The Mission

The Giant Screen Cinema Association's mission is to facilitate communication, information sharing, and the development of best practices to support the production and exhibition of original, high-quality, educational and entertaining giant screen cinema experiences.

Calendar

GSCA Virtual 2020: Imagine, Engage, Energize

We are excited to announce that GSCA will host Virtual 2020: Imagine, Engage, Energize on September 22-24, the same days we had planned to see all of you in person in...

Fri 10 Jul
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Headlines

Evans & Sutherland Installs Europe's First ESX Projection System at Omniversum

Sept. 16, 2020, SALT LAKE CITY—Evans & Sutherland recently completed the installation of Europe’s first ESX projection system at...

Fri 18 Sep
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Evans & Sutherland Again Contributes to GSCA Success as a Sponsor of Virtual 2020

September 15, 2020—The Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA) is pleased to announce that Evans & Sutherland continues its...

Wed 16 Sep
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New Achtel 9X7 Camera Has Almost Twice the Resolution of Other Industry Cameras

September 14, 2020—With the launch this week of the new ACHTEL 9x7 camera, the world’s largest cinema screens are about to get...

Mon 14 Sep
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Audubon Nature Institute to Permanently Close Entergy Giant Screen Theater to Make Room for...

September 7, 2020—Audubon Nature Institute is taking the opportunity to improve current practices and examine strategies for long-term viability...

Mon 7 Sep
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IMAX Victoria Sold to the Royal BC Museum

September 1, 2020—Bob Perkins, CEO of Destination Cinema Inc., has announced the sale of the IMAX Victoria Theatre to the Royal BC...

Tue 1 Sep
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IMAX Signs on as Partner-Level Sponsor for GSCA Virtual 2020

August 17, 2020 —The Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA) is pleased to announce that IMAX Corporation will continue its long history of...

Fri 28 Aug
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Resources

COVID-19 Resources

Here's a list of forecasted theater reopen dates, financial resources, virtual programming, and more. We'll be updating this and other resources regularly.

Mon 20 Apr
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COVID-19 Forum

We have launched a forum for the GS community to share resources and discuss the impact of COVID-19 on their organizations. Need a GSCA login? Contact kelly@giantscreencinema.com.

Wed 18 Mar
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Webinar Recording: Theater Operations

The recording of the GSCA webinar on theater operations is now available.

Thu 16 Jan
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Webinar Recording: Digital Marketing Tools for Theaters and Distributors

The recording of the GSCA webinar Digital Marketing Tools for Theaters and Distributors is now available for viewing.

Thu 14 Nov
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GSCA Conference Sessions Available

Recordings and presentations from the GSCA 2019 Conference in Victoria & Vancouver are now avaialable. Member login required.

Thu 3 Oct
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Theater Attendance Reporting 2018 Year-End Report

The Theater Attendance Reporting Program 2018 year-end report is now available with your GSCA member login.

Wed 29 May
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Spotlight

2021 Board of Directors Call for Nominations

Nominations for the GSCA 2021 Board of Directors will be accepted August 31-October 2.

Thu 27 Aug
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The Importance of Partnerships: Post-Pandemic and Always

The need for creative strategy and support from partners is greater than ever. Samantha Reaves from the Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee shares tips on how to achieve...

Tue 23 Jun
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Capitalize on One of the Biggest Media Opportunities of 2020: The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

GSCA members are encouraged to use their platform to join the global effort celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22.

Fri 7 Feb
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New Blog Post: National Naval Aviation Museum's Apollo 11 VR Experience

National Naval Aviation Museum enhances the Apollo 11 experience with a VR themed attraction that gives audiences a firsthand view of the landing and mission control.

Tue 15 Oct
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2019 Conference Photos

Relive the best moments, or see what you missed, in these photos from the GSCA 2019 Conference in Victoria, BC.

