Reindalen

In the Arctic tundra, two friends and their dog uncover how Svalbard reindeer, the world’s smallest and fattest reindeer, are thriving because climate change is causing rising temperatures to this usually frozen terrain, providing a bonanza of food. But are they seeing a positive side effect of climate change in the Arctic or witnessing the end of innocence for Svalbard reindeer?

Sponsored by Skinner Law Firm

Filmmaker: Morgan Heim

Running Time: 14 mins

Language: English

Type: Official Selection – Short

ACFF 2026 Official Selection
Reindalen, Morgan Heim - Filmmaker

Morgan (Mo) Heim is a National Geographic Explorer and the founder of Neon Raven Story Labs, an independent production house exploring personal human stories behind protecting wildlife and their ecosystems. With a background in ecology and environmental journalism, she shares the beauty, humor, and perseverance in wildlife stories and how those relationships shape our lives. Heim is a Senior Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers, Osher Fellow, and co-founder of Her Wild Vision Initiative.

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