Antarctic Film Festival

An unforgettable evening of storytelling from the coldest place on Earth. The New
Zealand Antarctic Society is proud to invite you to a curated selection of captivating short
films from the heart of Antarctica, preceded by stories from a local speaker or a rapid-fire
presentation exploring 20 facets of Antarctica in 20 minutes.

This engaging programme blends stunning documentary footage, curated by award winning
filmmaker Anthony Powell, that reveals the continent’s stark beauty, unforgiving conditions,
climate change, and penguin antics with stories captured by inventive and funny entries from
the Winter International Film Festival of Antarctica’s 48-Hour Challenge, an annual
showcase of creativity and resilience from those who winter-over on the Ice.

But before the movies, you will be taken on the journey of a local speaker about their first-
hand Antarctic experiences, or there will be a powerful presentation that introduces you to 20
facets of Antarctica in 20 minutes, so hang on to your seats!

“It’s about bringing Antarctica to the people of New Zealand, through science, art, humour,
and personal connection,” says Hubertien Wichers, President of the New Zealand Antarctic
Society. “The tour has been very successful, inspiring audiences and connecting the local
community through Antarctica. For example, we connected Scouts who went to the Ice in the
early 1960’s with young Scouts doing their Antarctic badges, sharing their stories and
inspiring the next generation of explorers. But the serious aspect is to raise awareness about
the role Antarctica plays in our climate. Antarctica tells us about the history of the planet, the
changes that are going on and what the future may hold for us and the next generations.”