Wed 9 Oct
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New Lifelong Learning Success Stories

New success stories on how connecting the theater with museum-wide programming can reach new audiences: Carnegie Science Center, Virginia Aquarium & Science Center of Iowa

Fri 2 Aug
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New Blog Post: Institutional Theaters Are Experimenting with Shorter-Length Documentaries

Screening documentaries that run 40-45 minutes has long been the norm at giant screen institutional theaters, but some theaters are experimenting with shorter versions.

Wed 10 Jul
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New Blog Post: A Winning Theater Collaboration Within an Institution

Read Diane Carlson's blog post on how giant screen programming expands the opportunity for member and donor engagement.

Wed 19 Jun
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Behind the Scenes: On Location with Back From the Brink

Director Sean Casey behind-the-scenes on location with Back From the Brink.

Thu 18 Apr
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GSCA Moments Video Series: Mark Katz

Mary Jane Dodge interviews Mark Katz of Giant Screen Films/D3D Cinema as part of GSCA's 40th anniversary video series.

Thu 11 Apr
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New Blog Post: Two Films, One Important Theme—Get Outdoors and Reconnect to Nature

Filmmaker Meghan MacGillivray on what it takes to bring the giant screen experience to audiences and inspire them to create their own outdoor adventures.

Fri 5 Apr
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GSCA Moments Video Series: Dave Duszynski

Mary Jane Dodge interviews Dave Duszynski of the Cincinnati Museum Center as part of GSCA's 40th anniversary video series.

Fri 22 Mar
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GSCA Moments Video Series: David Keighley

Mary Jane Dodge is helping GSCA celebrate 40 years with our GSCA Moments video series. Her second interview features IMAX Chief Quality Officer David Keighley.

Fri 8 Mar
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GSCA Moments Video Series

It's the 40th anniversary of an industry association, and Mary Jane Dodge is helping us with a video series to share how it all began. Her first interview features Greg...

Mon 5 Nov
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New blog post: Popcorn, Sodas, and Candy...Oh, My!

Michelle Duncan and The Tech Museum navigate the yellow brick road of concessions in an institutional market.

Tue 31 Jul
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View Photos from the Film Expo in Seattle

Revisit the GSCA Film Expo in Seattle (or see what you missed) in these photos from the event.

Fri 23 Mar
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New blog post: "Championing An Idea Is Not A Solo Gig"

How do we take that stoked feeling that accompanies terrific learning obtained outside our offices and put it into practice inside our organizations?

Mon 22 Jan
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"We Are GSCA" Video on YouTube

Here's what GSCA means to its members and the giant screen cinema industry.

Thu 18 Jan
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View Photos from the 2017 Conference

Revisit a great conference (or see what you missed!) with the Chicago conference photo gallery.

Tue 17 Oct
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Latest Films

Dino Dana The Movie

Sinking Ship Entertainment
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Ancient Caves

Oceanic Research Group and MacGillivray Freeman Films
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Sea Lions: Life By a Whisker

Definition Films and K2 Studios
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Dinosaurs of Antarctica

Giant Screen Films
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Into America's Wild

MacGillivray Freeman Films
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Back From the Brink: Saved From Extinction

ROAM, Cosmic Picture
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Secrets of the Universe

The Stephen Low Company, K2 Studios
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Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia

Definition Films, Helio Projects, K2 Studios
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Mountain Adventure: Out of Bounds

Wild Pacific Media, Definition Films, K2 Studios
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Hidden Pacific

Produced by Tandem Stills + Motion. Distributed by Giant Screen Films.
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Apollo 11: First Steps Edition

Produced by Statement Pictures in partnership with CNN Films. Distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films
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Expedition Chesapeake

Produced by Whitaker Center Productions and Via Studios Global. Distributed by BIG & Digital.
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Cuba

BBC Earth and Giant Screen Films Present A Golden Gate 3D Film
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Superpower Dogs

Produced by Cosmic Picture. Distributed by Cosmic Picture and IMAX.
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Great Bear Rainforest

Produced by Spirit Bear Entertainment. Distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films
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Touch the Stars

Produced by Afterglow Studios. Distributed by BIG & Digital
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Super Science Showcase

