Antarctica in a Warming World plunges viewers into the heart of one of the planet’s most remote and fragile frontiers. Through compelling first-hand accounts from scientists, this short documentary reveals the concerning transformations unfolding across the continent and Southern Ocean. Director Magnolia Lowe collaborated with Antarctic Science Platform researchers to share key findings from the past seven years of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Antarctic research, 2018 to 2025. The aim is to help people understand the current impacts of climate change, while also showcasing the breathtaking visuals of this unique region. Plain-language summaries distilling the research can be found at https://www.antarcticscienceplatform....
Director: Magnolia Lowe
Production company: Magpie Content Creation
Directors of Photography: Jess Charlton (interviews) and Anthony Powell (Antarctica)
Underwater videography: Dr Leigh Tait
Additional videography: Lana Young
With special thanks to the Platform's New Zealand partners (2018-2025) Antarctica New Zealand, Cawthron Institute, Lincoln Agritech,
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, The University of Waikato, Earth Sciences New Zealand (formerly GNS Science and NIWA), and the Bioeconomy Science Institute (formerly Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research).
