Films Using Actors

Can you describe the character you're playing?

The name of my character is Apak. The father and the uncle are both Shamans and my character was also a Shaman but wasn't known to be one because she didn't show it.

When did you start rehearsing?

We started in the beginning of March, and we rehearse weekdays 9-5.

Who's your character and can you describe her?

My character's name is Urulu. I have read the script, but I'm still understanding my role. My character is a quiet person and she's also a Shaman. I'm doing a voiceover for the story that was either spoken or written for Knud Rasmussen.

Who is your character and can you describe him?

I'm playing a character named Natar and he's very helpful to his parents.

When did you start rehearsing?

We started rehearsing in March and we practice from 9-5pm.

How do you feel about being a main character?

What did you think of Atanarjuat’s success?

Who's your character and how ofter do you rehearse?

I'm playing Evaluarjuk and he's the oldest in the family. He's also a Shaman.

When did you start and how often do you rehearse?

I already signed a contract last fall to play Evaluarjuk. We started rehearsing in March.

How did you get started in this industry?

Actually, I started ten years ago being a production assistant and then production manager in the fiction industry in Copenhagen. Then I applied to the National Film School of Denmark and I went there for four years, so now I have the education for being a producer.

How did you get started in this industry?

How important was Atanarjuat's success to you?

How important was Atanarjuat’s success to you?

I didn't expect that much success. It was the first feature film in Inuktitut, by Inuit, and I was just aiming to see what mistakes we would make and learn from them. Apparently we didn’t make any!

How important is the community to make Isuma successful?

It's a Wrap!

Notes from the Cast and Crew

Friday, May 13, 2005

Yesterday we wrapped the shooting of The Journals of Knud Rasmussen. Cast and crew have returned to Igloolik, though some people have stayed behind to begin the long task of dismantling the Siuraajuk base camp.

Up and Down / Out on the Land

Notes from the Cast and Crew

Wednesday, May 04, 2005

Today, we are 10 days into our shoot at Siuraajuk.

Internet in the Remote Arctic?

Notes from the Cast and Crew

Thursday, April 21, 2005

So the SILA crew is back after three days of no Internet! Maybe it was a shift in the magnetic pole or a sunspot, but our local connection has been down for the last 72 hours.

Blizzard Stand-by

Notes from the Cast and Crew

Wednesday, April 13, 2005

Day Off for Cast and Crew

Notes from the Cast and Crew

Sunday, April 10, 2005

Today, the cast and crew have a much deserved day off! While there is no action on the set, today SILA gives you a quick tour of Igloolik, the location where we are shooting The Journals of Knud Rasmussen.