Night Owls follows migrating northern saw-whet owls from their capture by scientists to their release, illuminating the nocturnal side of bird research by headlamp and flashlight. By focusing on these little-known birds, the film offers an entrée into the mysteries of an animal world in constant movement around us. Please be cautious about sharing photos/videos of owls being handled out of context. This has caused the people involved in this research trouble in the past.

Leading an effort to revitalize the town of Skowhegan, Cory King is finding new ways to development the town economically and bring back tourists. Caitlin Elsaesser documents King's efforts to rebuild the town and how people in the town perceive King's approach.

Erin Mishkin documents the work of Jimmy Cox, a banjo maker, who manufactures every single part of the instrument. Mishkin speaks to Cox and his grandsons about building and designing the banjos in their workshop.

Kristen Hill documents the work of Kathleen Macy of North Haven, Maine.

Laurie Smith and Anne Pierter review different kinds of herbs that can cure various ailments.

Finding an old computer in his new apartment, Peter Lang-Stanton discovered a string of emails about a woman's dying friend. Lang-Stanton recounts his investigation to find the women who sent the emails and what happened to her friend, all while dealing with personal family concerns.

Although Great Diamond Island spans over 400 acres of land in Casco Bay, the island is split into two sides, leading to different ways the residents of the island view themselves. Bogart Salzberg investigates the two "sides" of the island to learn more about the island communities on Great Diamond Island.

Elizabeth Claffey captures the life of Laura Ochoa, a single mother who is raising a daughter alone after leaving an abusive husband.

Living in Eastport for 73 years, Helen Huntley's view of the city is shaped by her time there, and short time spent away. Pamela Wood speaks to Huntley about what life used to be like in the town.

Drug abuse infests the city of Bangor, and the newly synthesized drug, bath salts, only make the situation worse. Gillian Frisch documents the work of Tom Reagan, a drug recognition expert, as he fights against drug abuse with education.

Prairie Stuart-Wolff highlights the life of Laura Ochoa, a single mother who is raising a daughter alone after leaving an abusive husband. Stuart-Wolff speaks to Ochoa about her mexican heritage, immigrating to the United States, and her family.

Before doctors found cures to certain ailments, people used old remedies as medicine. Laurie Smith investigates the kind of herbs that were used to cure sickness.