Question 1

How long did it take to capture the 8-second time-lapse of ice pressure ridges?

Accepted Answer

The time-lapse sequence of the ice pressure ridges changing shape took 5 months to capture and lasts about 8 seconds on screen.

Question 2

What extreme temperatures did the filmmakers face to keep cameras running?

Accepted Answer

Car batteries were often used to keep cameras running in temperatures as low as -60°C / -75°F ambient.

Question 3

Why were some shots taken without seeing the camera's view?

Accepted Answer

Some shots were taken without knowing exactly what the camera was seeing because the LCD display had frozen solid.

Question 4

Who directed and wrote Antarctica: A Year on Ice?

Accepted Answer

Anthony Powell directed and wrote the film, with Simon Price as co-writer.

Question 5

What does the film depict about life in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

The film shows what it is like to live in Antarctica for a full year, including winters isolated from the rest of the world and enduring months of darkness.

Antarctica: A Year on Ice

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