The Last Apple
Amsterdam Island - FRANCE
Description:
A special mission for Lara Croft and James Bond to save Amsterdam Island of destruction...
Laura MOULIN (doctor), Erwan CANTA (electricien), Nathanael DEBON (Communication tech), Ulysse REVERE (ornithologist), Raphael GUTTERES (Cartograph tech)
FRANCE
Amsterdam Island (Martin-de-Vivies)
2024
Open Category
Winner No
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Fantastic Doors
Kerguelen Island - FRANCE
Best Editing
Description:
Three researchers at the Port-aux-Français base discover a mysterious dimensional door. As each explores a strange world, they face comical and bewildering challenges, getting lost and finding themselves amidst surreal universes. All the music have been composed and recorded by winterovers only for this short film !
Enora (biologist), Constantin (scientist), Nicolas (enginer)
FRANCE
Kerguelen Island (Port aux Francais)
2024
Open Category
Winner Yes
Best Editing
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Syowa’s Boot Camp
Syowa - JAPAN
Description:
Shocked by his weight gain, the station leader challenges himself to a very hard workout.
Akira Sessai Yukimatu (Station leader), Kazuya Takaki and Chinatsu Veronica Ogasawara (Cook), Yuya Oda and Yasunobu Terasaki (Medical doctors), Hidenori Takamatsu (Environmental conservation engineer),Manami Yamaoka (General affairs), Syohei Sato and Ryoichi Okuya (weather observation), Jo Sato, Tomoyuki Yara and Gen Tamura (Upper atmosphere physics observation), Misaki Shimizu (Observation technical specialist), Shino Tabata, Tsukasa Hasegawa, and Hidenori Yashichi KazaguruMaguro Imanishi (Mechanical engineering and the God of water), and So Watanabe (Communications Manager)
JAPAN
Syowa
2024
48 Hrs Category
Winner No
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Mushroom
Kerguelen Island - FRANCE
Description:
A spicy journey in Kerguelen during the winter. All the music have been composed and recorded by winterovers during the 48hrs allowed for the film.
BOISSON Chloé (generator mecanician), SCOTE Hervé (car mecanician), LAZARD Julian (ornitologist)
FRANCE
Kerguelen Island (Port aux Francais)
2024
48 Hrs Category
Winner No
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The Days
Henryk Arctowski - POLAND
Description:
An elderly man records his daily life with people around him. But does this narration hold up?
Tomasz Szewczyk, Katarzyna Greń, Bartłomiej Kola, Kacper Guzmann, Kamil Bryła, Arkadiusz Ćwikliński, Paweł Majczak, Maria Rycerz and Paweł Karaś
POLAND
Henryk Arctowski
2024
48 Hrs Category
Winner No
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Oompa-Loomp’Ams
Amsterdam Island - FRANCE
Description:
The journey of the last Ooompa-Loomp’Ams, who’s not really the last !
Pierre Laurent (Physics), Laura MOULIN (doctor), Margaux TOURON (Biologist), Millat BLANC (Physics), Ulysse REVERE (Ornithologist), Coline BEAUPUY-MOURET (Botanist), Lucie GAUCHET (ornithologist), and all the 75th mission as extra.
FRANCE
Amsterdam Island (Martin-de-Vivies)
2024
48 Hrs Category
Winner No
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Life in the base
Concordia - ITALY & FRANCE
Best Open
Description:
In the frozen isolation of Antarctica, the Concordia station moves to the rhythm of gestures, silence, and machines. This poetic documentary gives voice to objects, landscapes, and humans alike, revealing through their words the quiet beauty of life in one of the world’s most extreme environments.
Valentin Jarnole (Plumber), Nina Purvis (ESA Biomedical Research MD), Pierre Chéné (Technical Chief), Julien Lacrampe (Electrician), Yves-Marie Lahaie (Medical Doctor), Matteo Beltrame (Astrophysicist), Laerte Picano (Cook), Thomas Pagano (Physics of the Atmosphere), Simona Grimaldi (Glaciologist), Davide Carlucci (Electronic of Science), Julien Castel (Mechanic), Erik Geletti (IT Specialist), Clément Arrat (Glaciologist)
FRANCE
ITALY
Concordia
2025
Open Category
Winner Yes
Best Open
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PANDORA’S BOX
Maitri - INDIA
Description:
Station member, Mr. Deepak Soni, is plagued by recurring nightmares of a mysterious box with an otherworldly glow. As the dreams intensify, he embarks on a perilous journey to find the box, only to vanish into the depths of the station. With each passing moment, Deepak’s grip on reality begins to slip, and he is confronted with an existential threat. Will he escape the peril with the help of a magician before it’s too late, or will he succumb to the madness and terrifying presence that seems to be lurking in the shadows?
Subrata Moulik (Station Leader), Deepak Soni (Main lead actor), Bablu Thakur (Baba magician), Amit Yadav and Balesh Kumar (Aliens)
INDIA
Maitri
2024
Open Category
Winner No
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Rothera
Rothera - UNITED KINGDOM
Best 48Hrs
Best Acting
Description:
Documentary of life at Rothera
Alex Rootes (Winter Station Leader), Seán McLouglin (Ocean Scientist), Nathan Rhind (Field Guide), Darren Pollock (Construction Partner), Gráinne Keogh (Marine Operator), Jono Redmond (Field Guide), Andrew Croy (Field Guide), Vicki Warke (Lead Field Guide), Stephane Vitry (IT Engineer), Sam Hodson (Electrician), Tom Hubbard (Doctor), Sinéad Bolt (Elecrical Engineer), Mike Allison (Chef), Declan Fraser (Vehicle Mechanic), Sam Prentice (Vehicle Operator), Julien Fynn (Lead Stores Operative), Rebecca Lodge (Field Guide), Matt Smith (Stores Operative), Ellis Wilson (Chef), Pati Glaz (Marine Biologist), Nash Robinson (Mechanical Engineer), Shea Gilkinson (Dive Officer)
UNITED KINGDOM
Rothera
2025
48 Hrs Category
Winner Yes
Best 48Hrs
Best Acting
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The Reality of Icy Influencers
SANAE IV - SOUTH AFRICA
Description:
A fictional reality show crew has been embedded at SANAE IV for the winter. The star is a clueless social media influencerwho is more concerned with creating viral content than with the actual science. The rest of the overwintering team must deal with the influencer's absurd demands, which include a "survival espresso making challenge" that culminates in an injury. The film satirizes the clash between modern online culture and the harsh realities of Antarctic life.
Geomarr van Tonder (SANSA Engineer), Lebogang Tsime (Electromechanical Technician), Sihle Lawana (Doctor), Nivek Ghazi (SANSA Engineer/Deputy Team Leader), Tumelo Seepane (Instrument Technician), Alain Jacobs (Diesel Mechanic), Kelcey Maewashe (Senior Meteorological/Team Leader)