New Films Screening at the 2025 GSCA International Conference
at the Bullock Texas State History Museum IMAX Theater (flat screen)
Arcadia Earth: A Vision for Tomorrow
Release Date: June 28, 2025
Film Lengths: 45-min, 53-min
Distributor: BIG & Digital, LLC
Producer: Arcadia Earth, LLC
Director: Valentino Vettori
Contact: Tina Ratterman, tratterman@biganddigital.com
Website: www.arcadia.earth
Synopsis: A Vision for Tomorrow, an immersive 360° film that reimagines our relationship with our planet and the future we can create. Designed to educate, inspire, and drive action, the storyline focuses on a crucial environmental pillar such as Trees – The irreplaceable value of forests and the urgency to protect them; Air – The challenges of air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels; Water – The critical need to conserve and restore freshwater sources. Each segment illuminates the delicate balance between humanity and nature, bringing viewers into a world at the intersection of art, science, and technology and expanding the creative mediums through which we bring attention to these issues and inspire collective action.
There are themes here: Earth, air, water, the systems we live in and the ones we might create. But they’re not shouted. They’re woven in like perfume — noticeable but never overpowering. You’ll be guided not by characters, but by experience. You won’t be told what to think. You’ll be given space to feel If you’re looking for something that will linger after you leave — this is it. This is what happens when art, technology, and storytelling grow up together. This is what immersive cinema was always meant to be. The film will be managed exclusively by Arcadia Earth with select Museum Partners through 2025. Traditional licensing begins in September 2025 for openings in Spring 2026.
Formats Available: DCI-compliant Digital/Laser; IMAX Digital/Laser; Cosm; Fulldome Digital; Film has been customized for the Dome
Call of the Dolphins
Release Date: Now available
Film Lengths: 42, 24
Distributor: MacGillivray Freeman Films
Producer: Ocean Research Group
Director: Jonathan Bird
Contact: Patty Collins, pcollins@macfreefilms.com
Website https://macgillivrayfreeman.com/project/call-of-the-dolphins/; https://www.facebook.com/callofthedolphins/
Synopsis Dolphins have long fascinated us with their remarkable intelligence, complex social lives, and playful antics. But what else draws us to these captivating animals? Call of the Dolphins invites audiences on an unforgettable journey into the fascinating world of wild dolphins, revealing the profound bond we share with these highly intelligent creatures. With stunning visuals and immersive storytelling, the film takes viewers beneath the ocean’s surface for an up-close look at how dolphins live, play, and interact—both with each other and with us. Meet dedicated researchers uncovering the mysteries of dolphin behavior and follow a team of dolphin rescuers as they help save and rehabilitate stranded dolphins. You’ll be amazed by what you learn about these intriguing animals and come away with a renewed sense of wonder and appreciation!
Narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Mary Steenburgen, Call of the Dolphins is produced by Oceanic Research Group Films and presented by MacGillivray Freeman Films
Formats Available: DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Cosm, Fulldome Digital, Film has been customized for the Dome
Caves: The Hidden Frontier
Release Date: TBC – will be updated shortly
Film Lengths: 45, 40, 25
Distributor: K2 Studios
Producer: Definition Studios & Stranger Than Fiction Films
Director: Paul Phelan
Contact: Mark Kresser, mark_kresser@k2communications.com
Synopsis Tens of thousands of flooded caves are scattered around the planet, but less than five percent of them have been explored. This is the hidden frontier of human exploration. All the world’s mountains have been climbed. All the seas and oceans have been crossed. Our planet has run out of secrets to reveal—except for those that lie waiting underground. Cinematographer and marine biologist Jon Shaw is on a quest to unlock the secrets of some of the world’s most remote and beautiful underwater cave systems. From the crystalline waters of the Nullarbor’s Weebubbie Cave, the mysterious Mayan cenotes of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula to the freezing currents of New Zealand’s Pearse Resurgence we join Jon on his hunt for new lifeforms, geological secrets and the remnants of lost civilizations. As we dive deeper and deeper into the unknown we must depend on elaborate diving technology, fierce courage and fellow cave divers to ensure we return to the surface unscathed.
