The Maine Pod Week

Recapping Bates Film Fest, drinks in hand

Join Charlie and Julia for a recap conversation about the Bates Film Festival in Lewiston and Portland this past week. Stay tuned for the next festival at batesfilmfestival.com [http://batesfilmfestival.com]. Follow all our Maine film festival coverage this summer at themaineplayweek.com [http://themaineplayweek.com]. Find movie showtimes at themaineplayweek.com/showtimes. [http://themaineplayweek.com/showtimes] If you like our work, consider making a one-time contribution [https://donate.stripe.com/9B614nbaZbiFcYX547b7y00] or becoming a paid subscriber [https://themaineplayweek.substack.com/subscribe]! Questions? Comments? Upcoming screenings? Popcorn opinions? Email us at hello@themaineplayweek.com. Instagram: @themaineplayweek [https://www.instagram.com/themaineplayweek/] Facebook: facebook.com/themaineplayweek [https://www.facebook.com/themaineplayweek/] Bluesky: @themaineplayweek.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/themaineplayweek.bsky.social] See you at the movies! Get full access to The Maine Playweek at themaineplayweek.substack.com/subscribe [https://themaineplayweek.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Bates Film Fest is Back! In Conversation with the Student Organizers & Prof. Jon Cavallero

Nate interviewed his fellow Batesies about their film fest! Tune in for a great conversation about: - How film can inspire social change - Special guests with Maine connections - All-time favorites that kick-started the students’ passion for film Every two years Jon Cavallero and a group of students organize this film festival not just for the Bates community, but for everyone. All the events are free and open to the public, so just show up and grab a seat! The Maine Playweek is proud to be a media sponsor of the 2026 Bates Film Festival! The festival returns for its fifth edition this May 12-17 on campus in Lewiston and at various venues around Portland. See the full schedule at batesfilmfestival.com [https://batesfilmfestival.com/]. Find The Maine Playweek: Instagram: @themaineplayweek [https://www.instagram.com/themaineplayweek/]Facebook: The Maine Playweek [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558477454009]Substack: themaineplayweek.substack.com [https://themaineplayweek.substack.com/] Try out our new showtimes website [https://showtimes.themaineplayweek.com/]! Get full access to The Maine Playweek at themaineplayweek.substack.com/subscribe [https://themaineplayweek.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Episode 13: We Dug It

We got to go to the movies together!!! Much to discuss about people making movies in Maine this time!!! not only that, but we also get to talk about: * Julia Dunlavey, Journalist Extraordinaire (Julia’s interviews with Sam Dunning can be found here [https://pod.link/1800221853/episode/c3Vic3RhY2s6cG9zdDoxOTI3OTg5Nzc] and here [https://pod.link/1800221853/episode/c3Vic3RhY2s6cG9zdDoxNjkxMzA3ODA]) * the trouble with kayaks * Julia Dunlavey, Cultural Weathervane * our brand new showtimes page [https://showtimes.themaineplayweek.com/]!!!! * Julia Dunlavey, Time Optimizer Enjoy! check out showtimes.themaineplayweek.com [https://showtimes.themaineplayweek.com/] and let us know what you think! and as always, follow us @themaineplayweek [https://www.instagram.com/themaineplayweek/] on Instagram! Get full access to The Maine Playweek at themaineplayweek.substack.com/subscribe [https://themaineplayweek.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Episode 12: Scared Silly

hi again :) enjoying our new regular output? you BETTER be!!! it’s good to talk to your friends about the stuff you see in movies that activates your lizard brain. it’s not ACTUALLY a scary episode, we had a lot of fun talking about: * new offerings! * fun shirts * Nate’s theater major (he only gets to use it so often, okay??) * scary technology * scary vacuums * the canine-cinematic conundrum enjoy! check out showtimes.themaineplayweek.com and let us know what you think! and as always, follow us @themaineplayweek [https://www.instagram.com/themaineplayweek/] on Instagram! Get full access to The Maine Playweek at themaineplayweek.substack.com/subscribe [https://themaineplayweek.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Canoe Dig It? Is Coming Home to Maine: In Conversation with Director Sam Dunning

Brunswick-born director Sam Dunning is back home to tour his canoeing mockumentary Canoe Dig It? all around Maine, and he stopped by the Pod Week to chat about: * bullying your friends into seeing his movie * DIY film distribution is just emails and spreadsheets * what makes the film work with a theatrical audience * favorite Letterboxd reviews See CANOE DIG IT? at your local cinema this month: April 2 at 7pm | Nickelodeon Cinemas, PortlandApril 10 at 7pm | Magic Lantern Theater, BridgtonApril 11 at 7pm | Eveningstar Cinema, BrunswickApril 17 at 7pm | The Waldo Theatre, WaldoboroApril 22 at 7pm | Black Bear Cinemas, OronoApril 28 at 7pm | Colonial Theatre, BelfastMay 1 at 7:45pm | Smitty’s Cinemas, Topsham Catch The Maine Pod Week’s interview with Sam last summer [https://themaineplayweek.substack.com/p/in-conversation-with-sam-dunning] when Canoe Dig It? premiered at the Maine Outdoor Film Festival. Follow @canoedigitfilm [https://www.instagram.com/canoedigitfilm/] on Instagram Follow The Maine Playweek!Substack [https://themaineplayweek.substack.com/]Instagram: @themaineplayweek [https://www.instagram.com/themaineplayweek/] Get full access to The Maine Playweek at themaineplayweek.substack.com/subscribe [https://themaineplayweek.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]