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.
American Amazon
Release Date: 1st quarter 2027
Film Lengths: 40-60 minutes
Distributor: To Be Announced
Producer: Grizzly Creek Films
Director: Eric Bendick, Thomas Winston
Contact: Eric Bendick, eric@grizzlycreekfilms.com
Synopsis This is a journey into the last secret wilderness in North America. An ancient bastion of life anchored in place by two-thousand-year-old cypress trees. A labyrinth of flooded forests and pulsing arteries. A place buzzing with new stories: from the mass migration of the world’s only social raptor, the swallow-tailed kite, to the dazzling spectacle of the ghost orchid. A world where big mysteries still tread around every corner of the swamp: the cryptic behavior of the American black bear, the silent footsteps of the Florida panther. Tales bubbling up from crystalline springs and emerging out of serpentine blackwater rivers: the playful chatter of river otters, the heavy splashes of Gulf sturgeon, and the deep bellows of the American alligator. Here, in the wet and wild American South, is what’s called the “AMERICAN AMAZON” – a hotspot of biodiversity rivaling anywhere on Earth – and yet somehow its stories have never been told.
Formats Available: IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Cosm, DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, Fulldome Digital
Avatar Fire and Ash
Release Date: December 19, 2025
Film Lengths:
Distributor: IMAX
Producer: IMAX
Director: James Cameron
Contact: Gina Glen, gglen@imax.com
Synopsis
Formats Available: IMAX Digital/Laser, Fulldome Digital, Film has been optimized for the dome
Einstein’s Incredible Universe – First Look
Release Date: February 2027
Film Lengths: 40 and 20 minutes
Distributor: Cosmic Picture
Producer: Cosmic Picture
Director: Daniel Ferguson, Joanie Vandenberg Philipp
Contact: Joanie Vandenberg Philipp, joanie@cosmicpicture.com
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 stunning footage of the 2017 and 2024 total solar eclipses (nearly a century after astronomers used a similar eclipse to prove Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity), Einstein’s Incredible Universe will fire the imaginations of audiences everywhere.
Formats Available: 15/70, IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Cosm, DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, Fulldome Digital, Film has been customized for the Dome
Website: https://cosmicpicture.com/films/einsteins-incredible-universe/
Expedition Everglades
Release Date: 2028
Film Lengths: 40-60minutes
Distributor: To Be Announced
Producer: Grizzly Creek Films
Director: Eric Bendick, Thomas Winston
Contact: Eric Bendick, eric@grizzlycreekfilms.com
Synopsis From the EMMY award winning team of PATH OF THE PANTHER, LOST WOLVES OF YELLOWSTONE, and AMERICAN AMAZON, EXPEDITION EVERGLADES is the first giant screen film ever to tell the authentic story of this spectacular ecosystem. Our creative window into this world is informed by over two decades of work in one of the hottest, wettest, and most challenging environments on Earth. EXPEDITION EVERGLADES is an immersive landmark event for a global audience to experience this world – and fall in love. Dive into the subterranean underworld, peer into cryptic jungle hammocks, float high into the treetops as iconic wildlife drama takes center stage, revealing playful, mysterious, and enchanting behavior. Deep connections with landowners, agencies, guides, local biologists, and experienced gladesmen grant us unprecedented access to bring this story to life. At Grizzly Creek Films, we believe in putting our films to work to inspire the next generation, nurture grassroots movements for change, and to empower audiences to make a difference. Above all, this story will amplify the clarion call to restore America’s Everglades.
