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Party Night!
Party Night!
By SF Said
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Wednesday, late afternoon. We're shooting in the biggest igloo, right in the centre of the Snow Palace. As I walk in, my first thought is that it would make a great party space - and that's exactly right, because tonight we're shooting a party scene.
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Frozen Bread?
Frozen Bread?
By SF Said
Friday, April 15, 2005
The good news first. The camera is OK. After its traumatic shut-down during the blizzard scene, it reset itself overnight and is now working fine. But will it function next time we try to shoot during a blizzard? There's only one way to find out...
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The Blizzard Scene
The Blizzard Scene
By SF Said
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Wednesday morning. There's a strong wind blowing through Igloolik. It's not quite a blizzard - there's reasonable visibility - but the air is full of snow, and it looks like it's getting worse.
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Director Eats Set
Director Eats Set
By SF Said
Monday, April 11, 2005
Shooting a film inside an igloo poses some unique problems. Movie cameras are delicate pieces of equipment. They need to be kept dry, secure, and at a constant temperature.
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First Night of Shooting
By SF Said
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
9pm - I arrive at Norman Cohn's house Tuesday evening for the first night of shooting. All the streets around his house have been sealed off by Francis Choquette and his team. They will remain sealed until the shoot finishes.
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