Nate Shore is a Bates College junior from Kennebunkport, Maine. He is majoring in Rhetoric, Film, and Screen Studies and pursuing a concentration in English. He serves as the Co-Chief of Bates EMS and works as a part-time Firefighter/AEMT in a few communities surrounding Bates. Nate’s interest in the Bates Film Festival stems from his interest in storytelling and exploring how we use films to make sense of our identities and communities. He is excited for the opportunity to work on this year’s festival!