Films in Production
Films in production are allowed to show up to five minutes of footage, and presenters are allotted two minutes to introduce the project.
Alaska – Kingdom of the Eagle |
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| Length | 40 minutes |
| Release Date | May, 2025 |
| Formats | 3D
IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, DCI-Compliant Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, ESX Dome, Fulldome Digital |
| Producer | Wild Imagination Studios |
| Distributor | TBD |
| Director | Michael Dalton |
| Contact Person | Michael Dalton, wildimaginationstudios@gmail.com |
| Synopsis | In the stunning wilderness of Alaska’s coastal fjords, a bald eagle chick, humpback whale calf, brown bear cubs, and young salmon all learn what it takes to survive in this interconnected paradise of ocean, forest, and ice. |
Elephant Odyssey |
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| Length | 45 minutes |
| Release Date | 2026 |
| Formats | IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser |
| IMAX Laser | IMAX Laser |
| Producer | Beach House Pictures |
| Distributor | IMAX Corporation |
| Director | Alice Gu |
| Contact Person | Gina Glen, gglen@imax.com |
| Synopsis | The highly unusual trek by a herd of elephants as they diverted from their usual habitat and marched over 1,000 km in China across remote Yunnan Province. They attracted global attention, including live-streamed drone footage. |
F1 |
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| Length | |
| Release Date | June 27, 2025 |
| Formats | IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser |
| IMAX Laser | IMAX Laser |
| Producer | Apple |
| Distributor | IMAX |
| Director | Joseph Kosinski |
| Contact Person | Chase Martin, cmartin@imax.com |
| Synopsis | Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team – and mentor a young hotshot driver – while chasing one more chance at glory. |
Horse Power |
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| Length | 40 minutes |
| 25 minutes | |
| Release Date | Fall 2025 |
| Formats | 3D
IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, DCI-Compliant Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, ESX Dome, Fulldome Digital |
| Producer | Plimsoll Productions, EOS Films |
| Distributor | SK Films |
| Director | Mark Brownlow, Rob Sullivan |
| Contact Person | Amber Hawtin, ahawtin@skfilms.ca |
| Synopsis | The modern world was built on horseback.
Embark on an epic and heartwarming journey across the globe celebrating the extraordinary abilities of horses and their inseparable bond with humanity. Join the unlikely pair of Julaa, an inspiring eight-year-old girl and her Mongolian foal who work together to push their endurance to the limit in the race of a lifetime. Be immersed in the power of wild mustangs and a Navajo horse whisperer in Arizona who earns their trust and loyalty. Gallop alongside the fastest horse, the Arabian Stallion. Be amazed by the astounding muscle power and courage of a draft police horse taking its toughest test in Amsterdam. Follow the adorable antics of Digby and Hazel, miniature guide horses with big hearts that comfort those in need. After near extinction, watch the drama unfold as six Przewalski wild horses are released, finally connecting with the big herd, giving strong hope to conserving this ancient species. Experience the ride of a lifetime. Coming soon to IMAX/Giant Screens! |
Deep Ocean: The Kingdom of the Coelacanth |
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| Release Date | 2nd quarter,2025 |
| Formats | IMAX Laser |
| Producer | OceanX, ZDF, Arte, NHK, NHK Enterprise |
| Distributor | NHK |
| Director | Hiromichi Iwasaki |
| Contact Person | Takeshi Shibasaki, shibasaki.t-hg@nhk.or.jp |
| Synopsis | How living fossils surviving in the deep sea
The team who first filmed the giant squid in its natural habitat in Legends of the Deep reassemble to set for the new adventure of capturing a living fossil, coelacanth. Dr. Iwata Masamitsu from Japan and Dr. Kelly Sink from South Africa have joined the team as coelacanth experts. The destination is off the coast of Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. The mysterious ancient fish measuring nearly 2 meters long that has lived unchanged for 400 million years. As a coelacanth is nocturnal in the deep sea, it is rarely found, and its behavior has been shrouded in mystery. After years of negotiations, the research was conducted aboard the cutting-edge OceanX submersible research vessel. While a long-term observation is planned using multiple submersibles, is the team able to accomplish the world’s first 72-hour close submersible observation of coelacanths? The program unveils the secrets of the evolution of coelacanths that survived extinction in the deep sea. |
Lost Wolves of Yellowstone |
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| Length | 45 minutes |
| Release Date | 2025 |
| Formats | IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser |
| Producer | Grizzly Creek Films |
| Distributor | IMAX Corporation |
| Director | Thomas Winston |
| Contact Person | Gina Glen, gglen@imax.com |
