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Longyear
127 Watching 623 Views Average Rating 5.32 (260)

Overview

Synopsis

During an expedition, two lost glaciologists are forced to walk back to Longyearbyen, Norway, an archipelago situated above the Arctic circle. During their journey, they get attacked by a polar bear that kills one of them and forces the other to jump off a cliff to save herself. This is the story of Dorothea, the survivor, who has to go back to the island, pursuing a mysterious mission only she knows about.

Team

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Nguyen Anh Nguyen

Director, Writer
Nguyen-Anh co-founded GreenGround in 2008, an award-winning film production house and CineGround, a company providing comprehensive cinema services and equipment.

He wrote and directed a number of internationally acclaimed short films and web series. He is currently working on projects involving the ocean, the Arctic and imploding spaceships.
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Jan Belina Brzozowski

Writer, Cinematographer
Jan Belina graduated from the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema in 2007. He went on to complete a Master's in Cinematography at the internationally recognized National Film School in Lodz, Poland. After 5 years perfecting his skills, he is bringing his craft back to Montreal, along with some of the most exciting imagery in Cinema right now.
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Dorota Medrzycka

Writer, Arctic Consultant
With a masters in Archaeology completed in Edinburgh, Scotland, Dorota is now specializing in Glaciology in Longyearbyen, Norway. A canadian adventurer with a passion for the extremes, she is the guiding scientific soul of the project. Her knowledge of the location and its real life dangers, wonders and culture will infuse the script with realism.

Reviews

Ratings (260)

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Reviews (76)

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Lee V.
Posted 5 months ago
This looks intense. Totally would enjoy watching this.
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Denise R.
Posted 6 months ago
Good mivue,, Survival and scare..
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Tyler S.
Posted 6 months ago
It was good at first but fell flat.
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Judy Z.
Posted 6 months ago
Without the synopsis I would have no idea what this was about and am still not sure. Potential for great scenery and I hope no one was injured in the making of this film. Seems like main character just screams and runs. Isn't that another film "Panic and Run"?
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Vigya S.
Posted 6 months ago
Com'on...
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Andrea F.
Posted 6 months ago
hmmmm. not sure- just know it feels like our winter in saskatchewan!
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Joe M.
Posted 6 months ago
Wow!
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Rob N.
Posted 6 months ago
I am not really sure what I just watched. I was initially intrigued, but then confused when the polar bear came out.
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Diane N.
Posted 6 months ago
I really liked this, it was very suspenseful. What is going to happen next - can it become a full length movie?
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Aiden C.
Posted 7 months ago
Interesting teaser trailer
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Jason v.
Posted 7 months ago
Not sure a film about killer polar bears is going to be the break-though movie of the year...
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Logan L.
Posted 7 months ago
Excited to see where this goes!
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Georgia M.
Posted 7 months ago
Okay, I watched the trailer for this and all I know is some dude gets eaten by a polar bear in Norway. Um...what? How is this a thriller? More like a documentary about Natural Selection.
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Tamara S.
Posted 7 months ago
Intriguing trailer and dynamic young team. Excited to see how this film will progress. Nice visuals, too!
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Jennifer C.
Posted 7 months ago
Wait...What? I do not get it!
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roxy reber R.
Posted 7 months ago
not my type of movie
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Mary G.
Posted 7 months ago
I find the trailer doesn't do enough explaining of what the story line of the feature film would be... polar bear hunting?
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Donald Y.
Posted 7 months ago
I'm voting for the polar bear. And at this point, I really wonder what the goal of this production is. It doesn't seem to me that it is anything other than an attempt at self-gratification. This crew should do documentaries.
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Regina P.
Posted 7 months ago
ok
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Vanessa P.
Posted 7 months ago
I liked what I saw but I wish there was more
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Vanessa H.
Posted 7 months ago
that's it? wow not much story shown here?
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Carmen H.
Posted 7 months ago
scary but would have liked to see more
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Colin T.
Posted 7 months ago
trailer does not intrigue me at all, just a snowstorm as far as i'm concerned
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Shawn A.
Posted 7 months ago
looks cold
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Nina F.
Posted 7 months ago
OMG the thought of a bear coming after someone... it's too real for some people in Canada. I'd like to see how the folm is treated.
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Colleen P.
Posted 7 months ago
i like it
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Donal O.
Posted 7 months ago
What a great premise. I love the idea. The trailer really didn't give us a hint of it though,which is too bad.
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Graeme H.
Posted 7 months ago
Love the winter blizzard
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Deryck D.
Posted 7 months ago
nice wide shot
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Thomas P.
Posted 7 months ago
But polar bears are great, don't demonize them. :(
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Helen M.
Posted 7 months ago
Nice opening, The storm, the wind...I was intrigued for a moment....waiting in curious suspense for the "hook" of the thriller...then the shot....then turning and running (which can look comical in the snow)...followed by...OH MY GOD!!.....a POLAR BEAR! After the initial build up waiting for "the moment" it was rather comical. I was so amused I watched it 2 more times,lol. Still smiling :)
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Donna K.
Posted 7 months ago
Lots of interesting ideas here
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Michelle G.
Posted 7 months ago
long year? long trailer? long gone hopefully. I have no clue what kind of movie you're even trying to make here.
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Rachel W.
Posted 7 months ago
I agree that the trailer left me...well... lacking. Would have liked to see a few more shots of your storyline to interest me
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Liam C.
Posted 7 months ago
I'd like to see more, but not enough in this for me.
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Michael M.
Posted 7 months ago
something about polar bears?
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June B.
Posted 7 months ago
Beautifully shot but no real sense of what this movie is about based on this trailer.
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Jason L.
Posted 7 months ago
I know that some people think simplicity is the greatest sophistication, this is just borderline pretentious though. Maybe Stanley Kubrick could get away with the couple of shots in a 2 minute trailer bit, but c'mon now, a little more effort would be nice.
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Will B.
Posted 7 months ago
Could be interesting. Had to read your synopsis to understand the trailer though.
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John K.
Posted 7 months ago
Promising stotyline
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Lisa M.
Posted 7 months ago
I genuinely thought the way the polar bear attack was implied was done really well. It would have been easy to leave it out of the trailer because of the challenge of depicting it. Unfortunately, there was no story told in the trailer, so it felt like a disjointed clip, rather than drawing me in to want to see the film.
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Joslyn P.
Posted 7 months ago
Honestly there wasn't much in that trailer. If this is going to be a movie it needs more depth. I couldn't tell if the plot was any good or if it would interest me and I couldn't tell how good the actors were because honestly there was too much acting beside walking, shooting, screaming and running. I do think that this could make an interesting film but I can't tell what you have through this trailer. Good luck :)
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Patty T.
Posted 7 months ago
Meh
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David A.
Posted 7 months ago
You guys might be geniuses... Time will tell really! :) As for your trailer, I think its seriously underrated and I'm a fan!
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Kristi T.
Posted 7 months ago
So they both get eatin by a polar bear?
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Jeff C.
Posted 7 months ago
great opening shot
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Justina P.
Posted 7 months ago
Don't know what it's about, but hey- early in the competition still! Let us know more asap. Like the teaser a lot btw.
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Nicholas E.
Posted 7 months ago
Good title and cover shot, but the trailer shows almost nothing. No dialogue, no story....It hints at some secret menace, but then demonizes a polar bear. I'd like more.
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Richmain Y.
Posted 8 months ago
doesn't show allot another than the synopsis, if i hadn't read the plot i would've just thought this was one simple story line of 2 people trying to look and get the mythical coke cola polar bear from the coke commercials.
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Kris B.
Posted 8 months ago
I hope you shoot this in 2.35:1. I loved the opening shot.

