Short story movie written by Michelle Murray and created by WILDsound Festival.

Review by Julie C. Sheppard:

A canine superhero is the name of the game in this entertaining short, Rif: The Snow Dog. This piece is a superb blend of marvellous storytelling, and a stunning slideshow that follows along with the narrative. It is well-recounted by the warm and expressive narrator who uses thoughtful and emphatic inflection throughout.

The tale is cleverly written with a well-formulated linear structure, beginning with a detailed description of Rif’s daily routine as an Alaskan Snow Dog with his team and owner, to a frightening accident, to a heroic commission. The slideshow consists of a breathtaking collection of photos, paintings, and other computer-generated images, all providing the viewer with beautiful vistas of the snowy north, gorgeous dogs, friendly turtles, fierce coyotes and wolves, and warm human faces.

The slideshow is enhanced with the use of clever fades and overlapping images for dramatic effect from time to time. This is a classic film suitable for a wide range of ages – – anyone who has a taste for outdoor adventure, and flashes of magic added in for good measure. Viewers are tantalized by the thought that new adventures will continue for Rif, this heroic canine.

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