With over a decade of experience in community-centered storytelling, Maine-based filmmaker Madison McClintock focuses on process, prioritizing ethics and values in her work. Madison’s work aims to elevate the human stories behind environmental conservation and cultural heritage preservation.

Her Inherent Belonging follows the lives of craftswomen in Finland, showcasing their mastery, processes, and connection to place-based heritage over the changing seasons. Each of their stories highlights a key moment of womanhood and the rich sense of belonging found when we connect to the past.