The 8th Company | Independent Documentary Film Production

ARCTIC DIAMOND Every year ice carvers from around the globe descend on the small Alaskan town of Fairbanks. With the blowing of the start horn the peaceful quiet is replaced with the momentous noise of chain saws as the World Ice Art Championships kicks off and the ice carvers take on the great Alaskan ice...

Set in the glacial snow-white backdrop of Alaska, Arctic Diamond follows four teams during their 3-day race to turn a monumental block of ice into a magnificent masterpiece in the coldest and toughest competition on the planet.

In one of the most hostile and unpredictable environments on earth, the teams battle it out, tested not only in physical endurance and stamina but also in talent and artistic ability: it is a full-throttle competition in the art of ice sculpting.

Arctic Diamond is an extreme adventure documentary that will amaze and entertain as we follow 75 year old Klaus and his co-carver Ron create 'Volcano', a sculpture that sends the judges into complete disagreement; Team Hawaii, the first US Army Ice Carving team, as they battle as true soldiers to win not only the championship trophy but also to win over the Army itself; Vladimir, the Russian master, and his quiet genius Vitaly as they defy the laws of ice physics; and finally, Larry and Mimi, a psychologist and a music professor as they attempt to dive below the surface with their multi-layered sculpture.

SANDRA SKIBSTED // The 8th Company Independent Director and Producer of documentaries
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Spitfire Sisters tells the story of the remarkable ladies who flew for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) in World War Two. Called upon to ferry military planes of all types between airfields, factories and maintenance units, these ladies were faced with bad weather, operational adversities and flying planes they had never flown before. Now in their 90's, these ladies tell us of the adventures they experienced during their incredible lives as Ferry Pilots. With tales of love, laughter and loss, people can't help but feel permanently amazed by the achievements of these unique women. They are the unsung heroes of the Second World War.	ONE HOUR SPECIAL [ 1 x 50 mins] History Documentary Director: Tristan Loraine Director: Sandra Skibsted Producer: Tristan Loraine Exec Producer: Adrian G Pop Production Company Fact Not Fiction Films Completion: 2010 DISCOVERY CHANNEL UK

Little Victorian Secrets is a compelling tale of the utmost craftsmanship, a devotion to detail and little things. Discover the world of miniature through the story of the 10-year making of the world's largest and finest miniature exhibition Beyond The Dolls House at the historic Leonardslee Gardens in West Sussex. Created from the vision of one man and the craftsmanship of over 200 people the miniature world takes you back to the 19th century Victorian time with a scandalous and mischievous life of its own. Featuring The Midhurst Players, The Kirdford Players and many more the miniature world of Little Victorian Secrets comes to life in the most intriguing and amusing manner. Complete with a wonderful and thrilling music score by Moritz Schmittat you will experience a scandalous and mischievous plot in episodes throughout the documentary taking you through the varied and incredible scenes of this Victorian world. Filmed in High Definition every captivating detail comes to the screen in an experience far beyond expectations. Featuring selected extracts from the works of Rudyard Kipling (1865 - 1936). Narrated by Marina Sirtis.	ONE HOUR SPECIAL [ 1 x 52 mins] Culture Arts Crafts Documentary Director: Sandra Skibsted Producer: Tristan Loraine Production Company Fact Not Fiction Films Distributed by DFT Enterprises Completion: 2010

ARCTIC DIAMOND Every year ice carvers from around the globe descend on the small Alaskan town of Fairbanks. With the blowing of the start horn the peaceful quiet is replaced with the momentous noise of chain saws as the World Ice Art Championships kicks off and the ice carvers take on the great Alaskan ice... Set in the glacial snow-white backdrop of Alaska, Arctic Diamond follows four teams during their 3-day race to turn a monumental block of ice into a magnificent masterpiece in the coldest and toughest competition on the planet. In one of the most hostile and unpredictable environments on earth, the teams battle it out, tested not only in physical endurance and stamina but also in talent and artistic ability: it is a full-throttle competition in the art of ice sculpting. Arctic Diamond is an extreme adventure documentary that will amaze and entertain as we follow 75 year old Klaus and his co-carver Ron create 'Volcano', a sculpture that sends the judges into complete disagreement; Team Hawaii, the first US Army Ice Carving team, as they battle as true soldiers to win not only the championship trophy but also to win over the Army itself; Vladimir, the Russian master, and his quiet genius Vitaly as they defy the laws of ice physics; and finally, Larry and Mimi, a psychologist and a music professor as they attempt to dive below the surface with their multi-layered sculpture.	ONE HOUR SPECIAL [ 1 x 55 mins] Extreme Adventure Documentary Producer: Sandra Skibsted Director: Sandra Skibsted Completion: 2007 British Airways Alaska Airlines www.arcticdiamond.co.uk	Download@ www.jumpstartdistributions.com