Formats Available: 15/70, DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Cosm, Fulldome Digital, Film has been customized for the Dome
Coral Sea
Release Date: January 1, 2025
Film Lengths: 45, 40, 22
Distributor: K2 Studios
Producer: Definition Studios
Director: Matthew Tomaszewski
Contact: Mark Kresser, mark_kresser@k2communications.com
Synopsis Legend has it that the islands of the Coral Sea are built on the back of a giant sea turtle. This is a world where the ebbs and flows of life are made of the turquoise sea and the lush jungle. Saltwater runs through the veins of the local people, who are deeply connected to the ocean—-also some of the most important sanctuaries for endangered green sea turtles in the world. Join local conservationists as they safeguard the future of green sea turtles, one tiny new hatchling at a time. As a follow up to Turtle Odyssey (narrated by Russell Crowe), this family adventure will connect you to the pulse of life in the vibrant Coral Sea, home to UNESCO World Heritage site the Great Barrier Reef.
Formats Available: 15/70, DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Cosm, Fulldome Digital, Film has been customized for the Dome
Horse Power
Release Date: February 2026
Film Lengths: 40min and 20min
Distributor: SK Films
Producer: Plimsoll Productions, EOS Films
Director: Mark Brownlow, Rob Sullivan
Contact: Amber Hawtin, ahawtin@skfilms.ca
Website www.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!
Formats Available: DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Cosm, Fulldome Digital, Film has been customized for the Dome
Lost Orca: The Legend of Luna
Release Date: February 21, 2025
Film Lengths: 46:33:00
Distributor: Paul Wild
Producer: Mountainside Films
Director: Suzanne Chisholm and Michael Parfit
Contact: Michael Parfit, michael@mountainsidefilms.com
Website www.lostorca.com
Synopsis “A captivating story. A beautiful, thought-provoking film. Kudos to Mountainside Films.” --Valentine Kass
Luna, a baby orca, is separated from his family in a remote Vancouver Island fjord. When he seeks companionship from people, he becomes beloved. To boaters he’s a charming friend. To conservationists he’s a cause. To scientists he’s a puzzle. To officials he’s trouble. To Indigenous peoples he is the spirit of a chief and a teacher of fundamental truths. But what are we to him? As we humans fight over how to save Luna from dangers we have brought to his ocean world, the truths his life reveals are not just about his own deepest needs, but also about ours.
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1053694911
Formats Available: DCI-compliant Digital/Laser
Lost Wolves of Yellowstone
Release Date: TBD
Film Lengths:
Distributor: IMAX
Producer: IMAX
Director: Thomas Winston
Contact: Gina Glen, gglen@imax.com
Synopsis Mollie Beattie, first woman to lead US Fish and Wildlife, championed wolf reintroduction in Yellowstone despite resistance. While ill, her commitment to wolf recovery transformed the ecosystem.
Formats Available: IMAX Digital/Laser
Mesmerica XL
Release Date: November 15, 2024
Film Lengths:
Distributor: WORLDS
Producer: WORLDS
Director: Michael Saul
Contact: Michael Daut, michael@changeworlds.org
Website tickets.mesmerica.com
Synopsis Out of the dome and into a giant-screen cinema; don’t miss your chance to experience the world of Mesmerica in a whole new way with Mesmerica XL, now even more immersive in stunning 3D. A unique symphony of mesmerizing music and hypnotic visuals, Mesmerica is the artistic collaboration between Grammy-nominated musician James Hood and a global community of artists. An epic experience designed to transcend time, relax the mind, and stimulate your senses, Mesmerica is a world you can reach out and touch — refreshed for 2025 with new and improved visuals.