Formats Available: IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Cosm, DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, Fulldome Digital
Nomad
Release Date: TBD
Film Lengths: 114 minutes
Distributor: TBD
Producer: TXL Films
Director: Taron Lexton
Contact: Nick Lane, nick@txlfilms.com
Synopsis: No sets. No green screens. Just the world — unfiltered and untamed. Shot across 30 countries, from the frozen silence of Antarctica to dense, pulsing jungles of South America, this film captures the planet in all its raw, imperfect beauty. It's not just a backdrop — it's the heartbeat of Ben and Nellie's journey. Their story isn't polished or predictable. It's messy, human, and achingly real — a love story tangled in the unknown, where the line between reality and the unexplainable blurs. With every step, they're not just crossing continents — they're chasing something deeper, something true. This film strips away the artifice to remind us of what cinema felt like when it was still wild. Starring Leo Woodall (Bridge Jones: Mad About the Boy, The White Lotus, One Day) and Sana'a Shaik (Class of '07, Dive Club).
Nomad was designed from the ground up to harness the full power of large-format cinema — not just to show the world, but to transport audiences into it. The film begins in the intimacy of a 2.39:1 “home life” of our characters — grounded, familiar, even constrained. But when Nellie leaves home, the screen expands — literally — to 1.90 and 1.43, unleashing the visual power of the Large Format frame. It’s a visceral shift, like Dorothy stepping from sepia into color — except here, it’s the world itself that bursts open. From the icy vastness of Antarctica to the steamy chaos of the Amazon, Nomad uses real locations, no sets, and no green screens to immerse viewers in a cinematic journey that feels alive with the best backdrop… the world. With 88% of the film projected in Large Format across all 7 continents and 30+ countries — and including a total solar eclipse — this isn’t just a film. It’s a story unlike anything ever told through the most transportive medium we have — large-format cinema — reminding us of what it feels like to be truly swept away.
Formats Available: IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, DCI-compliant Digital/Laser
Ocean Dreams
Release Date: Summer 2026
Film Lengths: 40min and 20min
Distributor: SK Films
Producer: Deep Sea Productions
Director: Johan Candert
Contact: Amber Hawtin, ahawtin@skfilms.ca
website www.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.
Formats Available: IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Cosm, DCI-compliant Digital/Laser
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Pacific Oasis
Release Date: Q4 2026
Film Lengths: 40min 20 minutes
Distributor: Cosmic Picture
Producer: Oceanic Films
Director: Hugh Pearson
Contact Joanie Vandenberg Philipp, joanie@cosmicpicture.com
Synopsis Mexico’s Gulf of California is one of the most spectacular marine ecosystems on Earth—so rich in life that Jacques Cousteau called it “the world’s aquarium.” Pacific Oasis follows the lives of three iconic residents—sea lions, dolphins, and killer whales—joined by a cast of strange and wonderful marine creatures. At the heart of this vibrant ecosystem are its smallest but most vital inhabitants: plankton, the microscopic organisms that sustain it all. We explore Cabo Pulmo, a once-depleted reef now thriving through community-led conservation, offering hope and a model for protecting more of the Gulf. Guiding us is local marine biologist Karla Rodriguez, whose deep knowledge and passion illuminate this remarkable ocean world. Come with us and dive into the world’s richest sea—a journey of wonder and resilience from the director Hugh Pearson of the multiple award winning Blue Whales: Return of the Giants.
Formats Available: 15/70, IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Cosm, DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, Fulldome Digital; Film has been customized for the Dome
Penguin Quest
Release Date: Feb-26
Film Lengths: 25, 40
Distributor: THE SPRING
Producer: SAINT THOMAS PRODUCTIONS
Director: BERTRAND LOYER
Contact: BERTRAND LOYER, contact@saint-thomas.net
Synopsis Follow a young male king penguin as he returns to his birthplace on the remote Crozet Islands to find a mate and start a family. His journey unfolds against seemingly insurmountable challenges—from predatory orcas and treacherous seas to territorial elephant seals.
