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Manager: Nathalie Kalina

14 December 2009

14573 ḵing gan

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Samueli Ammaq - Actor (Umik), Dog-wrangler

uploaded by: Nathalie Kalina

channel: JKR Profiles

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?
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Tooguyuk - Lead Dog

uploaded by: Nathalie Kalina

channel: JKR Profiles

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?
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Jacques Boulanger - Set Caterer

uploaded by: Nathalie Kalina

channel: JKR Profiles

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.
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Françis Choquette - Unit Manager

uploaded by: Nathalie Kalina

channel: JKR Profiles

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.
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Richard Lavoie - Sound Recordist/Lighting

uploaded by: Nathalie Kalina

channel: JKR Profiles

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.
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Felix Lajeunesse - Camera Assistant

uploaded by: Nathalie Kalina

channel: JKR Profiles

How did you get started in the film industry?
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Lucy Tulugarjuk - Casting Director/Production Assistant

uploaded by: Nathalie Kalina

channel: JKR Profiles

How long have you worked at Isuma?

On and off for the past eight years.

What drew you to work at Isuma?
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Carol Kunuk - Script Supervisor/Production Assistant

uploaded by: Nathalie Kalina

channel: JKR Profiles

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?
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Michelline Ammaq - Costume Designer

uploaded by: Nathalie Kalina

channel: JKR Profiles

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?
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Louis Uttak - Canadian Art Director

uploaded by: Nathalie Kalina

channel: JKR Profiles

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?
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Charlotte Bech - Danish Art Director

uploaded by: Nathalie Kalina

channel: JKR Profiles

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.
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Jens Jørn Spottag - Actor (Knud Rasmussen)

uploaded by: Nathalie Kalina

channel: JKR Profiles

What do you think of Igloolik so far?
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