Films Using Actors

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)?

How do you like Igloolik so far?

Yes, I like being here in Igloolik, I think it’s okay.

How are Qaanaaq and Igloolok different?

There are a lot of skidoos here and they use them very much. But people here are very kind like in Qaanaaq.

How did you get involved in this project?

How do you like Igloolik so far?

I like it very much, I like Igloolik and the people too.

How are Qaanaaq and Igloolik different?

Who's your character and can you describe him?

My character's name is Aua and he's a Shaman.

How often do you rehearse?

We rehearse five times a week, Monday to Friday.

How do you feel about being a main charcter?

I'm very happy because it depicts the old way of life.