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.
(Link upon request)
Palm Springs International Short Fest, USA, 2023
Official Selection, in competition
WINNER: Best Student Documentary Short / Niko VäistöTAMPERE FILM FEStIVAL, FINLAND 2023
National Competition
NOMINEE: Best Short Film / Niko VäistöEnergaCamerimage, Poland, 2022
Short Documentary Films Competition
NOMINEE: Golden Frog / Aku KoskinenHIFF - Rakkautta & Anarkiaa, Finland, 2022
Cut to the Chase - R&A Shorts competition
WINNER: Best Student Film / Niko VäistöPÖFF - Black Nights Film Festival, Estonia, 2022
Doc@Shorts - Official Selection