In Alaska: A Dark Journey of Survival and Self-Discovery

Name: In Alaska
Description: Woody, a depressed 17-year-old boy from a tiny village in Alaska, does something grotesquely stupid: he shoots The Oil Pipeline and becomes a most wanted terrorist, hunted by the seasoned FBI Agent Susan Tarheel. The boy who was fed up with living is now running for his life. Lost in the wild, without a plan, Woody is not an easy prey. But as Tarheel closes in, she also identifies more with the boy. While Woody escapes across the state and into arctic Canada, he is reconnecting with the land, its people, and the roots of his Inuit mother: he’s learning for the first time what it actually means to be alive.
Genre: Feature Film
Date Created: 10-03-2024
Producer: Marc Bary, Nicky Onstenk
Writer: Jaap van Heusden, Vinnie Karetak
Director: Jaap van Heusden (jaap@jaapvanheusden.nl)
Contact Information:
Experimental Forest Films
#101-812 Milton St., New Westminster, BC V3M 1N2
info@experimentalforest.ca
Phone: 604-441-6782
Status: March 3
Location: Nunavut – British Columbia
Unit Schedule: Nunavut Unit: March 3 – April 30, 2025 | British Columbia Unit: September 1 – November 30, 2025
Other Contacts:
UUKTUMIAQ STUDIOS
205-208 Sinaa Street, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
IJSWATER FILMS
Kromme Mijdrechtstraat 110-2 Amsterdam, 1079LD Netherlands
films@ijswater.nl
Phone: +31 0 20 442 17 60
GUSTO ENTERTAINMENT
Heemraadssingel 135, 3022 CD Rotterdam
sietz@gusto-ent.com
CAVIAR
Liersesteenweg 38, Mechelen, 2800 Brussels
Phone: +32 2 423 20 00
info.brussels@caviar.tv
RHOMBUS MEDIA INC.
662 King Street West, Suite 303, Toronto, ON M5V 1M7
Phone: 416-971-7856
info@rhombusmedia.com
ELEVATION PICTURES
225 Richmond Street West, Suite 501, Toronto, ON M5V 1W2
Phone: 416-583-5800
info@elevationpictures.com

In Alaska: A Thrilling Tale of Survival and Self-Discovery

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Alaskan wilderness, In Alaska tells the gripping story of Woody, a 17-year-old grappling with despair. After a reckless act of rebellion leads him to become a fugitive, he finds himself entangled in a harrowing cat-and-mouse chase with seasoned FBI Agent Susan Tarheel. As Woody navigates the wild, he not only runs for his life but also embarks on an unexpected journey of reconnecting with his Inuit heritage and the land that shapes his identity.

The film, directed by Jaap van Heusden, shines a light on the complexities of youth and the profound impact of environment and culture. With a strong narrative led by powerful performances from its cast, In Alaska explores themes of loss, identity, and resilience. As Woody delves deeper into his roots, audiences are invited to reflect on the meaning of existence and the realization that life can take on new dimensions, even in the midst of chaos. The collaboration between the creative teams at Uuktumiaq Studios and IJswater Films further amplifies the film’s compelling voice, making it a notable addition to the cinematic landscape.