ONGOING PROJECT
SYNOPSIS
"Sijte" is a short film that explores the life of Evelina Solsten, the youngest female reindeer herder from the southern Sámi region of Sweden. Set in the starkly contrasting beauty of Swedish summer and winter, "Sijte" captures the intricate relationship between Evelina, her family, and their reindeers. Evelina’s story raises critical questions about the future of Sámi traditions and the challenges posed by modern-day colonialism and environmental changes.
Through the lens of the misunderstood ear- carving ceremony, a sacred act that bonds Sámi and reindeer, this film invites viewers to consider what we lose by not knowing this culture, and what is at stake if these practices and the cultural and ecological balance they uphold begin to collapse.
CLIENT
Passion Project / Own Project
TEAM
Director / Producer: Fanny Lindström
Creative Director / Photographer / DIT: Sam Mulvey
DOP: Christine Leuhusen
Producer: Julianne Honea
Second Camera / Drone: Erik Nylander
Editor / Stills: Hanna-Maria Rydberg
Sound: Kajsa Lorentzon
Assistant Producer: Johan Selin
Production Support: Carl-Johan Utsi
CREATIVE PROCESS
Our creative process mirrors Evelina’s dual world: the vast, untamed landscapes of Sápmi and the intimate bond she shares with her reindeer, family, and land.
Our approach is deeply rooted in long-term relationships, where scenes grew out of lived experiences, memories, and stories Evelina c shared with us. Some moments are shaped and re-created, others are purely observational, yet all remain grounded in reality. By blending documentary presence with subtle re-staging, we create a short film that stays truthful while allowing space for emotional and visual depth beyond traditional documentary form.
The land breathes, listens, and holds memory. Through light, weather, and seasonal shifts, Sápmi reflects Evelina’s inner world, her movement between responsibility, belonging, and becoming. This elevated visual language allows the film to move beyond documentation and into a cinematic experience.
