19-25 January
2026
Driven by the dream of filming the iconic wolffish in Northern Norway's kelp forests, an Italian photographer moves north. His quest quickly turns into a chilling discovery: the ocean floor is stripped bare, and the thriving sea forests have almost vanished. As the filmmaker investigates the mystery of the missing kelp, he uncovers how exploding sea urchin populations and human impact have pushed the Arctic coast to the edge.
Ismaele Tortella is a documentary director and wildlife cinematographer based in Tromsø, Northern Norway.
| Part of: | FFN SHORTS 5: The crucial moment |
| Director: | Ismaele Tortella |
| Country: | USA, Norway |
| Year: | 2025 |
| Run time: | 20m |
| Dialogue: | English |
| Subtitles: | English |
| Age limit: | 15 |