The Arctic

Our Last Great Wilderness

Imagine a vast, wild, and magical place in the far north of Alaska where one of earth’s greatest natural spectacles unfolds. In a new giant screen (IMAX) film, immerse in a land that has evolved intact since the beginning of time, a place sacred to the Gwich’in and Inupiat peoples. For the first time on the giant screen, join Braided River and National Geographic photographer Florian Schulz to experience this special place worth protecting. 

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About florian Schulz

Florian Schulz is a professional nature photographer who had dedicated his life to capturing inspiring images of wildlife. His photographs have appeared in international publications, including National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, and GEO. A native of Germany, Schulz spends eight to ten months a year in the field. He is the youngest founding member of the International League of Conservation Photographers and has won numerous awards, including Environmental Photographer of the Year and Conservation Photographer of the Year. Visit Florian’s site.

 
 

Protect the Arctic Impact Campaign

Since the earliest days of the film’s development, Braided River has worked as a strategic partner to Project Impact and Campion Advocacy Fund to support opportunities for advocacy tied to the film launch.

Impact Campaign Successes

  • The film’s Protect the Arctic impact campaign helped drive 6+ million people to write letters tot he Fish and Wildlife Service in December 2020 and January 2021. Read More.

  • Footage from the film and campaign has appeared on CNN, The Today Show and many others

  • Winner of the 2022 Wild and Scenic Film Festival “Most Inspiring Adventure Film” award

IMPACT CAMPAIGN

  • Used the footage to support advocacy partners such as Audubon, Alaska Wilderness League, Native Movement and others

  • Creation of a multimedia exhibit to accompany the film at select Science Centers and IMAX theaters

 

Contributors

Florian Schulz, Director and co-narrator

Princess Daazhraii Johnson, co-narrator

Film Partners

Campion Advocacy Fund

Project Impact

Cosmic Pictures