Star Dancer, Howard Hall Productions, and a 1,300 lb. Camera in PNG 

Star Dancer, operating out of Walindi and Kimbe Bay in Papua New Guinea (PNG), has recently hosted Howard and Michele Hall of Howard Hall Productions on the south coasts of New Britain Island. These special film charters were done to film their new IMAX® 3D film Under The Sea 3D. The film is scheduled for a Spring, 2009 release.

IMAX® has just released a new video clip highlighting the film crew’s activities in PNG, and some exciting footage of what it’s like to dive with a 1,300 pound camera! 

Howard and Michele had kind words for Walindi, Star Dancer, and her crew:

"We just returned from our first expedition to PNG aboard the Star Dancer.  We had a great trip and I think we captured some great images...

Much of our success during this first expedition must be credited to the extraordinary logistical performance provided by the wonderful people who operate the Walindi Resort and the Star Dancer live-aboard dive boat.  Max Benjamin and his staff at Walindi went to
great lengths to help us solve major logistical problems.  Alan Raabe, who operated Star Dancer, did a stellar job preparing the boat to handle our 8,000 pounds of gear including the 1,300-pound camera.  In addition to all the logistical help, the Star Dancer provided
wonderful food and service.
Certainly, we must share the credit for our successful results with both Walindi and Star Dancer."

Howard and Michele Hall, Howard Hall Productions*

ABOUT HOWARD HALL PRODUCTIONS: Howard Hall (directing his third IMAX® feature film) and Michele Hall (producing her second IMAX® film) are the driving forces behind Howard Hall Productions.  Their diving and film making experience is legendary, dating back to 16mm days.  Their last IMAX® 3D film, DEEP SEA 3D,grossed over 60 Million Dollars, and they have directed or produced two of the all time top five box office hits for Warner Bros and IMAX Corporation. Under The Sea 3D is scheduled for a March, 2009 release.  Howard and Michelle, and their team, will return to PNG and Star Dancer for a second 3 week expedition in the spring.