We are thrilled to announce that our new feature documentary Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography began production in September 2020.
Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography is the epic story of the most talked about but least understood element on earth. Carbon in nature, industry, culture, war and love. Carbon's life story is an epic journey from the death of a star to the birth of the modern world, towards an understanding of today's most vital issues: energy, climate and survival. Told through intimate testimonials from those who know Carbon deeply, we also hear Carbon's life story in her own words. Carbon is not the enemy. Carbon is life.
A Canadian/Australian co-production between Handful of Films and Genepool Productions, the film is produced in association with CBC, ABC, Arte, Screen Australia, Film Victoria, the Canadian Media Fund, and Rogers Documentary Fund. The project was developed with assistance from Film Victoria and the Shark Island Institute.
Handful of Films founder Niobe Thompson serves as Co-Director and Executive Producer, working alongside Writer and Co-Director Daniella Ortega and Executive Producer Sonya Pemberton.
Film crews will be based in Canada and Australia, with additional filming locations in Mongolia, Western Europe, Alaska, Siberia and the United States. Jonathan Kawchuk serves as composer, Athan Merrick as Canadian Director of Photography, and Global Mechanic animation studio joined the creative team.
The film will have theatrical release through Umbrella Entertainment in Australia and global television sales managed by TVF International. In Canada, both one-hour and feature versions will stream on CBC TV and CBC Gem.