Gabriella Rosi of Randolph, center, scrolls through her cellphone Friday while she holds a spot on the blanket for her sister during the 25th Maine International Film Festival kickoff party at Head of Falls in Waterville. Start Making Sense, a Talking Heads cover band, is performing at the event, sponsored in partnership with Waterville Creates and the Maine International Film Festival of Waterville.

Bob Gaudet, a technician for Ocean AVL, takes a break Friday under the stage as Start Making Sense, a Talking Heads cover band, takes the stage for the 25th Maine International Film Festival and Waterville Creates kickoff party at Head of Falls in Waterville.

Start Making Sense, a Talking Heads cover band, plays Friday at Head of Falls in Waterville to kick off the 25th Maine International Film Festival.

Jon Braun, lead singer for Start Making Sense, performs Friday with the Talking Heads cover band at Head of Falls in Waterville to kick off the 25th Maine International Film Festival.

Jon Braun, lead singer for Start Making Sense, performs Friday with the Talking Heads cover band at Head of Falls in Waterville to kick off the 25th Maine International Film Festival.

Start Making Sense, the Talking Heads cover band, plays Friday at Head of Falls in Waterville to kick off the 25th Maine International Film Festival.

“Diva,” a 35 mm film directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix, is screened Saturday in the Waterville Opera House during the 25th Maine International Film Festival.

“Diva,” a 35 mm film directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix, is screened Saturday in the Waterville Opera House during the 25th Maine International Film Festival.

People gather for beverages and food Friday at The Proper Pig food truck during the 25th Maine International Film Festival kickoff party at Head of Falls in Waterville.

The program for the 25th Maine International Film Festival in Waterville.


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