Igloolik's Embedded Journalist

The Crash

By SF Said

Saturday, April 23, 2005

The Internet has been down in Igloolik for days: no access at all. That's why we haven't been posting anything new on the site this week. But a lot has been happening - and here's some of the backlog!

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.

Scenes from the Catering Tent

By SF Said

Monday, April 18, 2005

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...

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.

Igloo Roof Repair 101

By SF Said

Tuesday, April 12, 2005

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.

At Snow Palace

By SF Said

Friday, April 08, 2005

A Hard Day's Night

By SF Said

Thursday, April 07, 2005

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.

First Day in Igloolik

by SF Said

Monday, April 04, 2005