Where 4K meets the far north.

"Embedded" in the wilds of rural northern Alaska, PolarArt Productions is on-location 24/7.
Based on an island in the Arctic Ocean, we produce the freshest natural history & documentary content
available for broadcast, commercial, interpretive, and theatrical markets.

Our RED ONE camera is on the front line of digital cinema.
Four times the resolution of high definition.
Slow motion up to 120 frames per second.
Every vivid second captured in 4:4:4 RAW.

The Arctic is alive.

PolarArt Productions
Barter Island, Arctic Ocean
Box 96, Kaktovik, Alaska 99747

Jennifer & Arthur C. Smith III
907.378.6785
info@polarartproductions.com

Credits

Bears of the Last Frontier (in production) -- PBS Nature / Pontecorvo Productions

Ice Bears of the Beaufort (2008) -- PolarArt Productions, independent documentary film

Polar Bears of Arctic Alaska (2008) -- PolarArt Productions, independent DVD

Mystery Bear of the Arctic (2008) -- National Geographic Channel / Tigress Productions

Ice Bears of the Beaufort (2008) -- The Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture, multimedia installation

Alaska's Last Oil (2008) -- National Geographic Explorer/ Pangloss Films

Wonderful Spaceship Earth (2008) -- TV Asahi / Avanbridge Productions

Expedition Alaska (2007) -- Discovery Channel / Indus Films

Arctic Tale (2007) -- National Geographic Films

Library

PolarArt's exclusive, rights-managed library contains premium 4K and HD footage from the far north, as well as sound and stills.
We have hundreds of hours of arctic material, and the world's most extensive library of American polar bear footage.

If our library doesn't already contain the media you're looking for, you may want to consider an "acquisition-on-spec" arrangement. Contact us for details.

To discuss your shot list or to request a screener, please email info@polarartproductions.com.

Services

Cinematography
Ultra-high-def 4K acquisition with the RED ONE camera.

Production & Editing
From our on-site edit suite, we produce films, DVDs, interpretive multimedia displays, commercials & PSAs, and broadcast content.
Our work combines 4K acquisition with an unmatched arctic location.

Location Scouting & Support
We have real-time access to local resources and real-time answers to your questions about locations and logistics.
PolarArt Productions is the media industry's on-site connection for high-latitude location support.
Replace weeks of planning and travel with a timely report from our arctic backyard.

Audio
Wireless on-camera and/or double-system audio capture available, as well as five-channel live surround recordings of natural soundfields.

Writing & Editing
Writing a story set in Alaska? Our writing and editing services provide the Alaskan perspective you need to establish credibility.
From field-based fact-finding to site-specific story development, let our years of experience lend an authentic northern voice to your copy.