We used the writings of Ernest Shackleton himself and pulled them together to create a compelling monologue to drive the story arc of the film. The script is comprised of lines taken from across all of Shackleton’s writings, spanning 1909 to 1922, and recontextualising them together in a ‘letter’ to the people of today.

The viewer is given a hint at the beginning of the film as to when the words were written, but the iconic author is only revealed at the very end.

For the supporting product campaign, we worked with esteemed photographer Steve Harries to capture a series of honest, character-driven portraits of our three protagonists.

Levison Wood is an acclaimed explorer, author, and documentary maker, known for epic journeys across the Nile, the Himalayas, and Arabia. He wears the Polar Titan Down Jacket, named after the coldest place on Earth and trusted by those who go there. Lab-tested to –80°C by Loughborough University.

Ash Bhardwaj is a writer, filmmaker, and explorer whose journeys span from the Arctic to the Andes. He wears the Haakon Tactical Parka, delivering expedition-ready warmth in the world’s harshest environments.

Max Thorpe is a world record-breaking Atlantic rower, holding the fastest pairs crossing record to this day. He is also Shackleton’s Head of Development & Expedition Preparation. Max wears the Pilot Jacket, originally designed for rescue helicopter pilots and featuring a unique zip venting system for high-output conditions.