Over 100 years

after the Northwest Passage was finally transformed by Roald Amundsen from the realm of legend, it is once again being viewed as a gateway to riches. According to the U.S. Geological survey, the Arctic contains 1/4 of the world's undiscovered energy resources. The sovereignty of the Arctic is in dispute, with five countries - Canada, Russia, the United States, Norway and Denmark - being recognized under international law. A race among these nations is underway for the Arctic's fish, diamonds, shipping routes and oil.

THE MISSION


Hole in the Wall Productions has assembled a team of sailors, divers and filmmakers uniquely suited to not only take on the challenges of an Arctic expedition but to capture it on film in dramatic and compelling ways that highlight environmental and political issues surrounding the Passage.

ARCTIC NEWS

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May 26, 2009. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.
(Newport, RI ) Local Filmmaker and Crew Cross 5,000 Miles Through the Arctic's Northwest Passage. Download Press Release (1MB PDF)

May 14, 2009. The Economist. The scramble for the seabed: Suddenly, a wider world below the waterline. You never know what may come in handy. That is the principle behind the rush for the seabed that reached a climax of sorts this week...

May 8, 2009. BBC. Obama keeps Bush polar bear rules. The US government has opted to retain a Bush-era rule that limits protection for polar bears from the effects of global warming.