Filmed over an extraordinary 9-month period in one of Earth's most isolated and rarely documented locations, the footage captures the king penguin's remarkable breeding cycle—the longest of any bird species at 15 months. Dedicated crews braved extreme conditions to bring viewers into this hidden world from every perspective: standing among bustling penguin colonies, swimming through mysterious kelp forests, and soaring above volcanic landscapes that few human eyes have witnessed. Penguin Quest transforms the traditional wildlife documentary by chronicling one male penguin's remarkable journey of perseverance against overwhelming odds. This immersive experience transports audiences to a pristine sub-Antarctic archipelago, where they'll feel the spray of crashing waves, hear the cacophony of thousands of penguins, and witness intimate moments of penguin life— all while rooting for our hero as he proves that determination can overcome nature's harshest trials
Formats Available: IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser; Film has been customized for the Dome
Rolling Stones at the Max
Release Date: December 2025
Film Lengths: 40 minutes
Distributor: IMAX
Producer: IMAX
Director: Rolling Stones
Contact: Gina Glen, gglen@imax.com
Synopsis
Formats Available: IMAX Digital/Laser, Fulldome Digital, Film has been customized for the dome
Running Wild: Return to the River
Release Date: Q1 2026
Film Length: 40 min
Distributor: Mission Partners Entertainment Group
Producer: Mission Partners Entertainment Group
Director: Myles Connolly
Contact: Antonietta Monteleone, amonteleone@mpegfilm.com
Website https://www.mpegfilm.com/films/
Synopsis Witness one of nature's most compelling sagas in Running Wild: Return to the River - the incredible life of Pacific Salmon. Prepare for a breathtaking immersion into a vital ecosystem, where the fate of wild salmon is intertwined with iconic wildlife and untamed beauty. From the grizzlies and wolves that patrol the rivers' edge to the orcas and eagles reliant on their ocean bounty, discover the profound influence of wild salmon across both land and sea. Through stunning visuals and intimate storytelling, Upstream Odyssey follows the epic return of wild salmon to the streams where they began. Experience their remarkable resilience and the intricate web of life sustained by their seasonal journey. Along the way, encounter the deep interdependence of creatures – from sea lions to grizzly bears and even us – each playing a crucial part in this vibrant and interconnected world.
Formats available: IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Cosm. DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, Fulldome Digital; Film has been customized for the Dome
Stormbound
Release Date: Spring 2026
Film Lengths: 40 minutes
Distributor: IMAX
Producer: IMAX
Director: John Turner
Contact: Gina Glen, gglen@imax.com
Synopsis
Formats Available: IMAX Digital/Laser, Fulldome Digital, Film has been customized for the dome
The Body: What Drives Life?
Release Date: 2025 4th Quarter
Film Lengths: 40min
Distributor: NHK Enterprise
Producer: NHK
Director: Ryota Tsukakoshi
Contact: Takeshi Shibasaki, shibasaki.t-hg@nhk.or.jp
Website: The Body: What Drives Life?
Synopsis What is life? It’s a question so profound, we don’t even know if an answer truly exists. Yet, cutting-edge science is beginning to uncover clues—deep within our cells. From the tiniest bacteria to the largest elephant, every living creature on Earth is made of cells. Our own bodies are composed of approximately 37 trillion of them. Cells are, quite literally, the fundamental units of life. But what drives life within these microscopic engines of existence? Inside each cell lies a breathtaking world of proteins—mere molecules—that walk, merge, and collaborate as if guided by intention. Though lifeless on their own, they come together to orchestrate the miracle of life. When you eat, when you feel joy, sorrow, or anger, when you live your life to the fullest—countless proteins are working tirelessly inside your cells, just for you. This is life, built from lifeless parts. We bring you a scientifically grounded, visually stunning journey into the wonderland within our cells—a vibrant, high-definition CG portrayal of the dynamic dance of proteins that power life itself.
