IN PRODUCTION

CATEGORY
NATURAL HISTORY

RUNTIME
52 minutes (in production - 2025)
Estimated release date: fall 2025/Q1 2026

Menace draws viewers into the Arctic’s frozen heart to follow the extraordinary real-life story of the muskox—a resilient species that has endured since the Ice Age.

Building on the internationally recognized short Unwavering—honored with awards and nominations at major festivals—this feature-length documentary offers a deeper, more intimate portrait of how these ancient animals survive in a world reshaped by climate change.

Set against sweeping vistas of snow-covered tundra and glacial skies, the film follows muskoxen through daily trials: enduring brutal cold, evading predators, and relying on the strength of their tight-knit herds. These powerful yet vulnerable creatures are vital to the fragile balance of the Arctic ecosystem, their fate intertwined with the region’s changing climate.

With striking cinematography, Menace captures the seasonal rhythms, instincts, and relationships that sustain the species—a quiet yet urgent reflection on life at the edge of the world, where every step forward is a testament to endurance.

Slated for release in fall 2025/Q1 2026, this expanded documentary features new footage, original music, and compelling narration—inviting audiences on an unforgettable journey through ice, time, and the stark beauty of the far North.

Film information / Development status

DETAILS

Estimated release date: fall 2025/Q1 2026
Director - Chris Schmid
Producer - Stay Wild Studio
Executive Producers - Chris Schmid & Mélanie Schmid
Cinematographer - Chris Schmid
Original soundtrack - Christian Heschl
Narration - TBA

TECHNICAL SPECS

Runtime - approx. 52 minutes
Color - Color
Aspect ratio - 2.39:1
Resolution - 4K
Format available - DCP, ProRes422, h.264, h.265
Audio - Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Atmos
Language - English, French
Subtitles - English, French

CONTACT

Public Film Contact - Chris Schmid Studio