April 25, 2026 11:00 AM (MDT)
Dinosaurs Under the Northern Lights
In a breathtaking journey through the Cretaceous Period, witness the extraordinary bond between an infant carnivorous Nanuqsaurus and an herbivorous Alaskacephale as they navigate the stunning polar landscapes of ancient Alaska, all under the mesmerizing glow of the Northern Lights while unraveling the mysteries of our planet's celestial dance.
Produced by
Takehiro Nakayama, Rie Hikima
Directed by
Tsuguyasu Uchiyama
Project Description
70 million years ago, during the Cretaceous Period, the Earth teemed with dinosaurs. Generation after generation swept the land, some reaching the far-flung North and South Poles. Centering on Nook, an infant carnivorous Nanuqsaurus, and Fal, an infant herbivore Alaskacephale, the film depicts the strange fate and curious bond between these two different species originally never supposed to cross paths. You will discover the story behind the dinosaurs that thrived in the polar regions in ancient times under the beautiful skies of Alaska, where the brilliant Northern Lights shine while delving into fascinating astronomical topics such as the relationship between the Earth and the Moon, rotation and revolution, the tilt of the Earth’s axis, and the reason behind the gorgeous Northern Lights themselves!
About the Director
Tsuguyasu Uchiyama is an award-winning Japanese filmmaker and director at D&D Pictures, specializing in the creation of immersive fulldome and planetarium experiences. Renowned for blending scientific wonder with cinematic storytelling, his work focuses on transporting audiences to prehistoric eras and the far reaches of the cosmos.
Uchiyama is best known for directing the feature Dinosaurs Under the Northern Lights, a narrative-driven exploration of Arctic life during the Cretaceous Period.
