Watch New Films at Your Convenience
The following films are available for viewing on demand on the Filmocracy virtual platform beginning Monday, April 12, at 8:00 am EDT until 11:59 pm on April 30. Login details have been sent to registered attendees and also can be found here.
New films will also have 15 minutes on the event schedule so producers and distributors can share
behind-the-scenes footage, plans for film launches and talent
available, marketing, educational kits, Q&A with the producers, etc. If distributors provided information on what will be featured during their 15-minute session, that information is included in the descriptions below.
Ancient Caves
Full film available for viewing during the Virtual Film Expo
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Monday, April 19, 2:15-2:30 pm EDT
Release Date: March 13, 2020
Available Formats: 2D and 3D, 15/70, IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, DCI-compliant Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, ESX Dome, Dome-customized 15/70, Fulldome Digital
Length: 40:00
Producer: Oceanic Research Group
Distributor: MacGillivray Freeman Films
Contact: Patty Collins, pcollins@macfreefilms.com
Website: ancientcavesfilm.com/
Ancient Caves brings science and adventure together as it follows paleoclimatologist Dr. Gina Moseley on a mission to unlock the secrets of the Earth's climate in the most unlikely of places: caves. Moseley and her team of cave explorers travel the world exploring vast underground worlds in search of stalagmite samples–geologic "fingerprints"–that reveal clues about the planet's climate history. Their quest leads them to some of the world's most remote caves, both above and below the water, in France, Iceland, the Bahamas, the U.S., and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Together, they go where very few humans will ever go, revealing the incredible lengths scientists will go to study the unknown.
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Watch a highlight reel on the launch of Ancient Caves from director Jonathan Bird and go behind the scenes with the filmmakers as they share the risks involved with underwater cave diving. Learn about the marketing and educational opportunities for the film.
Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia
Full film available for viewing during the Virtual Film Expo
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Wednesday, April 21, 3:00-3:15 pm EDT
Release Date: 2020
Available Formats: 2D and 3D, 15/70, IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, DCI-compliant Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, Dome-customized 15/70, Fulldome Digital
Length: 40:00
Produced by: Helio Projects Asia
Distributor: K2 Studios
Producer: David Gross, Murray Pope, Christopher Zaryc
Director: Murray Pope
Writers: Paul Phelan, Murray Pope
Narrator: Markus Hamilton
Contact: Mark Kresser, mark_kresser@k2communications.com
At the height of its power between the 9th and 15th centuries, Angkor was a resplendent city, considered the most extensive urban complex of the pre-industrial world. But by the late 16th century, the empire was in its death throes. The people of Angkor left not a single word explaining their kingdom's collapse. Come along this giant screen adventure to unveil the mysteries behind this lost jewel of Cambodia!
Antarctica
Full film available for viewing during the Virtual Film Expo
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Monday, April 19, 12:30-12:45 pm EDT
Release Date: Fall 2020
Available Formats: 2D and 3D, 15/70, IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, DCI-compliant Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, ESX Dome, Dome-customized 15/70, Fulldome Digital
Length: 45:04 (A short version will be available)
Producer: BBC Earth
Distributor: SK Films
Contact: Amber Hawtin, ahawtin@skfilms.ca
Website: www.antarcticafilm.com
It is a land of mystery and yet what happens here affects every single one of us. With never-before-seen footage, our story brings audiences to the farthest reaches of this wild and majestic continent. It is the coldest, driest, and windiest place on Earth with the roughest oceans ,and yet weird and wonderful creatures thrive here in astounding abundance. Antarctica is the perfect fit for the giant screen. Using the latest underwater filming techniques, dive beneath sea ice, more than 6 feet thick, to experience the alien world of its seafloor-thousands of purple starfish scuttling to escape being entrapped by growing ice and elaborate jellyfish dancing a deadly dance. Swim alongside playful seals, soar above mountain peaks and vast penguin colonies and witness the largest congregation of fin and humpback whales ever filmed. Although so remote from us, Antarctica and its surrounding Southern Ocean play a vital role for the entire planet, regulating ocean currents, sea levels and its wildlife-filled waters can absorb huge amounts of carbon. New science is revealing that dramatic changes are occurring and rapidly warming this pristine land of snow and ice. No one owns Antarctica but it will take global cooperation and collaboration to protect it and ensure the future health of our planet.
