About GSCA
The core purpose of the Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA®) is to advance the business of producing and presenting giant screen experiences.
Founded in 2006, the GSCA boasts membership of more than 250 organizations in nearly 30 countries engaged in the production, distribution, and exhibition of giant screen film experiences. Member organizations include giant screen filmmakers, distributors, theaters, suppliers, manufacturers, and students from around the world.
The Association holds two annual events--a two-day Film Expo in February/March and a four-day International Conference and Trade Show in September.
Contacts
Tammy Seldon, Executive Director
E-mail: Tammy Seldon
Phone: +1-540-872-3905
Kelly Germain, Communications Director
E-mail: Kelly Germain
Phone: +1-651-917-1080
Join our media list
GSCA Fact Sheet
Visit the GSCA Newsroom (Industry news, article links, Twitter feed, etc.)
GSCA Press Releases
2010
Certified Giant Screen™ and Bigger. Bolder. Better.™
GSCA developed “Bigger. Bolder. Better.” to differentiate the giant screen experience and support members in their efforts to communicate and market that differentiation.
A survey of 4,700 consumers conducted by the GSCA, online and in theaters, revealed that people want movies on a bigger screen. Nearly 70% said knowing they could see a film on a “certified giant screen” would impact their theatergoing decision. This new certification will allow theaters to display the GSCA’s trademarked certification icons and “Bigger. Bolder. Better.” tagline in all the theater’s marketing materials to help further differentiate it from a crowded marketplace of new projection alternatives.
To receive certification, a theater must meet specific technical criteria laid out by the GSCA. Giant screens are at least:
- 70 feet (21.3 meters) wide, or
- 3,100 square feet (288 square meters) in total area for flat screens, or
- 60 feet (18.3 meters) in diameter for domes, and
- Place all seating within one screen width of the screen plane
| Flat Screen Icon |
Dome Screen Icon |
Tagline |
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If you would like to include the icons or tagline in an article or blog post, please contact Kelly Germain.
Who can participate in the program?
The program is available to GSCA members in good standing (i.e. dues have been paid) whose theaters qualify for GSCA’s Certified Giant Screen designation, which is listed above.
Participating Theaters
A map of theaters participating in the Bigger. Bolder. Better. program can be found here. This map is updated regularly as more theaters join the program: Participating Theaters
Eligible Theaters
A list of theaters that are eligible for giant screen certification is available here. This list is current per the data GSCA has as of October 13, 2010.
Background and FAQs
Listed below are links to frequently asked questions and other information about the program:
Bigger. Bolder. Better., the GIANT SCREEN CERTIFIED logo, GIANT SCREEN CERTIFIED and CERTIFIED GIANT SCREEN are trademarks of Giant Screen Cinema Association.
About GSCA
The core purpose of the Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA®) is to advance the business of producing and presenting giant screen experiences.
Founded in 2006, the GSCA boasts membership of more than 250 organizations in nearly 30 countries engaged in the production, distribution, and exhibition of giant screen film experiences. Member organizations include giant screen filmmakers, distributors, theaters, suppliers, manufacturers, and students from around the world.
The Association holds two annual events--a two-day Film Expo in February/March and a four-day International Conference and Trade Show in September.
Contacts
Tammy Seldon, Executive Director
E-mail: Tammy Seldon
Phone: +1-540-872-3905
Kelly Germain, Communications Director
E-mail: Kelly Germain
Phone: +1-651-917-1080
Join our media list
GSCA Fact Sheet
Visit the GSCA Newsroom (Industry news, article links, Twitter feed, etc.)
GSCA Press Releases
2010
Certified Giant Screen™ and Bigger. Bolder. Better.™
GSCA developed “Bigger. Bolder. Better.” to differentiate the giant screen experience and support members in their efforts to communicate and market that differentiation.
A survey of 4,700 consumers conducted by the GSCA, online and in theaters, revealed that people want movies on a bigger screen. Nearly 70% said knowing they could see a film on a “certified giant screen” would impact their theatergoing decision. This new certification will allow theaters to display the GSCA’s trademarked certification icons and “Bigger. Bolder. Better.” tagline in all the theater’s marketing materials to help further differentiate it from a crowded marketplace of new projection alternatives.
To receive certification, a theater must meet specific technical criteria laid out by the GSCA. Giant screens are at least:
- 70 feet (21.3 meters) wide, or
- 3,100 square feet (288 square meters) in total area for flat screens, or
- 60 feet (18.3 meters) in diameter for domes, and
- Place all seating within one screen width of the screen plane
| Flat Screen Icon |
Dome Screen Icon |
Tagline |
|
|
|
If you would like to include the icons or tagline in an article or blog post, please contact Kelly Germain.
Who can participate in the program?
The program is available to GSCA members in good standing (i.e. dues have been paid) whose theaters qualify for GSCA’s Certified Giant Screen designation, which is listed above.
Participating Theaters
A map of theaters participating in the Bigger. Bolder. Better. program can be found here. This map is updated regularly as more theaters join the program: Participating Theaters
Eligible Theaters
A list of theaters that are eligible for giant screen certification is available here. This list is current per the data GSCA has as of October 13, 2010.
Background and FAQs
Listed below are links to frequently asked questions and other information about the program:
Bigger. Bolder. Better., the GIANT SCREEN CERTIFIED logo, GIANT SCREEN CERTIFIED and CERTIFIED GIANT SCREEN are trademarks of Giant Screen Cinema Association.