| Synopsis | Once on the brink of extinction in the American West, the gray wolf’s comeback is astonishing, an incredible true story with many heroes, and one crucial heroine. |
Minecraft |
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| Length | |
| Release Date | April 4, 2025 |
| Formats | IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser |
| Producer | Warner Bros |
| Distributor | IMAX Corporation |
| Director | JARED HESS |
| Contact Person | Chase Martin, cmartin@imax.com |
| Synopsis | Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world. |
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning |
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| Length | |
| Release Date | May 23, 2025 |
| Formats | IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser |
| Producer | Paramount |
| Distributor | IMAX Corporation |
| Director | Christopher McQuarrie |
| Contact Person | Chase Martin, cmartin@imax.com |
| Synopsis | Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. |
Ocean Dreams |
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| Length | 40 minutes
25 minutes |
| Release date | 2026 |
| Formats | 3D
IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, DCI-Compliant Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, ESX Dome, Fulldome Digital |
| Producer | Deep Sea Productions |
| Distributor | SK Films |
| Director | Johan Candert |
| Contact Person | Amber Hawtin, ahawtin@skfilms.ca |
| Synopsis | The ocean is the blue heart of our planet and is essential for all forms of life, including our own. It regulates the climate, provides food, produces much of the air we breathe and is an endless source of enjoyment and inspiration. Ocean Dreams will take audiences on a global adventure to reveal the fascinating, and largely unexplored, world beneath the waves.
From the deep fjords of Norway where orcas skillfully hunt schools of herring, to the vibrant waters of Raja Ampat in Indonesia home to pygmy seahorses and the richest biodiversity on Earth. Dive with marine iguanas as they dine on algae in the protected Galapagos islands, be mesmerized by the epic “sardine run” off South Africa’s Wild Coast and explore the incredible behaviors and complexity of marine life. Human activities are challenging the health of the ocean like never before. Be amazed by compelling stories of resilience and recovery and see how once depleted ecosystems are exploding back to life. |
Snow White |
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| Length | |
| Release Date | March 21, 2025 |
| Formats | IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser |
| Producer | Disney |
| Distributor | IMAX Corporation |
| Director | Marc Webb |
| Contact Person | Chase Martin, cmartin@imax.com |
| Synopsis | Disney’s Snow White is a live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film. The magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy. |
Stormbound |
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| Length | 45 minutes |
| Release date | 2025 |
| Formats | IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser |
| Producer | Hyperobject |
| Distributor | IMAX Corporation |
| Director | Miko Lim |
| Contact Person | Gina Glen, gglen@imax.com |
| Synopsis | An intimate look at a chronically ill man who finds peace and beauty chasing the world’s largest hurricanes. |
Upstream Odyssey |
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| Length | 40 minutes |
| Release Date | Spring 2026 |
| Formats | 3D
IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, DCI-Compliant Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, ESX Dome, Fulldome Digital |
| Producer | Mission Partners Entertainment Group |
| Distributor | Mission Partners Entertainment Group |
| Director | Myles Connolly |
| Contact Person | Antonietta Monteleone, amonteleone@mpegfilm.com |
| Synopsis | Upstream Odyssey takes viewers on a breathtaking journey into the heart of one of the world’s most vital ecosystems—where wild salmon, iconic wildlife, and untamed landscapes are deeply connected. From grizzly bears and wolves that forage along the riverbanks, to orca whales and eagles that depend on the salmon for survival, this film explores the powerful role these fish play in sustaining life across land and sea.
Through stunning visuals and intimate storytelling, Upstream Odyssey traces the perilous migration of wild salmon as they navigate their way upstream, highlighting not only their remarkable resilience but also the complex web of life that depends on their seasonal return. Along the way, audiences will witness the profound interdependence of creatures like sea lions, black bears, wolverines, and ospreys—each species playing a pivotal role in the health of this vibrant ecosystem. |
Wild Asia |
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| Length | 40 minutes
25 minutes |
| Release Date | Spring 2026 |
| Formats | 3D
IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, DCI-Compliant Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, ESX Dome, Fulldome Digital |
| Producer | BBC Earth |
| Distributor | SK Films |
| Director | Matthew Wright |
| Contact Person | Amber Hawtin, ahawtin@skfilms.ca |
| Synopsis | Join an epic journey across the world’s largest continent whose extreme landscapes have pushed wildlife to the limit!