Formats Available: IMAX Digital/Laser
Wetlands: Saving a Vanishing Wonderland
Release Date: Q1 2027
Film Length: 40 mins
Distributor: Mission Partners Entertainment Group
Producer: Mission Partners Entertainment Group
Director: Ian Shive
Contact: Antonietta Monteleone, amonteleone@mpegfilm.com
Website https://www.mpegfilm.com/films/
Synopsis Wetlands: Saving a Vanishing Wonderland is an immersive journey into one of Earth’s most vital and vulnerable ecosystems: the wetlands of the Mississippi River Delta and Gulf Coast. Filmed for giant screens and giant domes, the film celebrates the region’s wild beauty, rich culture, and deep resilience, while confronting the urgent threats it faces. From soaring flyovers to intimate underwater encounters, the story unfolds through jazz, natural sound, and powerful human voices. It reveals how these wetlands fuel economies, anchor traditions, and protect communities, yet are slipping away due to climate change and development. Amid loss, a hopeful story rises of people restoring balance, of wildlife adapting with grace, and of a coastline still singing - if we choose to listen.
Formats Available: IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Cosm, DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, Fulldome Digital; Film has been customized for the Dome
Wicked for Good
Release Date: November 2025
Film Lengths:
Distributor: IMAX
Producer: IMAX
Director: Jon. M. Chu
Contact: Gina Glen, gglen@imax.com
Synopsis
Formats Available: IMAX Digital/Laser, Fulldome Digital, Film has been customized for the dome
Projects in Development
Projects in Development are allotted THREE minutes for their presentation
The Art of the Hollywood Backdrop
Release Date: 2027 Q1
Film Lengths: 50 minutes
Distributor: TBD
Producer: Minnow Mountain
Directors: Craig Staggs
Contact: Craig Staggs, craig@minnowmountain.com
Synopsis:
The immersive and visually fearless history of one of Hollywood’s most closely guarded secrets is revealed in THE ART OF THE HOLLYWOOD BACKDROP. Based on the book by Richard M. Isackes & Karen L. Maness. Once intended to transport the audience and yet remain unseen for what they really are: masterpieces. In an effort to preserve the irreplaceable knowledge of scenic masters, Maness travels the globe rescuing lost backdrops. Each painting a window into the hidden world. Long guarded as a special effects secret by studios like MGM, Warner Brothers, Universal, Columbia, 20th Century Fox, and Paramount, backings were painted at breakneck speed in dangerous conditions and then destroyed after use. The Art of the Hollywood Backdrop is an immersive film that reveals this secret undiscovered history— a filmmaking epic replete with adventuring art historians, dynastic scenic families, classic Hollywood stars, and origins stretching back to the films of Méliès, Chaplin, and Fairbanks. The Art Of The Hollywood Backdrop plans a tour with a limited collection of backdrops on display. A once in a lifetime experience for film and art lovers.
Formats Available: IMAX Digital/Laser, DCI-compliant Digital/Laser
Awakening Earth: Nature's Symphony. A Song 4.5 Billion Years in the Making
Release Date: 2026 Q4
Film Lengths: 47 minutes
Distributor: TBD
Producer: Philospherical and TBD
Directors: Drew Lightfoot and Joanne Loton
Contact: Joanne Loton joanne@philospherical.com
Synopsis: AWAKENING EARTH: NATURE’S SYMPHONY: An Odyssey Through Nature’s Grandest Movements. Inspired by acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton's pioneering work "Earth is a Solar Powered Jukebox" – this immersive film invites viewers into a deep sensory exploration of our connection to the natural world, using sound, music, and color – frequencies that share a common spectrum. Audiences will travel the world through a symphony of sound. Throughout the experience, biofeedback technology tracks emotional and physiological responses, offering insights into how perception shifts before, during, and after the journey—with the aim of guiding audiences toward a more relaxed, open state of being. By tuning into the Earth's rhythms, the film inspires a deeper, more resonant awareness of our place within the living world.
Additional Information Awakening Earth honors the work of Gordon Hempton – a leading, Emmy Award winning international field recording artist, acoustic ecologist, listener and speaker, known as The Sound Tracker. He’s spent his lifetime documenting and protecting the worlds natural soundscapes. His expertise has been sought by prominent organizations such as Apple, Microsoft, Audible, National Geographic, Smithsonian, BBC and NPR. His work has been recognized by The Lindbergh Foundation, Rolex Awards for Enterprise, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Author of two books: One Square Inch of Silence (2010) and Earth is a Solar Powered Jukebox (2014). Hempton speaks widely about the importance of listening. His legacy lives on in the form of Quiet Parks a network of dedicated quiet places around the world in his pursuit of fighting the extinction of silence. We are seeking a co-production partner like IMAX Originals and a distributor.
