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KEEN and Max Romey to present Glacier Speak film at Kendal

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Leading outdoor footwear brand KEEN is delighted to announce its inaugural debut at the Kendal Mountain Festival (20th – 23rd November 2025), which sees them bringing KEEN Impact Maker and internationally acclaimed artist, film maker and climate activist, Max Romey to the UK for a programme of not to miss events, including film and industry gatherings, school educational sessions and water painting workshops and demos.

The Kendal Mountain Festival is an annual three-day celebration in the English Lake District that brings together films, literature, art and community events to showcase adventure, outdoor culture and the spirit of exploration. With a strong focus on environmentalism and sustainability, and legendary amongst outdoor enthusiasts, it’s a chance for communities to join together, share stories and dive into the challenges and rewards of life in the mountains.

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As part of their comprehensive programme at KMF 2025, KEEN will be presenting the UK & European premiere of the KEEN Effect film ‘Glacier Speak’, a sketch of an Alaskan glacier that sends watercolour artist Max Romey on a journey to find where his grandmother stood four decades ago. While trying to create the same sketch in the same place with the same materials—with only one page to guide him—he discovers that the glacier is trying to show him an even bigger picture.

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Of the release Max commented, “My hope is this film leaves people feeling a little bit lighter about the world. And that it lights a little bit of a spark – that a little action, a little person and a little army of goodness can go a really, really long way”.  

Through their Consciously Created approach—using responsibly sourced materials, safer chemicals, and PFAs free planet-friendly manufacturing—KEEN build footwear that helps protect the outdoors and places outside communities play. Highlights from their current AW25 collection include the Targhee IV comfort hiker, Jasper Zionic and the Seek – KEEN’s first ever trail running shoe.

Glacier Speak Director Max Romey

Not to miss highlights on this years’ KMF programme from KEEN and Max Romey include:

  • “Glacier Speak” – film screenings – Part of Explore Blue collection:
    • Friday 21st November,20:45pm, venue: The Studio, Brewery Arts Theatre (LA9 4HE)
    • Saturday 22nd November, 09.00am, Brewery Arts Theatre (LA9 4HE)
  • Signing/Meet & Greet – Festival attendees will have the opportunity to meet Max in person, ask questions/sign memorabilia & purchase postcards. Venue: KEEN Base Camp stand
    • Friday 21st   10-12.30pm, 13-15.00pm
    • Saturday 22nd  15 –17.30pm
  • Trailbound Sketches - Watercolour Painting Workshop – hosted by Max Romey.
    • Friday 21st November 2025 30 - 18.30pm – Abbots Hall Social Centre (LA9 4DN)
  • Live Watercolour Session with Max Romey
    • Sunday 23rd November – 14.45-15.15pm. Location: Gallery Stage
  • Meet the KEEN family Check out KEEN’s latest Consciously Created footwear collections and meet the brand team at their Base Camp stand (all weekend, Thurs evening through to Sunday evening)
  • Kendal for Schools - Mini festival with immersive workshop hosted by Max and film debut for local Kendal school pupils (Friday 21st November, by invite only)

Full details of the programme can be found at https://www.kendalmountainfestival.com/ and tickets for screenings and KEEN’s sponsored events will go on sale from 1st November at  https://tickets.kendalmountainfestival.com/schedule

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