Swim alongside a sperm whale family in the Indian Ocean, watch a Tibetan Fox ‘hide-and-seek hunting’ amongst yaks on the Tibetan Plateau, catch intimate glimpses of the adorable and secretive red panda in its Himalayan stronghold, and meet the remarkable long-eared jerboa in the Gobi Desert. Witness beautiful long-tailed tit birds feeding on “sap-cicles” in northern Japan. In the coral seas of the Pacific, discover the cute-yet-deadly sea bunny, and feel like you’re amongst an unbelievable shark feeding frenzy, that’s never been filmed before. Each story reveals the incredible ways in which wildlife has adapted to thrive in these challenging habitats. Produced by the world-renowned wildlife storytellers at the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, Wild Asia is a giant screen immersive experience for all ages featuring amazing biodiversity, never-seen-before animals, and heartwarming behaviours across spectacular landscapes and mesmerizing seas. |
Wild Rescue |
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| Length | 40 minutes |
| Release Date | June 27, 2025 |
| Formats | 3D
IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, DCI-Compliant Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, ESX Dome, Fulldome Digital |
| Producer | Tandem Stills + Motion |
| Distributor | Cosmic Picture |
| Director | Ian Shive |
| Contact Person | John Wickstrom, john@cosmicpicture.com |
| Website | https://www.wildrescuemovie.org |
| Synopsis | Wild Rescue chronicles wildlife that people of all ages and from every walk of life can relate to seen through the intimate lens and pioneering, state-of-the-art wildlife hospital located in picturesque Santa Barbara, CA. Whether someone lives in New York or Los Angeles, the suburbs, coastline or countryside, they likely have met a raccoon or two, and most probably even have encountered a skunk, if not an entire skunk family. These animals and thousands of others just like them have one big thread common with people – we live right alongside each other!
Wild Rescue documents the passionate story behind the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, the fragile journey of rescuing injured animals from out in the wild, their rehabilitation by their team of dedicated veterinarians and volunteers, and the release of the animals for a “second chance at a wild life.” |
Projects in Development
Projects in Development are allotted two minutes for their presentation
African Voices |
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| Length | 40 minutes |
| Release Date | 2nd Quarter 2027 |
| Formats | 3D
IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital and Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, ESX Dome, Fulldome Digital |
| Producer | African NGO and Principal Large Format |
| Distributor | Cosmic Picture |
| Director | The African Voices Brain Trust |
| Contact Person | Phil Streather, philstreather@gmail.com |
| Synopsis | African Voices is to be a pan-African, “made for the Giant Screen”, documentary film about community, wildlife, environment and human/animal co-existence across Africa. 10 storytellers from 10 different countries will each make a 3–5-minute uplifting sequence on a subject about which they are passionate. Elephants and fisher-people co-existing in Savo, Kenya; community land ownership and a bird photography project for the Makuleke people in the Kruger National Park, South Africa; the indigenous knowledge of the rainforest inhabitants in Gabon, helping global medical research. Together, these sequences will form a whole; a new and positive vision of Africa where, for the first time on the Giant Screen, local African people will share their own authentic stories with the world. A groundbreaking and timely film, written, directed, photographed, edited and scored by local African filmmakers. |
Einstein's Incredible Universe |
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| Length | 40 minutes |
| Release date | Spring 2026 |
| Formats | 3D
IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital and Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, ESX Dome, Fulldome Digital |
| Producer | Cosmic Picture |
| Distributor | Cosmic Picture |
| Director | Daniel Ferguson |
| Contact Person | John Wickstrom, john@cosmicpicture.com |
| Website | https://cosmicpicture.com/films/einsteins-incredible-universe/ |
| Synopsis | Black holes, the big bang, space that can bend and ripple. So much of our understanding of the cosmos comes from Albert Einstein’s radical ideas about gravity. Designed and conceived for the largest screens in our galaxy, Einstein’s Incredible Universe takes audiences on a spellbinding journey through space and time, as well as into Einstein’s imagination during some of his most famous “thought experiments.” The film tells the stories of two contemporary astrophysicists, Andrea Ghez (2020 Nobel-laureate) and Nergis Mavalvala (Dean of Science at MIT), who were inspired by Einstein growing up and are now building on his theories in ways that would have astonished even him. With major funding from the National Science Foundation, Einstein’s Incredible Universe will launch alongside a robust educational outreach campaign in 2026. |
Everest |
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| Length | 59 minutes |
| Release Date | 3rd Quarter 2025 |
| Formats | Fulldome Digital
Can be adapted to giant screen formats |
| Producer | Opera Parallèle |
| Distributor | Opera Parallèle |
| Director | Brian Staufenbiel |
| Contact Person | Daniel Harvey, daniel@operaparallele.org |
| Synopsis | Everest is a groundbreaking reimagining of Joby Talbot’s acclaimed opera, with a libretto by Gene Scheer. Based on the true story of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, this visually stunning production blends graphic novel-style imagery with a soaring score, projected across a planetarium’s vast dome for a breathtaking experience.
