POLAR NIGHT LIGHT /
KAAMOKSEN VALOSSA

Documentary short
(2022)

Director: Niko Väistö
Cinematography: Aku Koskinen
Producer: Ella Ruohonen / Aalto University

Antti, a musher from Northern Finland, won't give up his way of life despite being advised contrarily. In the dogsled world there is no going back after hopping on the sledge. "Polar Night Light" is a short documentary of love for sled dogs. The film follows Antti during the polar night while his freedom to be himself is being compromised.

  • Palm Springs International Short Fest, USA, 2023

    Official Selection, in competition
    WINNER: Best Student Documentary Short / Niko Väistö

  • TAMPERE FILM FEStIVAL, FINLAND 2023

    National Competition
    NOMINEE: Best Short Film / Niko Väistö

  • EnergaCamerimage, Poland, 2022

    Short Documentary Films Competition
    NOMINEE: Golden Frog / Aku Koskinen

  • HIFF - Rakkautta & Anarkiaa, Finland, 2022

    Cut to the Chase - R&A Shorts competition
    WINNER: Best Student Film / Niko Väistö

  • PÖFF - Black Nights Film Festival, Estonia, 2022

    Doc@Shorts - Official Selection