Produced by Wonder Mill Cosmos. Distributed by BIG & Digital
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Volcanoes

An SK Films Release of a Digital Crossing Films Production
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Turtle Odyssey 3D

Produced by Definition Films. Distributed by SK Films.
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Great Barrier Reef

Produced by December Media. Distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films.
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In Saturn's Rings

Produced by SV2 Studios. Distributed by BIG & Digital.
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Australia's Great Wild North

Produced by Wild Pacific Media and Definition Films. Distributed by K2 Communications
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Pandas

Produced and distributed by IMAX
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Oceans: Our Blue Planet

Distributed by BBC Earth and Giant Screen Films
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Planet Power

Distributed by nWave Pictures Distribution. Produced by N3D LAND Films
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Backyard Wilderness

Distributed by SK Films. Produced by Arise Media & Archipelago Films
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The Story of Earth

Produced and Distributed by December Media
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America's Musical Journey

Produced and Distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films
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The Secrets of Gravity: In the Footsteps of Albert Einstein

Distributed by BIG & Digital
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Mountain Quest

Distributed by K2 Communications
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We, The Marines

Distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films
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The Trolley That Saves the World

Distributed by The Stephen Low Company
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Amazon Adventure

Distributed by SK Films
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Global Soundscapes: Mission to Record the Earth

Distributed by Foxfire Interactive
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Dream Big: Engineering Our World

Distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films
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The Search for Life in Space

Distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films
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Mysteries of China

Distributed by Giant Screen Films
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Earthflight

Distributed by Giant Screen Films and BBC Earth
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Amazing Mighty Micro Monsters

Distributed by Serengeti Entertainment
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Aircraft Carrier: Guardians of the Sea

Distributed by K2 Communications and Giant Screen Films
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Voyage of Time

Distributed by IMAX Corporation
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Extreme Weather

Distributed by National Geographic
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Hurricane, a Wind Odyssey

Distributed by nWave Pictures Distribution
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A Reef Reborn

Distributed by Summerhays Films
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The Secret Canyon

Distributed by Camera Lucida Productions
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A Beautiful Planet

Distributed by IMAX Corporation
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Asteroid: Mission Extreme

Distributed by National Geographic and Sky-Skan
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National Parks Adventure

Distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films
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Wild Cats 3D

Distributed by nWave Pictures Distribution
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Space Next 3D

Distributed by BIG & Digital LLC
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Robots 3D

Distributed by National Geographic Studios
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Jean-Michel Cousteau's Secret Ocean 3D

Distributed by 3D Entertainment Distribution
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Humpback Whales

Distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films
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Walking with Dinosaurs: Prehistoric Planet 3D

Distributed by Giant Screen Films and BBC Earth
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Antarctica 3D: On the Edge

Distributed by Giant Screen Films and D3D Cinema
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Tiny Giants 3D

Distributed by Giant Screen Films and BBC Earth
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Dark Universe

Distributed by American Museum of Natural History
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Antarctica's Penguin Emperors 3D

Distributed by K2 Communications
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Remnants

Distributed by Grant Wakefield, Sky-Skan Europe GmbH
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Star-Spangled Banner: Anthem of Liberty

Distributed by Giant Screen Films
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Electropolis 3D

Distributed by National Geographic Entertainment
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Pandas: The Journey Home

Distributed by National Geographic Entertainment
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Island of Lemurs: Madagascar

Narrated by Morgan Freeman
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D-Day 3D: Normandy 1944

Narrated by Tom Brokaw
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Wonders of the Arctic

Journey To A Breathtaking Ice Wilderness
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Galapagos 3D: Nature's Wonderland

Narrated by Jeff Corwin
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Journey to the South Pacific

Narrated by Cate Blanchett
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Soldiers' Stories

Narrated by Mickey Rooney
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Watermelon Magic

The science of growing. A story of sharing.
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Mysteries of the Unseen World

Narrated by Forest Whitaker
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Jerusalem

Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch
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