Island Nation

Cannes Docs

Island Nation

Category: The Five Nordics Showcase

Directed by: Nikolai Galitzine

Produced by: Dögg Mósesdóttir | Northern Wave Productions (Iceland)

Country of Production: Iceland, UK

Original Title: Eyríki

Runtime: 74'

Expected Release: May 2026

Production Stage: Post-Production

1st Feature: Yes

Looking for: Sales Agents, Festivals, Strategic Guidance, Post-production Funding

Synopsis:

A love letter to a remote Arctic community going through upheaval, depopulation and climate change.

Director’s Profile:

Nikolai Galitzine has worked in Iceland for over 15 years. He previously focused on cinematography and producing. His eclectic background in visual effects and directing award winning commercials led to coming full circle to make his own films and co-produce internationally. Island Nation is his first feature documentary as director/writer/cinematographer/editor.

Producer’s Profile:

Dögg Mósesdóttir is an Edda nominated Icelandic producer and a director and owner of Northern Wave Productions. She has produced documentary series, feature documentaries, shorts and music videos for the past 15 years of her career.