The story follows climbers Rob Hall, Doug Hansen, and Beck Weathers as they battle Everest’s brutal conditions, interwoven with poignant flashbacks to their pasts. Motion capture technology transforms the singers’ performances into dynamic animated visuals, deepening the emotional impact. With a powerful recorded soundtrack led by world renowned conductor Nicole Paiement and performances from some of opera's leading singers, Everest captures the raw power of nature and the human spirit. As a deadly storm rages, the audience is fully immersed in the climbers’ harrowing journey, experiencing both Everest’s beauty and peril in an entirely new way. Noteworthy Projects Winner in the 2024 Opera America Awards for Digital Excellence Opera Parallèle is a leading contemporary opera company based in San Francisco, renowned for reinventing opera through innovation and collaboration. Founded in 2007 by conductor Nicole Paiement, the company has built a national reputation for groundbreaking productions that blend musical storytelling with multimedia, technology, and unconventional staging. Its work has been presented by top institutions like Cal Performances, SFJAZZ, and The Broad Stage, with frequent co-productions across the country. Committed to artistic excellence and social relevance, Opera Parallèle champions new works and pushes operatic boundaries, to ensure opera remains a dynamic, accessible, and transformative art form. |
Marsupials 3D: Guardians of the Outback (wt) |
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| Length | 45 minutes |
| Release date | January 1, 2026 |
| Formats | 3D
IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital and Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, ESX Dome, Fulldome Digital |
| Producer | Definition Studios |
| Distributor | K2 Studios |
| Director | Mark Fox |
| Contact Person | Mark Kresser, mark_kresser@k2communications.com |
| Synopsis | Marsupials: Guardians of the Outback takes viewers on an extraordinary journey into the heart of Australia’s rugged outback, where a unique group of marsupials plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem. The documentary introduces audiences to iconic animals like kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas, as well as lesser-known species like the bilby and quokka. As the "guardians" of the outback, these resilient creatures are essential to the health of the landscape, from seed dispersal to maintaining vegetation. The film explores their everyday struggles, from surviving extreme weather to evading predators, while highlighting the dedicated conservation efforts aimed at protecting these vulnerable species. Marsupials: Guardians of the Outback offers an intimate, awe-inspiring look at the lives of these incredible animals, celebrating their vital role in Australia’s biodiversity and emphasizing the urgent need to protect them in an ever-changing world. |
A Night on Mars |
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| Length | 25 minutes |
| Release Date | 2nd Quarter 2026 |
| Formats | IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-Compliant Digital and Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, ESX Dome
Fulldome Digital |
| Producer | Million Miles Media LLC, Home Run Pictures |
| Distributor | TBD |
| Director | Richard Tozzoli |
| Contact Person | Richard Tozzoli, RichardTozzoli@gmail.com |
| Synopsis | Embark on a breathtaking journey through the cosmos with A Night on Mars, where science, art, and music unite. Featuring actual footage from NASA's Perseverance Rover alongside stunning animations, this immersive experience transports you to the Martian night.
