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MacGillivray Freeman Announces New Giant Screen Film "Cities of the Future"

March 1, 2022—MacGillivray Freeman Films is pleased to announce production of a new giant screen film and live interactive experience, Cities of the Future: Reimagining Our World (working title), slated for release in October 2023. Produced by the same team that created the award-winning film Dream Big: Engineering Our World in partnership with American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Cities of the Future explores the visionary ideas and innovative solutions engineers are employing right now as they design the smart cities of tomorrow.

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MacGillivray Freeman Films Launches New Streaming Channel

October 22, 2021—MacGillivray Freeman Films has launched a new streaming channel, Movies for Families, featuring documentaries and digital shorts from the extensive MacGillivray Freeman library. Documentaries include resources for parents and educators, such as educator guides, lesson plans, and other educational resources. The channel's website also includes a curated list of recommended films and short-form series that align with elementary and middle-school subjects. The subscription to Movies For Families is $3.99 (USD) per month or $39.99 (USD) per year. Visit moviesforfamilies.tv here

Friday, October 22, 2021/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (313)/Comments (0)/
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MacGillivray Freeman Films Partners with MetaMedia for Educational and Group Screenings

May 20, 2021 -- MacGillivray Freeman Films, the world’s foremost independent producer and distributor of original giant-screen 70mm films, announced today a partnership with MetaMedia, one of the fastest growing entertainment technology companies in the U.S., to bring educational films to conventional commercial theaters and drive-ins across the U.S. and Canada for educational and group screenings.
Friday, May 21, 2021/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (662)/Comments (0)/
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3 Giant Screen Films Selected As Finalists in the World Wildlife Day Film Showcase: Forests

\February 16, 2021—Congratulations to Australia's Great Wild North, Backyard Wilderness, and Great Bear Rainforest, all finalists in the World Wildlife Day Film Showcase: Forests. Over 275 films were entered for this festival, which is organized by Jackson Wild. The winners will be announced during the first-ever global virtual World Wildlife Day celebration on March 3. View the full list of finalists here
Tuesday, February 16, 2021/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (393)/Comments (0)/
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Tags: SK FilmsMacGillivray Freeman FilmsBackyard WildernessGreat Bear RainforestJackson WildK2 StudiosAustralia's Great Wild North

Stephen Amezdroz's "Koala" to Be First Giant Screen Film Shot With the Blackmagic 12K Camera

December 14, 2020—Stephen Amezdroz's Koala will be the first giant screen film shot with the Blackmagic 12K camera. The film is scheduled to be released in 2022 and will be distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films. The camera has a digital film resolution of 12,288 x 6480 through a 12K Super 35 Sensor that has 14 stops of dynamic range, and combines 80 megapixels per frame with new colour science. https://bit.ly/34btR0y
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Shaun MacGillivray on the Financial and Creative Implications of the Pandemic

July 29, 2020—Shaun MacGillivray, president of MacGillivray Freeman Films, shares his insights on what film production will look like in a COVID world. Read the full article in Post magazine.
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Director's Cut of MacGillivray Freeman's "Everest" to Be Released in 2021

June 12, 2020—The director's cut of MacGilivray Freeman's documentary Everest will be released in 2021. The original film is the highest-grossing giant screen documentary of all time, earning more than $152 million in worldwide ticket sales. The director’s cut will feature exclusive new footage and will be digitally remastered in 16k for an 8k digital release. MacGillivray Freeman is using the same film scanner that was custom-made for the filmmakers of Apollo 11 to digitize NASA’s 70mm archival footage from its mission to the moon.
Friday, June 12, 2020/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (592)/Comments (0)/
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MacGillivray Freeman Films and Brand USA Release "Into America's Wild"

February 18, 2020—Into America’s Wild, the new 3D documentary for IMAX® and giant screen theaters, will take viewers on an incredible journey through the nation’s most iconic wilderness areas. Produced by MacGillivray Freeman Films in association with Brand USA along with presenting sponsors, Expedia and United Airlines, this film showcases the diversity of the United States’ natural and urban wonders. The film premiered at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum last week and is in wide release as of February 14. Read more
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Apollo 11: First Steps Edition to Open in Science Centers and Museums May 17, 2019

May 10, 2019—MacGillivray Freeman Films and CNN Films are proud to announce the release of Todd Douglas Miller’s Apollo 11: First Steps Edition, an exclusive giant screen documentary opening in select science centers and museum-based IMAX® and giant screen theaters starting May 17, 2019. Produced by Statement Pictures in partnership with CNN Films and distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films, Apollo 11: First Steps Edition is a special giant screen version of the critically-acclaimed theatrical documentary Apollo 11 released earlier this year. Apollo 11: First Steps Edition will open exclusively in science centers and museum-based giant screen theaters as part of the much-anticipated global celebration of the 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo 11 mission—the first to put men on the Moon.
Friday, May 10, 2019/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (2609)/Comments (0)/
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Great Barrier Reef Wins “Best Creativity Film” at Beijing International Film Festival

May 6, 2019—Great Barrier Reef was recently awarded “Best Creativity Film” in the Science and Technology category of the Beijing International Film Festival, which is held at the China Science and Technology Museum. The film was produced by December Media, which also handles Asia/Pacific distribution, and is globally distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films.

Monday, May 06, 2019/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (921)/Comments (0)/
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