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Join us for an exciting and fast paced 15-minute presentation about BBC Earth’s Antarctica. We’ll be featuring the charismatic Dr. Huw Griffiths from the British Antarctic Survey, who will take us through his UNBELIEVABLE new discovery made in Antarctica in February 2021! This unexpected finding shows how much more there is still left to discover in Antarctica and how topical the continent is. Then, hear from theaters and audiences from across the globe, as they rave about the film and share what they’ve learned along the way. You’ll also get a preview of the extensive marketing and educational resources available with the film—SK Films, along with the team at BBC Earth have created a Marketing Guide with everything your teams will need to successfully launch the film in your market!
Apollo 11: Quarantine
Full film available for viewing during the Virtual Film Expo
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Friday, April 23, 1:30-1:45 pm EDT
Release Date: January 29, 2021
Available Formats: 2D, IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital
Length: 23:00
Produced by: CNN Films, Statement Pictures
Distributor: NEON
Producer: Todd Douglas Miller, Laura Kirby-Miller, Thomas Baxley Petersen, Evan Krauss
Director: Todd Douglas Miller
Contact: Guoda Ungulaityte, guoda@neonrated.com
Website: neonrated.com/films/apollo-11-quarantine
Summer 1969. The astronauts of Apollo 11 successfully land and walk on the moon. The crew will now quarantine for 21 days following contact with lunar material. The clock starts when the hatch is closed on the lunar surface. 3 days later they return to Earth… Created by the award-winning filmmakers of APOLLO 11 and featuring never-before-seen footage.
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Todd Douglas Miller's APOLLO 11 took us straight to the heart of NASA’s most celebrated mission—the one that first put men on the moon, and forever made Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin into household names. Now his short film, APOLLO 11: QUARANTINE offers immersive never-before-seen footage from the mission created for the giant screen.
As the world celebrated their historic achievement, the crew’s mission would not be complete until returning safely to earth and undergoing a three-week medical quarantine. APOLLO 11: QUARANTINE celebrates this lesser known story of personal sacrifice and stoic resolve and while offering an enduring message of hope during these unprecedented times.
With exclusive clips from the film and special commentary by filmmaker Todd Miller, you will get behind-the-scenes of the Apollo 11 journey that the world hasn't experienced until now.
The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness
Full film available for viewing during the Virtual Film Expo
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Monday, April 19, 1:45-1:30 pm EDT
Release Date: 2021
Available Formats: 2D and 3D, 15/70, IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, DCI-compliant Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, ESX Dome, Dome-customized 15/70, Fulldome Digital
Length: 45:00
Produced by: Terra Mater
Distributor: Cosmic Picture
Producer: Wolfgang Knopfler, Walter Kohler
Director: Florian Schulz, Myles Connolly
Writer: Myles Connolly, Florian Schulz, Victoria Curtis
Narrator: Florian Schulz, Princess Daazhraii Johnson
Contact: Antonietta Monteleone, antonietta@cosmicpicture.com
Website: protectthearctic.org
Imagine a place in the far north of Alaska that is vast, wild, and magical–where one of earth's greatest natural spectacles unfolds. Princess Daazhraii Johnson of the Gwich'in tribe reveals the land that has sustained her people for untold generations. Experience a world that has evolved intact and untamed since the beginning of time. Journey with National Geographic photographer Florian Schulz on his five-year quest to film the elusive 200,000 strong Porcupine Caribou herd as it migrates to the Arctic Coastal Plain, one of the longest animal migrations on earth. Filled with intimate moments featuring polar bears and musk oxen, wolves, grizzlies, golden eagles and more, The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness is the first cinematic exploration of a world few have truly seen until now. Experience this special place worth protecting.
