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Explorations across uncharted territories.
Sebastian Copeland’s second feature documentary, Across the Ice, takes viewers on a record-setting expedition across Greenland’s unforgiving ice sheet. Spanning an astounding 2,300 kilometers from south to north, this expedition was completed on skis and powered by kites, lasting an intense 42 days. Joined by adventure partner and friend, Eric McNair-Landry, Copeland’s journey achieved a Guinness Book World Record for the longest distance traveled in 24 hours
Watch MovieSpiritual anthropologist, David Verdesi takes us along a cross-cultural journey which lasted over 30 years of his life in search for one thing: life’s purpose. His journey led him to exotic, unforeseen locations in every corner of the globe, learning spiritual and bodily practices by enlightened beings, monks, shamans, and philosophers for experiences very few individuals have endured. It wasn’t until years later that Verdesi realized his odyssey had much greater meaning than these physical, geographical experiences – his journey allowed him to discover, retrieve and relearn the lost parts of his being, soul and mind.
Watch MovieA captivating short film set in rural Ireland exploring the intricate connections between people and peatlands. Through the perspectives of Bernie, Tommy, and Caitlin, the film delves into the past, present, and future of the bog, unraveling the tensions that exist within. Beyond their role as a vital carbon store, peatlands offer an opportunity to combat the climate crisis and foster resilience. However, the restoration of these ancient ecosystems requires a deep understanding of our relationship with these lands. Join us on a journey that unveils the beauty and significance of peatlands in a changing world.
Watch MovieSebastian Copeland's Into The Cold: A Journey of The Soul retraces an exhilarating and dramatic 400-mile adventure across what experts refer to as one of the most challenging geographical environments in the world: The Great North. This film, which was premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and since received numerous awards, follows noted environmental advocate, photographer and polar traveler Sebastian Copeland and his partner, Keith Heger for an expedition that tests commitment, courage, bravery, and survival.
Watch MovieRing of Fire: An Indonesian Odyssey is an Emmy-winning, landmark documentary series by brothers Lawrence and Lorne Blair, chronicling their extraordinary ten-year journey through the vast and mysterious Indonesian archipelago. Filmed between the 1970s and 1980s, this five-part series captures a world rarely seen—where ancient traditions, mystical rituals, and untamed landscapes remain untouched by modern civilization.
Watch ShowFollow the emotional journey of Hiba Noor, a talented artist forced to flee her home country, as she navigates a new life in London while awaiting her asylum fate. Experience the raw power of art and human resilience in The First Drop of Rain: Making MATAR. This film takes you on a journey into the production of MATAR, focusing on Hiba, and the unimaginable obstacles she is having to overcome to pursue her passion. Witness the incredible force of her creativity as she turns adversity into inspiration. This is a story of triumph over adversity, a testament to the power of the human spirit.
Watch MovieExclusive satellite interview from the Pacific Ocean with British explorer, ecologist, and environmentalist David de Rothschild and his crew aboard The Plastiki, a 60-foot catamaran built entirely of recycled plastic bottles. He shares his day-to-day experiences, weather challenges and the marine life they encounter. This 8000-nautical mile journey across the Pacific Ocean from San Francisco to Sydney is a revolutionary expedition of ecological importance with a mission and dream of giving our oceans a voice.
Watch MovieIn 2017, whale biologist Nan Hauser had an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind experience. While snorkelling in the pristine waters of the Cook Islands, a Humpback Whale approached her and for 10 minutes pushed her around with its mouth and fin.
Watch MovieCovering Antarctica’s unforgiving landscape, this film captures the journey of renowned polar explorer, climate researcher, photographer, and author Sebastian Copeland, alongside fellow explorer Eric McNair-Landry, as they attempt a monumental traverse of the continent. Together, they embark on a historic expedition from Antarctica’s East Coast, through the Pole of Inaccessibility, to the West Coast—a route no one has ever successfully crossed.
Watch TrailerThe many adventures across the globe on a quest to define meaning, leads David Verdesi’s journey back to Rome. Urged to uncover the reason behind the instinctive human desire for spiritual yearning, Verdesi starts retracing the intersection of science and theology within the city his family has called home since the early 1400s. Vibrating from the walls of the city’s sacred spaces, he discovers findings of oral history, predating the beginning of humanity by thousands of years. Documents and rare rituals that upend conventional ideas of the behaviors of the mind in ancient times. Narratives that continue to influence the moral compass of life today.
Learn MoreIan Baker documents his journey to find two undiscovered lands of the mythical Shangri-la, an extraordinary pilgrimage to some of the most inaccessible places on earth and the heart of the Tibetan Buddhist faith. Along his journey, Baker explores the semi-immortal powers of Burmese Alchemy, Greek Galenic Medicine dating back to the Roman Empire, the mysticism of earthly paradise, and the sacred, spiritual powers of the Mandala.
Learn MoreThe Millionaires’ Unit is the story of The First U.S. Naval Aviators in World War I - a privileged group of college students from Yale who formed a private air militia in preparation for America’s entry into World War One. The group dubbed ‘the millionaires’ unit’ by the New York press, became the founding squadron of the U.S. Naval Air Reserve and were the first to fly for the United States in the Great War.
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