Being Caribou
In this feature-length documentary, husband and wife team Karsten Heuer (wildlife biologist) and Leanne Allison (environmentalist) follow a herd of 120,000 caribou on foot across 1500 km of Arctic tundra. In following the herd's migration, the couple hopes to raise awareness of the threats to the caribou's survival. Along the way they brave Arctic weather, icy rivers, hordes of mosquitoes and a very hungry grizzly bear. Dramatic footage and video diaries combine to provide an intimate perspective of an epic expedition.
Awards and distinctions
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Gemini Award for Best Science, Technology, Nature, Environment or Adventure Documentary ProgramGemini Awards, Toronto2006
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Award - Category: EnvironmentKendal Mountain Film Festival, Kendal2005
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Award for Best Environment and Conservation filmJapan Wildlife Film Festival, Tokyo2005
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Leo Award for Best Overall sound in a Documentary Program or SeriesLeo Award, Vancouver2005
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Leo Award for Best Documentary program or Series - Category: Nature/Environment/Adventure/Science/TehcnologyLeo Award, Vancouver2005
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Award for Best Environmental FilmMountain Film Festival, Telluride2005
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Award - Category: EarthInternational Festival of Mountain Film and Adventure, Bratislava2005
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Festival Grand Prize - Dan Culver AwardVancouver International Mountain Film Festival, Vancouver2005
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Award for Best Canadian Mountain FilmVancouver International Mountain Film Festival, Vancouver2005
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Jury's AwardFlagstaff Mountain Film Festival, Flagstaff2005
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Audience Favourite AwardIndependent Film and Video Festival, Victoria2005
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People's Choice Award for Best FilmWild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival, Nevada City2005
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Award for Best Nature FilmInternational Nature and Environmental (PINE) Film Festival, Portland2004
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Honorable MentionEarthVision Film & Video Festival, Santa Cruz2004
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AGF People's Choice AwardCalgary IInternational Film Festival, Calgary2004
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Federal Express Award for Most Popular Canadian Film - ex-aequo with WHAT REMAINS OF USInternational Film Festival, Vancouver2004
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Screening AwardInternational Wildlife Film Festival, Missoula2004
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Merit Award for Dedication to a nature CauseInternational Wildlife Film Festival, Missoula2004