About the Filmmaker

Elizabeth Covert

I’m a documentary filmmaker and Acadian descendant based in Waterville, Maine. As a dual U.S.–Canadian citizen, I have connections to both countries, and my family’s Acadian history is at the heart of Echoes of Exile: The Acadian Odyssey.

My connection to this history began with my mother and the stories she passed down to me. This film grows from that connection—a desire to follow those stories, understand the history behind them, and share them with others.

Most of the filming took place in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. I am working toward completing the documentary during 2027.

For inquiries about the film, contact liz@beltanefilms.com.