Formats Available: 3D, DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Cosm, Fulldome Digital, Film has been customized for the Dome
Penguins: A Love Tale
Release Date: TBC
Film Lengths: 45, 40, 25
Distributor: K2 Studios
Producer: Definition Studios
Director: Mark Fox, Matthew Tomaszewski
Contact: Mark Kresser, mark_kresser@k2communications.com
Synopsis When you think of penguins, Antarctica probably comes to mind. But did you know these charismatic birds also thrive in surprising places like sunny Africa and Australia? At Boulder Beach in South Africa, watch a heartwarming love story unfold between two African penguins as they navigate life beyond the shore. Then, journey to coastal Australia, where two colonies of the world’s smallest (and most adorable) penguins are adapting to a changing world, forging unexpected friendships along the way. Alongside these remarkable birds, meet the passionate humans whose dedication to penguin conservation is sparking innovation as they search for new ways to protect the species. As you follow their stories, you’ll not only discover whether these penguins find love, but you might just fall in love with them yourself.
Formats Available: 15/70, DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Cosm, Fulldome Digital, Film has been customized for the Dome
Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure
Release Date: TBC - will be supplied shortly
Film Lengths: 45, 40, 25
Distributor: K2 Studios
Producer: Definition Studios
Director: Sarah Beard, Annabel Robinson, Paul Phelan
Contact: Mark Kresser, mark_kresser@k2communications.com
Synopsis With their fluffy fur, expressive faces, and playful antics, sea otters have stolen the hearts of millions, all around the world. Following in the footsteps of the successful and stunning IMAX features, Turtle Odyssey and Sea Lions: Life By A Whisker, this new installment will take families on a captivating “coming of age” adventure of the sea otter. New filming techniques will allow for unprecedented access to one sea otter pup’s heartwarming hijinks, educating and enthralling audiences with the cutest, cleverest and most intimate otter behavior ever captured on film. Grab a paw and join the raft as we embark on an otter odyssey, following Finn, the adorable otter pup, on his big “coming of age” adventure story, growing up on the wild west coast of Vancouver Island.
Formats Available: 15/70, DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Cosm, Fulldome Digital, Film has been customized for the Dome
Secrets of Great Salt Lake
Release Date: Summer 2025
Film Lengths: 45min and 25min
Distributor: SK Films
Producer: SK Films, Dorsey Pictures
Director: Tyler Mifflin
Contact: Amber Hawtin, ahawtin@skfilms.ca
Website www.secretsofgreatsaltlake.com
Synopsis An uplifting story of how water connects all life on Earth. Journey back to when mammoths, camels and saber-toothed cats roamed the ancient shores of Lake Bonneville and witness its transformation into Great Salt Lake, caused by one of the largest floods in history! Be immersed in a rare ecosystem where unusual creatures thrive in waters five times saltier than the ocean. Yet, the source of the Lake is freshwater! It comes from high up in the snowpack of the Rockies where mountain lions raise their cubs, and Olympic skiers hone their skills on the greatest show on Earth, flowing into rivers and streams past aspen trees that form the world’s largest living organism, and down to the basin below where grebes dance on water in a wildlife refuge that supports millions of birds, and onwards into the Lake and its islands, where herds of pronghorn and bison roam. Meet the inspiring community of dedicated scientists, indigenous leaders, farmers, and youth determined to sustain this vital Lake and surrounding watershed for the benefit of all.
Formats Available: DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Cosm, Fulldome Digital, Film has been customized for the Dome
Sounds of the Ocean: A Mindful Underwater Journey
Release Date: February 8, 2025
Film Lengths: 25min, 47min
Distributor: Embodied Sounds, Inc.
Producer: Embodied Sounds, Inc.
Director: Joshua Sam Miller
Contact: Joshua Miller, Joshua@embodiedsounds.com
Website www.soundsoftheocean.com
Synopsis Sounds of the Ocean is an award-winning immersive experience that invites you and your family to the heart of the deep blue sea. In a society burdened with stress, this transformative project offers calm and rest. It is an invitation to forge a deep connection with the enchanting life that dwells beneath the waves. The experience combines sounds of whales & dolphins, original music, immersive visual art and ocean imagery to guide the audience on a mindful underwater odyssey.
Formats Available: DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, IMAX Digital/Laser, Cosm, Fulldome Digital, Film has been customized for the Dome
TIGER TIGER
Release Date: August 2025 (Imax) / Digital Release Oct 2024
Film Lengths: 40 min.
