Reel Mendo

BRIDGING THE GAP

Directed by Laurie York & Carmen Goodyear

The Albion River Bridge on the Mendocino Coast is the last remaining wooden trestle highway bridge in California and perhaps in the United States. Will local residents be able to save this historic bridge from destruction? 4 min.

HOME

Directed by Molly Mielke

A farewell to childhood. A  girl reflects on the meaning of home amidst the delicate transition from youth to adulthood. 5 min.

SUSTAINABLE FISHING IN NOYO HARBOR

Directed by Mischa Hedges

Following its heyday in the 1950s and 1960s, the fishing industry in Noyo Harbor suffered major decline. The Noyo Center for Marine Science is partnering with local fishermen and the community to support the fishing industry’s restoration and longer term viability. 6 min.

BREAK THE SILENCE

Directed by Willow O’Feral

Excerpt from a feature-length documentary, ‘Break the Silence’ features raw, powerful, intimate interviews with 18 Southern Vermont women about their personal sexual & reproductive health histories. Vermont women from diverse backgrounds candidly recount their histories of sex ed, early sexual experiences, abortion, birth control, relationships, gender transition, menstruation, STIs, gynecological exams, sexual assault, pregnancy, pleasure, and much more. Break the Silence challenges social taboo with unflinching candor, courageous vulnerability, and often great humor. 20 min.

WINTER ON THE FARM

Directed by Laurie York

The simple life of a farmer/gardener preparing for Spring. 5 min.

MENDO

Directed by Jono Kordick.

MENDO pays tribute to Mendocino County, a place of such varied and unique beauty that film can’t do it justice. From the dramatic terrain to the diverse array of flora and fauna, Mendocino County is full of surprises, seen here through the lens of talented local filmmaker Jono Kordick. 3 min. Festival World Premiere.