Follow The Water
🏆 Winner of Best Kayaking Film 2026 sponsored by Matterhorn Protects
This short documentary follows a crew that embarks on a source-to-sea kayaking adventure. The goal was to find the source of the drinking water for Portland, Maine, then follow the water on its journey to the ocean. Along the way, the paddlers encountered many amazing people and organizations.
Director: Paul Friedman
Producers: Paul Friedman, Spencer Mendell
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