owned & managed sea farms!

FILMS

“About Damn Time,” dir. Dana Romanoff (24 min.)

A boatman’s tale about the women who the iconic row dories in the Grand Canyon, their struggles to break into the current, and the passing of the oars to the next generation.

“When I’m in the Water,” dir. Kennedy Laylon (12 min.)

Amongst the hundreds of lively ponds that make up Cape Cod, there’s a thriving community of wildlife, foliage… and old women. Susan, the founder of “Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage”, has gathered a group of electrifying old women to battle the growing pollution in the ponds.

“Open Water,” dir. Miguel Temme (24 min.)

Nikki discovered the incredible strength and resilience of her mind and body while taking on daunting swims in extreme conditions. She now shares her expertise and passion for the sport with children of diverse abilities, training and guiding them to cross the English Channel as a relay team.

“The Black Mermaid,” dir. Zandile Ndhlovu (9 min.)

Meet Zandile Ndhlovu, who calls herself the Black Mermaid. Through her love of freediving, she challenges incomplete narratives around Black people and water, depicted as a powerful yet destructive entity by African folklore.

“Little Dippers,” dir. Mike Mallen (21 min.)

The Boothbay area cold water swimming group, the Little Dippers, welcome the winter season. Some needed the cold water to treat physical pain, others came for the mental and emotional relief the water could offer. Directed by local filmmaker Mike Mallen!

Water Women Film Fest is proudly sponsored by Finding Our Voices and Five Oysters Lobster Co.

Finding Our Voices is the grassroots, statewide nonprofit breaking the silence of domestic abuse and empowering our sister-survivors to cross over to the bright side of safety and freedom. We provide financial assistance, online support groups, healing retreats, and access to donated+dignified dental care. More info at FindingOurVoices.net

Five Islands Lobster Co. is a quintessential lobster shack nestled in the heart of a fishing village in ‘Maine’s prettiest harbor’. Voted best lobster roll 2024-2025!