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East 3 - Exploring a Frozen Frontier

Synopsis

East 3 explores the Arctic town of Inuvik. The film investigates life in the sub-zero temperatures of the Canadian wilderness. In this often disturbing film we are taken on a surreal ride through this remote community.

Norm Anikina is an Inuit who lives a traditional hunting/trapping lifestyle, a lifestyle that is in jeopardy.

Inuvik Community Greenhouse - this project aims to get the community growing their own food in spite of the sub-zero temperatures.

Beaufort Delta SPCA - Linda Eccles set-up the local SPCA in after seeing horrendous dog cruelty in the region.

Traditional Pastimes - The Northern Games consists of sports such as caribou head skinning, while the beats of native drum dancing tell tales of tradition and life in the north.

Details

Year
2008
Type of project
Features
Running time
80 mins
Format
MiniDV
Director
Mr Young 1st Feature
Producer
Mr Young
Editor
Mr Young
Director of Photography
Mr Young
Sound
Jamie Forth
Composer
Maria Castro

Categories

Fiction Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

hyperReel

57 Lingard Road
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands B75 7EA
UK

T +44 (0)7740 986 396

mryoung@themoontheeye.co.uk

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