Formats Available: IMAX Digital/Laser, Fulldome Digital
Elephant Odyssey
Release Date: TBD
Distributor: IMAX
Producer: IMAX
Director: ALICE GU
Contact: 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.
Formats Available: IMAX Digital/Laser
Ice World
Release Date: 2026
Film Lengths: 40min & 20min
Distributor: Giant Screen Films
Producer: Giant Screen Films & Yes/No Productions
Director: Luke Cresswell & Steve McNicholas
Contact: Deborah Raksany, draksany@gsfilms.com
Formats Available: IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, Fulldome Digital
Into the Brain
Release Date: 2028
Film Lengths: 40 minutes
Distributor: Cosmic Picture
Producer: Cosmic Picture
Directors: Munro Ferguson
Contact: Joanie Philipp, joanie@cosmicpicture.com
Synopsis: INTO THE BRAIN 3D invites audiences of all ages on a spectacular voyage through the astonishing and ever-changing brain. Using lively animation and immersive CGI, the film will reveal a world of 86 billion neurons, constantly in motion, connecting and adapting – like a living forest of unimaginable size packed into our heads. The film will showcase breakthroughs by neuroscientists as they delve into the mysteries of the brain. Throughout, the film will inspire audiences to recognize the active role they play in shaping their own brain. Featuring insights from researchers and evocative stories from patients and families, INTO THE BRAIN 3D will be both moving and inspirational, ultimately changing the way audiences understand the “engine of all possibility.”
Formats Available: IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Cosm, DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, Fulldome Digital, Film has been customized for the Dome
Patrouille de France
Distributor: IMAX
Producer: IMAX
Director: Mathieu Giombini
Contact: GINA GLEN, GGLEN@IMAX.COM
Synopsis: Follows the French Air and Space Force's aerobatics team for one year, documenting their selection process, training, and aerial performances.
Formats Available: IMAX Digital/Laser
Sail
Release Date:
Distributor: IMAX
Producer: IMAX
Director: FRANK MARSHALL
Contact: GINA GLEN, GGLEN@IMAX.COM
Synopsis: This all-access feature documentary will go behind the scenes to explore the characters competing in the 37th America's Cup, in addition to showcasing the racing itself.
Formats Available: IMAX Digital/Laser
Top Secret Mystery Film
Release Date: Halloween 2028
Film Lengths: Just right
Distributor: Cosmic Picture
Producer: Cosmic Picture, Principal Large Format, Skip Hobbie Productions
Director: Daniel Ferguson
Contact: Joanie Vandenberg Philipp, joanie@cosmicpicture.com
Synopsis: Shrouded in darkness, mystery and misinformation for centuries, the stars of this top secret new film will change your understanding of the natural world. Brimming with revelation, breathtaking new filming techniques and boggling real-life human drama, this enigmatic epic will be revealed September 16, 2025. Be there!
Formats Available: All within reason
Treasure of the Everglades
Release Date: Q1 2028
Film Lengths: 40 mins
Distributor: Mission Partners Entertainment Group
Producer: Mission Partners Entertainment Group
Director: Mike Slee
Contact: Antonietta Monteleone, amonteleone@mpegfilm.com
Synopsis: The Everglades is a unique landscape, unlike any other in the world. Only the Everglades combines a subtropical climate, a variety of distinct habitats, and an incredible diversity of species in one extraordinary ecosystem. As one of the most biodiverse areas on Earth, the Everglades faces several challenges, such as invasive species and changes in water flow. Treasures of the Everglades will celebrate all that this remarkable place has to offer, from its waters and wildlife to its diverse habitats and much more.
Formats Available: IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Cosm, DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, Fulldome Digital; Film has been customized for the Dome