Distributor: Productions 5à7
Producer: Tiger Tiger Productions LLC
Director: George Butler
Contact: Keero Birla, keerobirla@gmail.com
Website www.tigertigerfilm.com
Synopsis Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh narrates this adventure into the wildest tiger habitat on Earth—the remote, eerily beautiful mangrove forests of India and Bangladesh. Guided by Alan Rabinowitz, credited as the ‘Indiana Jones of big cat-conservation’ for his adventures, Tiger Tiger takes viewers to a landscape never seen before on the Giant Screen to meet the people and the gravely threatened predator who share this difficult land. A celebration of the majestic icon of the animal kingdom, Tiger Tiger shows why those who live with tigers want—and need— the tiger to survive.
The production of TIGER TIGER marked a historic first in cross-border collaboration between India and Bangladesh, allowing the international film crew to traverse the Sundarbans jungle as freely as the wild tigers.
Formats Available: DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Cosm
Whales and Us: Echoes of the Deep
Release Date: 4th quarter 2025
Film Lengths: 20 40 60
Distributor: Sky Network + TBD
Producer: Sky Network
Director: Gustavo Montalvo
Contact: Gustavo Montalvo, teycafe@yahoo.com
Synopsis Not just whales, not just us. Embark on a deep journey to understand the profound connection between whales & humans, and some other friends, exploring from at least 6 different points of view & spatial perspectives, the ways in which our lives are intertwined with theirs and the lessons they offer from the ocean´s depths. You could also learn some tricks learned over at least 4 years to connect with whales, for example. You'll find unique takes, shown for the first time on film, derived from the perseverance, courage, synchronicity, and great intuition of our team. You'll find unique takes, shown for the first time on film, derived from the perseverance, courage, synchronicity, and great intuition of our team.
Formats Available: 3D, DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Film has been customized for the Dome
Wild Asia
Release Date: February 2026
Film Lengths: 40min and 20min
Distributor: SK Films
Producer: BBC Earth
Director: Matthew Wright
Contact: Amber Hawtin, ahawtin@skfilms.ca
Website www.skfilms.ca
Synopsis: Be swept away on an epic journey across the world’s largest continent whose extreme landscapes have pushed wildlife to the limit!
Amongst the world’s tallest peaks in the Himalaya, get an intimate look at elusive snow leopards, and in Nepal, tiger moms raising their young. Witness a Tibetan fox ‘hide-and-seek hunt’ amongst yaks on an ancient plateau, catch glimpses of the secretive red panda in its remote forest stronghold, meet the remarkable long-eared jumping jerboa in the harsh Gobi Desert, and fly alongside beautiful songbirds feeding on “sapcicles” in northern Japan.
In the world’s richest coral seas, discover the cute-yet-deadly sea bunny and be immersed in ashark feeding frenzy, never 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 - Life at Extremes is an immersive giant screen experience for all ages featuring amazing biodiversity, never-seen-before animals and heartwarming behaviours across spectacular landscapes and mesmerizing seas.
Formats Available: DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Cosm, Fulldome Digital, Film has been customized for the Dome
Wild Rescue
Release Date: June 27, 2025
Film Lengths: 40 & 20
Distributor: Cosmic Picture
Producer: Tandem Stills + Motion & Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network
Director: Ian Shive
Contact: Joanie Vandenberg Philipp, joanie@cosmicpicture.com
Website https://www.wildwelcome.com/wild-rescue-movie
Synopsis Experience the inspiring journey of animals given a second chance at a wildlife in this giant-screen adventure. Based on the work at the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, this uplifting film follows the dedicated teams who rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned wild animals. From the arrival of a fragile bobcat to the dramatic rehabilitation of a young fox caught in a wildfire, explore hospital admissions, groundbreaking medical treatments, and the delicate balance of wildlife care. Baby birds, nocturnal creatures, and even pelicans undergoing surgery highlight the interconnectedness of all species and the innovative efforts of modern conservation. With breathtaking cinematography and heartwarming moments, Wild Rescue reminds us that every creature deserves a second chance—and that hope is worth fighting for.
Formats Available: 3D, 15/70, DCI-compliant Digital/Laser, IMAX Digital/Laser, D3D Digital/Laser, Cosm, Fulldome Digital, Film has been customized for the Dome