Greenlandic children playing in the snow. Photo: Greenland Travel / Flickr CC BY 2.0
Icing on the Cake:
Frozen Fun
Some light-hearted videos highlighting that not everything in the Arctic is doom and gloom. See some scientists go hungry at the aptly-named Norwegian research station, "Troll," watch some waddling penguins of a variety of different species, and journey with astronaut Chris Hadley to the Canadian High Arctic!
See the films
Playlists:
Watch all of the short films on the Youtube or Vimeo playlists or use the individual links below. The whole set lasts a little under 45 minutes.
Hunger at Troll
Short film (5:24), general audience
A funny short film in a slapstick style about hunger at the Norwegian Antarctic research station, Troll. This was also the Norwegian contribution to the Winter International Film Festival in Antarctica 2009.
Under the Sea Around Rothera
Short film (6:37), general audience
Ever wondered what the underwater world in Antarctica looks like? Dive into icy waves with us!
Arctic
Short film (2:23), general audience
Featuring a moving reading of an Inuit poem set to stunning visuals in the Canadian Arctic.
Tested Arctic: A Short Film
Medium-length film (17:31), general audience
What happens when astronaut Chris Hadley goes to the Canadian High Arctic for two weeks? Find out by watching this short film that brings together two frontiers.
Arctic - Visual Vibes
Short film (7:34), general audience
A stylish short shot from sea an at land in the Arctic.
Homeward Bound Outreach: Gentoo Penguins
Short film (3:38), general audience
A short film about all the different types of penguins in Antarctica. Who knew there were so many!