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Maine Lines

Maine Lines is an all-women's ski film that showcases the talent, passion, and camaraderie of female skiers in ski patrol, park, racing and backcountry settings, while exploring the unique and breathtaking landscapes that Maine has to offer. Maine Lines pushes the boundaries of women's skiing, but also unravels the 'why' behind their unwavering dedication to breaking stereotypes made with an all female cast and production crew.

  • Amanda Yolles
    Director
  • Caity Grant
    Editor
  • Amanda Yolles
    Executive Producer
  • Hannah Simmonds
    Producer
  • Nellie Ross
    Producer
  • Sally Thornburg
    Key Cast
    "Park Skier"
  • Cece Marshall
    Key Cast
    "Park Skier"
  • Kelly Siegal
    Key Cast
    "Ski Patroller"
  • Karen Finnochio
    Key Cast
    "UMF Ski Coach"
  • Hannah Simmonds
    Key Cast
    "Park Skier"
  • Daisy Gallagher
    Key Cast
    "Park Skier"
  • Ashley Murray
    Key Cast
    "Backcountry Ski Guide"
  • Eliza Robinson
    Key Cast
    "Ski Patroller "
  • Amanda Yolles
    Cinematographers
  • Ali Priganc
    Cinematographers
  • Caity Grant
    Cinematographers
  • Mac Gaither
    Cinematographers
  • Cece Marshall
    Sound
  • Caity Grant
    Sound
  • Qwynn Kobertz
    Sound
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Outdoor, Documentary, Ski Film
  • Runtime:
    24 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 25, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Bates College
Director Biography - Amanda Yolles

Amanda Yolles is a student at Bates College in Maine studying environmental studies and education. Amanda works as a ski patroller at Lost Valley and an EMT in Lewiston. She started Maine Lines Ski Film after being inspired by Advice for Girls, the all-women's ski film that debuted in Fall 2023. Amanda understands that women are eager for more representation in skiing and sports in general. There is a whole new generation of girls to inspire, bringing the joy of skiing and friendship to every young girl. Maine Lines will become part of this larger movement.

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Director Statement

Growing up skiing in Tahoe, I was surrounded by a competitive and inspired ski culture. However, as I aged through various ski and race programs, I realized that fewer and fewer girls were coming with me. Looking farther down the road into pro-skiing, the stage looked more bleak. Although I never aspired to go pro, starting my career as a ski patroller has made me acutely aware of the limited roles for women in higher professional sectors of the ski industry.

Growing up on Warren Miller films and Teton Gravity Research I was used to seeing men ski enormous lines, and I would think to myself, “I want to do that”, but it always seemed so unreachable. When the first all-women's ski film, Pretty Faces, came out in 2015, it was the first time I could see myself having a place in the skiing world. Fast forward to 2023, when Advice for Girls was released—I rushed to watch it when the crew toured the film in Maine.

There is still much work to be done with diversity, equity, and inclusion in the ski industry. Maine Lines tells the stories of everyday women working in the ski industry. These are women new to park skiing overcoming gender barriers, women trying a new backcountry route for the first time, and women who are racing and supporting one another. We want to be role models for young female skiers and want to inspire the next generation to dream big and know that they can do whatever they set their minds to. We can show the ski industry and young girls that women can ski at a high level in challenging terrain, while including and creating a supportive community.