THE SUN AT MIDNIGHT

Polaris

“Mad Max on Ice”

- Film Stage

“Cinematic par excellence” - Forbes

“A treat to the senses without fail... profound,

transformative” - High On Films

“A singular vision” - Fantasia Film Festival

“One of the most unique Canadian films

ever made.” -Pajiba

SNAPSHOT

Kirsten Carthew (KC) is a multi-award-winning Canadian/UK filmmaker whose work ​has been lauded at festivals, released theatrically, and sold across platforms ​worldwide. Recognized for character-driven stories that have garnered distinguished ​accolades for outstanding lead performances, KC likewise excels in bringing forth ​spectacular world-building and innovation in her visual storytelling.

KC is a member of the Directors Guild of Canada, and an Associate Member of the ​Federation of European Screen Directors. She is an alumna of the London School of ​Economics, the University of Southern California and is a former journalist, published ​author, and recipient of multiple visionary awards. Beyond the screen KC has been ​recognized for co-founding a non-profit for outdoor adventure and environmental ​protection.

“Like Waterworld or Mad Max, but set in the Canadian Yukon.

Polaris goes further than these movies. Carthew is committed

to her bold vision about human behaviour” - RogerEbert