Journals of Knud Rasmussen

Can you tell me who you are?

I am Samueli Ammaq. I live in Igloolik. Although I was born in Sangunaniq, I just say I’m from Igloolik. I am only recently of Igloolik, but I live here.

What do you do in Iglulik? Are you a hunter?

Who are you and what is your role in the film?

My name is Tooguyuk, which means “big fluffy dog”. I'm actually from Igloolik, and am Samueli Ammaq's lead dog. In the film, I am going to play the lead dog of the Greenlandic character Bosun (played by Qillaq Petersen from Qaanaaq).

How have you been preparing for the role?

How long have you been a chef?

I've been a chef for about 22 years. I started in my hometown of Sherbrooke, QC and I went to Iqaluit after that for about 10 years. I learned how to cook country food (caribou, seal, etc.) at Expo '86 in Vancouver in the Northwest Territories Pavillion. I learned how to cook country food over there.

How long have you been with Isuma?

Since December, 2004. Only a few months.

How important is the community of Igloolik to the film?

It's important because all of the staff is from the community. Everything I need goes through the community. Most of the staff and qamutiks (sleds) come from the community.

How do you like Igloolik so far?

I've been here many times before. Since 1998, maybe, I've come up here once a year to work and to visit friends. I have some great friends here.

What does your job entail?

I wear many hats. First of all I'm a sound man. I'm also doing the lighting for the interior of the sets.

How did you get started in the film industry?

How long have you worked at Isuma?

On and off for the past eight years.

What drew you to work at Isuma?

What does your job entail?

I'm working with JKR (The Journals of Knud Rasmussen). I‘m a script supervisor and a production assistant.

How do you juggle both roles?

My name is Michelline Ammaq. I’m the costume designer. I decide how the costume is going to be designed for the Igloolik cast.

Are there differences between men and women’s costumes?

I am Louis Uttak. I used to be known as Alianaikuluk. I bear my father's name. I was born in 1937.

What is your job title?

I am the Art Director, procuror of artifacts. Things I used to see in the past. Things like food, clothes, qulliit, igloos, many things.

You've seen all those things?

How did you get involved in this industry?

My education is in theatre design. I worked for years in animations and expressions, but I thought it was really boring because it always looks the same; like steel and wood and dust. So I contacted the Danish film school and got into there. Ever since then I've worked in film.

What do you think of Igloolik so far?

What do you think of Igloolik so far?

It's very white, very nice. I like it, it's very different. There's a lot of snow. I used to play in the snow when I was a kid, but never this much. It's like going back in time.

How did you get started acting?

How do you like Igloolik so far?

What do you think of Igloolik so far?

It is a great place to be.

What differences are there between Qaanaaq and Igloolik?

How do you like Igloolik so far?

It's okay. I am satisfied to be here in Igloolik.

How is Igloolik different from your hometown, Siorapaluk (north of Qaanaaq)?