Synopsis: “Antarctic Voyage” is a new documentary from award-winning filmmaker Kevin Schreck about a biological research expedition to the remote island of South Georgia, starring charismatic field biologist, Dr. Samantha Monier. Part modern-day adventure film, part visual tone poem, “Antarctic Voyage” sheds a light on the current state of the polar region’s majestic wildlife, and the intrepid explorers who are dedicated to preserving and understanding what remains of our fragile, vital natural world, all through a refreshingly unconventional manner from the standard nature documentary genre.
Director Bio:
Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kevin Schreck is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and film educator currently living and working in Brooklyn, New York. He was the recipient of both the Jerome Hill Award for Exceptional Work in the Documentary Tradition and the recipient of the Award for Contribution to the Film and Electronic Arts Department of Bard College in 2011.
At the age of 23, Kevin’s first major feature-length documentary, “Persistence of Vision” (2012), made its world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival, and has since screened at over 100 international film festivals and institutions to virtually universal acclaim. His subsequent films include “Tangent Realms: The Worlds of C.M. Kösemen” (2018) and “The Duck of New York” (2023). Kevin is currently in post-production on “Enongo,” a feature-length, documentary-animation hybrid about a young woman rapper, producer and Ph.D. candidate. His latest film, “Antarctic Voyage,” is a documentary which follows a biological research expedition to the remote island of South Georgia to study the state of the region’s wildlife in a changing world.
As an educator, Kevin has led filmmaking masterclasses and guest lectures at major universities and colleges in Australia, Denmark, and across the United States. Since early 2018, he has been a teaching artist and mentor at Reel Works, a non-profit, after school program which provides free film education to New York students from underrepresented communities and low-income backgrounds. Kevin was also the Visiting Documentary Filmmaker for the fall semester of 2023 at Robert Morris University, teaching a class on documentary production.
Director Statement: “As a child, the stories that most inspired me were true stories, especially those of the natural world. Sir David Attenborough, Jane Goodall, and Carl Sagan were hugely formative in my appreciation for not only understanding nature and science, but also discovering a zeal for communicating these topics. Most importantly, they taught me the importance of finding the humanity and aesthetic value in these big themes that relate to us all. When I was offered the chance to make a wildlife documentary at sea in the Antarctic while being funded by the National Science Foundation, and having full creative control on the film’s vision, it was a dream come true. ‘Antarctic Voyage’ is a milestone in my career as a non-fiction filmmaker, but films are meant to be experienced with others. I’m honored and excited to share this adventure with the world.” – Kevin Schreck
Opens with short film “Where the Wind Takes You” featuring local adventure enthusiast Peter Schurke, directed by Ryan Rumpca.
Synopsis: Embracing the power of the arctic wind just 10 degrees shy of the North Pole, captain Peter Schurke sails North dodging icebergs, exploring remote fjords, and experiencing a close encounter with the ultimate apex predator.
Cinematography – Nate Dodge, Ryan Rumpca, Josiah Jones, and Ian Niklaus Executive Producer – Nate Dodge Field Producer – Ryan Rumpca Editor – Josiah Jones Sound Design – Dean Hughart Composer – Philip Daniel Colorist – Matt Thompson The world premiere of the full film is Saturday, January 18th at 4 Noses Brewery Park Hill. Keep an eye out for additional screenings in your area soon.