I almost wish you didn't cut back to the super wide at the end as if felt a little comedic (with the person screaming) ... but I felt the tension and I want to know what happens. Fun.

Also, I almost didn't want to see the bare come out... as my imagination was saying... WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY RUNNING FROM? fun guys!
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Alan C.
Posted 8 months ago
Look forward to seeing more!
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Katie T.
Posted 8 months ago
Hooked me. Hooked me even more when I read the synopsis.
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Natalia N.
Posted 8 months ago
Unfortunately I don't understand the point of the story. I need a little bit more info. Interested in seeing your mission video
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daniella c.
Posted 8 months ago
like the concept but i need more to be into it
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Arsen O.
Posted 8 months ago
just not enough
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Jason H.
Posted 8 months ago
The actual idea of the film is interesting. I like the Spielburg-esque idea for the trailer (not giving us much), and the polar bear attack is surprising. Would certainly like to see more.
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Mike L.
Posted 8 months ago
its a long trailer
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Colin W.
Posted 8 months ago
not sure what its all about but will be watching for more
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Layla C.
Posted 8 months ago
I don't really understand what it's about. But visually looks cool
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Doug K.
Posted 8 months ago
Nice visuals.
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Jade t.
Posted 8 months ago
seems cool, needs more
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Matty F.
Posted 8 months ago
I need to see more...but I like what I saw.
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Richard M.
Posted 8 months ago
Needs bit more to get my attention
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Peter B.
Posted 8 months ago
Not enough to critique properly.
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Lowell D.
Posted 8 months ago
Love a good survival story. High quality trailer. - Team WolfCop
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Adam K.
Posted 8 months ago
This is one of my favorite trailer & synopsis combos of the competition. The trailer is basic but the synopsis really sold me. I wish you all the best in the competition.
- Sincerely The Link team
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Bari D.
Posted 8 months ago
Interested to see more
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Sara B.
Posted 8 months ago
Looks like a very intriguing film! Good luck; from our team to yours!
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Anne A.
Posted 8 months ago
trailer had some interesting photography,but told me nothing of the film.....
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Bannister B.
Posted 8 months ago
Compelling shot - but the trailer tells me nothing of the film. The viewer doesn't know what this movie is about.
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Steve K.
Posted 8 months ago
Love the simplicity and ferocity of the trailer. Way to go guys!!!
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Rose L.
Posted 8 months ago
Great job guys!
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Aurelie B.
Posted 8 months ago
So when do we shoot the rest of the movie ?! :p Very nice guys, Congrats !
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Michael R.
Posted 8 months ago
Bloody marvelous! How did they get there? What were they doing there? What happens next? I want to see it.
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Afzal H.
Posted 8 months ago
Great trailer! Good luck to you guys.
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Jonathon C.
Posted 8 months ago
I like this so far.

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