Private Project

Polheim

Five young explorers are given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; to ski across Antarctica to the South Pole in celebration of 150 years since the birth of Roald Amundsen, the first person to reach the South Pole.

Not only will they have the physical challenge of "man-hauling" sleds nearly 1000km in extreme weather conditions, they will also face an internal battle - 50 days of isolation in the most remote environment on the planet, with team members who are essentially strangers.

The film explores themes of mortality, ambition, family and polar exploration history.

  • Simon Waterhouse
    Director
    Waters of the Greenstone, Adversity&Co, Time Tourists
  • Liddy Whiteman
    Director
    Adversity&Co, Time Tourists
  • Arthur Machado
    Producer
    Waters of the Greenstone, Adversity&Co, Time Tourists
  • Anna Clare
    Executive Producers
  • Francesca Eathorne
    Executive Producers
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Adventure Documentary, Drama
  • Runtime:
    59 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 23, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    55,000 NZD
  • Country of Origin:
    New Zealand
  • Country of Filming:
    Antarctica, Chile, New Zealand, Norway
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Canon, GoPro, iPhone, Drone
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Simon Waterhouse, Liddy Whiteman

Simon is an accomplished film director who has created three short documentaries that have been screened at prestigious adventure film festivals around the world. Notably, “Waters of the Greenstone”, was included in the Banff Mountain Film Festival & World Tour. Simon is also the founder and creative director of Resonate, a turn-key production service that operates in Canterbury and beyond. When he is not working, Simon enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the stunning and remote kiwi wilderness by climbing, skiing and mountain biking.

Liddy is an experienced film editor who has worked on several short and documentary films, as well as the feature film "Meet Me at the Baptistry". She has a keen eye for storytelling and creating engaging videos that meaningfully impact their audience. Liddy is proficient in post-production software and techniques and can handle any editing challenge. Liddy has a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting Communications specialising in Film and Television from the New Zealand Broadcasting School, and a diploma in Video Film Post-Production. She started her career as a full-time editor at Reel Factory in Auckland, where she quickly rose to the position of senior editor. She joined Resonate in 2018 after moving back to Christchurch. Liddy also has a passion for directing, creative planning and writing, and enjoys exploring different genres and styles of filmmaking.

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