Artic Light AS is an independent Norwegian film production company established by Asgeir Helgestad in 2006. Our focus is on giving a voice to nature and those creatures that otherwise are not as visible in the public space. We produce documentary films that have been shown around the world and have won prizes in Norway and internationally. We are known for combining the highest quality of cinematography with powerful, personal storytelling. Our vision is to empower and inspire people to love and protect nature. Our partners include NRK, SVT, NDR / Doclights, ORF, Smithsonian Channel, France TV, Maramedia and BBC.
Asgeir Helgestad – Creative director, producer, and camera
Asgeir Helgestad has over thirty years of experience with documentary and photo. Nature has always been his greatest love and inspiration and his work reflects deep passion and empathy for his subjects. His recent documentary, Queen without Land (2018), has been shown in more than fifty festivals, received over thirty international awards, and reached audiences worldwide. His stills photography has been awarded at the biggest wildlife photo competitions such as Wildlife Photographer of the Year. The first book he authored and photographed, Dyr i skogen / Animals in the Forest (2001), received the Norwegian Ministry of Culture debutante prize.
Filmography:
A Call from the Wild / Skal hilse fra naturen (2024)
Queen without Land / Dronning uten land (2018)
Arctic Survivors / Liv og død i Arktis (2008)
The Boy who Adored the Wilderness / Drømmen om villmarka (2005)
Ageliki Lefkaditou – Producer, writer, and researcher
Ageliki Lefkaditou is a new film producer based in Norway. Her journey started as a researcher with PhDs in ecology and history and philosophy of science. However, her true passion lies in storytelling and communication. She ventured into film making, driven by her love for nature and the desire to bring unique content to life and reach diverse audiences.
Filmography:
A Call from the Wild / Skal hilse fra naturen (2024)
Queen without Land / Dronning uten land (2018)