A short film by the Seawolf Student Filmmakers made for the Quick Freeze Film Competition. Director/Producer: Yoshina Okamoto Written by: Yoshina Okamoto, Gabriela Riquelme, Darrian Traw, Natalie Carrasco Editor: Natalie Carrasco

Produced, written, and directed by Yoshina Okamoto Director of Photography and Post-Production Supervisor: Natalie Carrasco

The coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ranks as one of the most controversial chunks of land in Alaska. Since Congress set it aside for more study in 1980, environmental groups, politicians and industry have battled over whether to explore for oil there or to protect the wilderness forever. Video: Natalie Carrasco, Eric Keto, Elizabeth Harball Music: Garrett Bevins Additional Footage: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Jonathan Bressler could not afford his rent in Chicago. He found a job on Craigslist and water chestnuts were forever ruined. In the spirit of This American Life, The Moth, and other storytelling events, Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories: funny, sad and sweet.