Ice Maiden
The award-winning feature documentary about Lisa Blair, the first woman in history to sail solo around Antarctica. Released in August 2024, it has since screened in cinemas and at film festivals around the world.
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An epic tale of perseverance
Ice Maiden tracks Lisa's attempt to become the first woman to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around Antarctica, a voyage only ever completed twice before. When her mast comes crashing down in the most dangerous waters on the planet, she has to dig into every ounce of courage and self-belief, not just to finish, but to survive.
It's the same story Lisa tells on stage in Purpose Builds Resilience, seen through the cameras she carried on board.
Produced by Jackson Speed · Directed by James Blannin-Ferguson · Director of Photography Nathaniel C. T. Jackson · Rated M
Recognised around the world
- Gold Stevie Award, Documentary of the Year by a Woman (Stevie Awards for Women in Business, New York, 2025)
- Warsaw International Film Festival, nominated for Best Documentary Feature
- Doc Edge Film Festival (New Zealand), nominated for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Cinematography
- Wild Oceans Film Festival, Finalist (2026)
- World premiere at Doc Edge, Christchurch, New Zealand (2024); Australian cinema release 11 August 2024
Official selections and screenings: Warsaw International Film Festival · Doc Edge Film Festival · Newport Beach Film Festival · Portland Film Festival · Salt Spring Film Festival · Ocean Film Festival · Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival · Capricorn Film Festival · JachtFilm Maritime Film Festival · Nordic Adventure Film Festival · Friday Harbor Film Festival · Ocean Lovers Festival · Wild Oceans Film Festival
“A thrilling portrait of a truly extraordinary woman, Ice Maiden is documentary filmmaking at its best.”FilmInk (9.2/10)
“An unforgettable true story of courage and resilience.”City Hub
Watch it now on DocPlay, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video and YouTube.
A screening, then Lisa live
Ice Maiden makes a powerful centrepiece for a film night, a conference evening or an International Women's Day event. Screenings are licensed through the filmmakers, so contact the Ice Maiden team to arrange one; Lisa is happy to introduce you. Then add Lisa in person for a Q&A or a short keynote, and your audience meets the woman they've just watched survive the Southern Ocean.
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