Ryan Rumpca

At Fram Studio Company, we feel a strong obligation to storytelling. Storytelling is uniquely human, tracing back to the origins of humanity itself. In an ever-advancing world of technology, we find that experiential storytelling is as human as it gets. To feel the cold wind bite our face, or the heat of an erupting volcano press against our clothes, these moments connect us with our subjects to a degree that no technology ever could. We believe that these lived experiences give an...

Fram (pronounced Frahm) means forward. While we love to look back at history, we get most excited about looking forward. The Fram flag is symbolic of this. The bulk of the flag points Forward  into the wind, while the lesser tapered side points backwards . A perfect ratio for how we envision Fram Studio Co. We believe that creativity is forward moving, and that moving forward is not just a motion, but evolution.  We approach projects aiming for novelty. Is there a concept or story that has...

Among many of the early polar expeditions were photographers and filmmakers. These individuals played an integral role during the expeditions, and also after. Their work garnered legitimacy to the endeavors, alongside worldwide intrigue. The work developed by the likes of Frank Hurley, Herbert Ponting, Dora Keen, Olav Bjaaland, and many more still inspire to this day. These individuals had to brave the conditions while managing bulky materials and cameras. For instance, Frank Hurley lugged...