Documentary · 2024

Ice Maiden.

The uncompromising determination of the first woman in history to sail solo around Antarctica. Gold Stevie Award, Documentary of the Year by a Woman (2025).

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The film

An epic tale of perseverance

Ice Maiden charts the uncompromising determination of Australian Lisa Blair, who became the first woman in history to sail solo around Antarctica. It's an epic tale of perseverance, pushing limits and believing you can achieve something even when you don't know how.

The feature-length documentary follows Lisa as she sets out to be the first woman to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around Antarctica, a voyage only ever completed twice. As she conquers the most perilous parts of the journey her confidence grows, until she realises no amount of preparation can guarantee her safe return.

When life-threatening weather causes catastrophe, Lisa must dig into every ounce of courage, determination and self-belief, not only to finish but to survive in the most dangerous waters on the planet. This is her story.

Ice Maiden film poster
Recognition

Awards & selections

Gold Stevie Award

Documentary of the Year by a Woman, Stevie Awards for Women in Business, 2025.

Official selection

Doc Edge 2024 and the Ocean Film Festival World Tour.

Credits

Produced and directed by Nathaniel C. T. Jackson. Co-director James Blannin-Ferguson. Production company Jackson Speed.

Follow Lisa

Keep up with the film and the next voyage

Screenings and release news: icemaidenfilm.com.

Next: the Arctic

In June 2028 Lisa sets out to become the first person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the Arctic Circle.

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