In partnership with Room & Board, we are excited to present the feature documentary After Antarctica, which follows polar explorer Will Steger's life journey as an eyewitness to the changes across both poles.
In 1989, Will Steger led an international team of six explorers and scientists from six different countries to complete the first coast-to-coast crossing of Antarctica by dogsled in history. Their mission: to draw attention to a rapidly changing Antarctica and convince world leaders to renew the Antarctic Treaty, in order to shield the frozen continent from industrial profiteers for the next 50 years.
Now, as the expedition's leader Will Steger ventures out onto the ice once again - this time at the age of 75 and into the Arctic tundra - he recounts the historic, death-defying journey that forever changed his life and led him to where he is today. Director Tasha Van Zandt's feature debut beautifully weaves together the past and present, the adventure of a lifetime, and the quiet contemplation of a life in reflection.
To get in touch and follow along, please go to www.afterantarctica.com and contact us at contact@afterantarctica.com.
Awards
- 2021 SFFILM McBaine Bay Area Documentary Feature Award
- 2021 Mountainfilm Charlie Fowler Best Adventure Film Award
- 2021 Jackson Wild Media Awards in the People & Nature Category
- 2021 Twin Cities Film Festival Audience Award
- 2021 Kendal Mountain Film Festival Best Adventure & Exploration Film
- 2021 Torelló Mountain Film Festival Gran Premi "Vila De Torelló" Award
- 2021 Nordic Adventure Film Festival Best Outdoor Culture Film of the Year
- 2021 Mountainfilm Graz Alpine Camera in Gold
- 2021 Port Fairy Film Festival Special Jury Award
- 2021 Hamptons Doc Fest Best Environmental Film