Heidi Ewing

Independent film lives on ! Just wrapped “The Travel Writer” in Malta. I feel invigorated and inspired by the tremendous (and fully international) crew of tireless artists that came together to make this beautiful feature a reality. Diving into the edit now and can’t wait to share this with you all soon!

Grateful for a new cinematic adventure with creative, high quality people (and a pre-production puppy).

For Your Consideration - Best Documentary Feature “Delightful and emotive… Everyone is vulnerable to being swept up by this dreamy, sensitive story “ - IndieWire A recent ASC Documentary Award nominee and a New York Times Critics’ Pick, Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady’s FOLKTALES follows the journeys of youth finding their way in the Norwegian Arctic - with sled dogs by their side. Watch at home on Digital - /folktales/watch-at-home

🇳🇴 We loved our in-depth conversation about FOLKTALES with our colleague, the uber talented Norwegian filmmaker @benjaminree_ ! Link in bio! 🇳🇴

On Sat Jan 10th, Scandinavia House presents a special screening of FOLKTALES and Q&A with Directors Heidi Ewing & Rachel Grady, moderated by Emmy award-winning filmmaker, producer and writer Amir Bar-Lev. Shortlisted for Best Documentary Feature, FOLKTALES follows the story of teenagers - who on the precipice of adulthood, converge at a traditional folk high school in Arctic Norway. Dropped at the edge of the world, they must rely on only themselves, one another, and a loyal pack of sled dogs as they grow in unexpected directions. Visit: scandinaviahouse.org/event/folktales-oscars/ to secure a seat this Saturday 2pm at Scandinavia House.

Well, apart from getting a set of bangs that apparently made me unrecognizable for the last few months of 2025 (not pictured here), it was quite a positive year (apply all caveats!). Sadly we said goodbye to Doug’s dad George and also to Gigi who left us way too soon. Don’t take anything for granted ! On a high 🎵 note we celebrated my sister Juliet’s @singergal new Gershwin album. Rico @princericosuavecito of course won entertainer of the year. “Folktales” was my answer to anyone who asked what I’d been up to over the past couple of years and man was it a joy to show. One of the best things about making a new film is not only traveling to share it with strangers but also to reconnect with filmmakers, family and friends who I don’t get to commune with often enough. How great to play my hometown of Detroit where my parents got to see it - and also Chicago where all the cousins and uncles came out to support. I’m so damn lucky. How about that Bring Your Own Dog screening in Brooklyn? Thanks to @sundanceorg for the love launch and to @magnoliapics for making our theatrical dreams come true and for everyone who encourages this unconventional life I’ve chosen. No regrets. Come on, 2026, be a pal and be nice to us all! #bacalar @sffilm @ptownfilm @humanidff @nantucketfilmfestival @criticschoice @chrispenneheg @amnh @rooftopfilms @fifthseason @topicstudiosofficial

🐺 Folktales 🎥 Heidi Ewing & Rachel Grady 📽️ Documentaire 🌍 USA / Norvège 📅 Sortie : 24 décembre 2025 ✨ Folktales s’ouvre sur un mythe nordique : la sagesse ne se donne pas, elle se mérite. À l’image d’Hege, Björn Tore et Romain, trois jeunes en quête d’eux-mêmes qui partent au nord du cercle polaire, dans une université populaire norvégienne, apprendre la survie, le traîneau et la patience. Le documentaire suit leur année, entre épreuves physiques, solitude, feux difficiles à allumer et liens qui se tissent — avec les autres, et surtout avec les chiens. La caméra observe à distance, sans pathos, laissant émerger une croissance intérieure fragile mais réelle. Le mythe revient comme un fil conducteur, se mêlant aux pulls tricotés et aux destins qui se redessinent. 💛 Ce qu’on a vraiment aimé : 🐕 Les liens émouvants entre élèves et chiens 🔥 Les épreuves de survie filmées sans artifices 🧶 Le mythe nordique tissé tout au long du récit ❄️ Les paysages arctiques comme espace de guérison 🧠 La réflexion sur la solitude et le manque de nature 🔗 /folktales-ou-re-apprendre-a-etre-humain-e-dans-un-monde-parfait/ #documentaire #moviereview #norvège #mythology #cinema #folktales #norway

We are more than thrilled to announce @folktalesfilm has been shortlisted for Best Documentary Feature for the 98th @theacademy Awards! We’re delighted to be on the list alongside some incredibly strong films this year and we couldn’t be more excited. 💥 A huge shout out and thank you to our amazing team and collaborators that made this film so special: @toredvineliassen @larseoymo @shinylittle @rachelgrady @heidiewing @kari.anne.moe @gudmundur999 @liffern @espen.larsson @pasvikfolkehogskole @impact.partners.docs @topicstudiosofficial @fifthseason

We’re delighted to announce @folktalesfilm is screening at the @sunvalleyfilmfest this weekend! 📣📣 Don’t miss your chance to catch it at the Argyros Theatre - showing at 2:00pm MST, Sunday December 7th. #folktalesdocumentary #sunvalleyfilmfestival

As the world grows louder, a group of teens steps into stillness. FOLKTALES follows their search for purpose in the harsh Arctic, guided by seasoned teachers and a pack of resilient sled dogs 🐶 #FolktalesFilm is in UK cinemas now and available to buy or rent on Apple TV, Prime Video, YouTube & Sky Store. www.folktales.film

Our #FilmOfTheDay is Folktales - in cinemas December 5 from @dogwoof From the Academy Award-nominated filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, Folktales tells the timely and emotional story of teenagers who choose to spend an unconventional “gap year” learning to dog sled and survive the Arctic wilderness, in hopes of finding connection and meaning in the modern world.

Get cosy this Thanksgiving weekend with your dogs and some turkey watching @folktalesfilm . Available on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube and more! The perfect holiday film to watch with friends and family 🦃🐾