As darkness falls, the star-studded Martian sky unfolds, and the Perseverance Rover enters its nightly shutdown sequence. Witness powerful Martian windstorms, mesmerizing blue sunsets, and glowing magnetic auroras. Look up to see Earth, a tiny blue dot in the vast expanse. Experience the haunting beauty of Mars during its most mysterious hours. Accompanied by a captivating multichannel score performed by the Budapest Orchestra and Choir, with entrancing vocals by mezzo-soprano Clara Sorace, the soundscape is enriched by the unique contributions of world-renowned artists Omar Hakim and Tony Levin. Immersive sound design by Oscar-winning Hollywood sound designer Scott Gershin brings the Martian atmosphere to life like never before. Discover Mars through an extraordinary fusion of visual wonder and sonic exploration. |
OPERATION: Animal Ark (wt) |
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| Length | 45 minutes |
| Release Date | July 1, 2026 |
| Formats | 3D
IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital and Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, ESX Dome, Fulldome Digital |
| Producer | Definition Studios & K2 Studios Australia |
| Distributor | K2 Studios |
| Director | Paul Phelan & David Gross |
| Contact Person | Mark Kresser, mark_kresser@k2communications.com |
| Synopsis | OPERATION: Animal Ark is a captivating documentary that follows a global mission to save some of the world’s most endangered species. From the iconic Galápagos Tortoise to the fiery Tasmania Devil, the film showcases the incredible conservation efforts to protect these unique animals, along with the majestic Rhino and playful Australian Sea Lion. Set against stunning backdrops, the documentary takes audiences to remote wildlife reserves and animal sanctuaries where dedicated teams of scientists, veterinarians, and conservationists work tirelessly to ensure the survival of these species. Viewers will witness groundbreaking efforts to rehabilitate the Galápagos Tortoise, save the Tasmanian Devil from extinction, protect the last wild rhinos, and safeguard Australian Sea Lions from habitat destruction and disease. OPERATION: Animal Ark offers a powerful, heartwarming look at the importance of global conservation and the urgent need to protect the planet’s most vulnerable creatures before it’s too late. |
Rhino Bodyguards |
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| Length | 40 minutes |
| Release date | December 1, 2025 |
| Formats | IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital and Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, ESX Dome, Fulldome Digital |
| Producer | Definition Studios and K2 Studios Australia |
| Distributor | K2 Studios |
| Director | Paula Grusovin, David Grusovin, Taras Didyk, David Gross |
| Contact Person | Mark Kresser, mark_kresser@k2communications.com |
| Synopsis | Rhino Bodyguards is a gripping documentary that follows a dedicated team of conservationists as they fight to protect one of the world’s most endangered species: the rhino. Set in the heart of Africa, the film takes viewers inside the intense world of wildlife protection, where every day is a battle against poaching and habitat loss. The documentary focuses on the courageous rangers and their highly trained anti-poaching dogs who serve as the rhinos' "bodyguards." These elite teams work tirelessly, using cutting-edge technology and strategies to track and protect rhinos from illegal hunters. Through breathtaking footage and firsthand accounts, Rhino Bodyguards sheds light on the tireless efforts to save these majestic creatures from extinction. It’s a powerful reminder of the importance of wildlife conservation and the lengths humans must go to in order to protect the planet’s most vulnerable species. |
Wetlands: Saving a Vanishing Wonderland (wt) |
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| Length | 40 Minutes |
| Release Date | 2027 |
| Formats | 3D
IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital and Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, ESX Dome, Fulldome Digital |
| Producer | Mission Partners Entertainment Group |
| Distributor | Mission Partners Entertainment Group |
| Director | TBD |
| Contact Person | Antonietta Monteleone, amonteleone@mpegfilm.com |
| Website | www.mpegfilm.com |
| Synopsis | Wetlands: Saving a Vanishing Wonderland is an immersive film shot for giant screens and giant domes which explores the dramatic and ongoing loss of the Gulf Coast’s wetlands and its far-reaching impact on the environment, economy, and culture. Through stunning visuals and expert insights, the film unveils the complex forces—ranging from human engineering to climate change—driving the erosion of these vital ecosystems. As wetlands disappear, the film highlights the risks to wildlife, local communities, and the nation's infrastructure, emphasizing Louisiana's crucial role in global commerce, energy, and biodiversity. Amid the crisis, Wetlands: Saving a Vanishing Wonderland also showcases a hopeful way forward: the innovative restoration efforts underway to save the marshes and protect a way of life that has shaped the region for centuries. |