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Has the impact of 2020 left you with smaller marketing budgets but more pressure to engage mass audiences to drive attendance? In late 2020, Cosmic Picture was challenged with a critical need to secure historic levels of engagement related to The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness. We broke records, attracted new audience segments…and like you, had no budget! Join this session to understand why demonstrating relevance is your best “first move” in attracting visitors in a cluttered landscape. Understand best practices to drive massive social audience without massive investment and recognize that a film property with built-in audience is easily mobilized for success at the box office! This 15-minute session is packed with practical examples, never-before-seen footage, and fresh ideas. Lessons learned in this session will help inform campaign ideas for The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness but also your museum-wide initiatives.
Asteroid Hunters
Full film available for viewing during the Virtual Film Expo
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Monday, April 19, 1:00-1:15 pm EDT
Release Date: October 8, 2020
Available Formats: 2D and 3D, 15/70, IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, IMAX Dome Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, DCI-compliant Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome
Length: 40:00
Produced by: IMAX Entertainment and Huahuang Pictures
Distributor: IMAX
Producer: Phil Groves, Jini Durr
Director: W.D. Hogan
Writer: Phil Groves
Contact: Gina Glen, gglen@imax.com
Venture into deep space for a fascinating look at asteroids, their cosmic origins and the potential threat they pose to our world with the IMAX original film Asteroid Hunters. Narrated by Daisy Ridley, Asteroid Hunters introduces asteroid scientists–the best line of defense between Earth and an asteroid's destructive path–and reveals the cutting-edge tools and techniques they use to detect and track asteroids, and the technology that may one day protect our planet. The effects of an asteroid impact could be catastrophic and while the current probability of an event in our lifetime is low, the potential consequences make the study of asteroids an incredibly important area of scientific research. Witness the latest in planetary defense and how science, ingenuity and determination combine to explore the world's most preventable natural disaster.
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
The 15-minute piece is fantastic and includes behind-the-scenes footage of Daisy Ridley’s narration session, the trailer and interviews with Kennedy Space Centre’s COO, Dr. Kelly Fast, and composer/conductor John Debney.
Check out Asteroid Hunters’ behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, made exclusively for this virtual GSCA conference. Get a glimpse into how this innovative documentary was made. Watch interviews with a scientist and an IMAX exhibitor–who was first to witness how audiences, young and old, were inspired by the film’s portrayal of these deep space natural wonders, and the power of human ingenuity.
NASA’s Dr. Kelly Fast, one of the film’s star scientists, explains how the amazing images on screen paint a clear and reassuring picture of the ways we can keep Earth safe. Daisy Ridley, the hero of the last three Star Wars films, is shown in a London recording studio, lending her friendly and hopeful voice as the film’s narrator. Listen to exhibitor Therrin Protze, of the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, share how kids of all ages left showings of Asteroid Hunters enlightened, uplifted, and awed. See how our IMAX-certified cameras were almost destroyed by the launch of a Delta IV Heavy, the largest rocket ever filmed for an IMAX documentary. And last, gain insight into how the film’s inspirational score was created by the Oscar-nominated music composer John Debney.
The scientists and artists involved in the making of Asteroid Hunters were motivated by a passion and belief that the project was on an important mission. Like them, you too can be a part of a film that shows how we can prevent a natural disaster, for the first time in human history.
Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit
Full film available for viewing during the Virtual Film Expo
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Wednesday, April 21, 1:45-2:00 pm EDT
Release Date: February 4, 2021
Available Formats: 2D, IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, DCI-compliant Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, ESX Dome, Fulldome Digital
Length: 20:00
Producer: Oceanic Research Group
Distributor: MacGillivray Freeman Films
Contact: Patty Collins, pcollins@macfreefilms.com
Website: astronaut-movie.com/
In 2013, a critical life-support system on the International Space Station failed, requiring an immediate spacewalk to fix it. NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy made the repair and saved the space station. As an astronaut, he was trained extensively for space walks. But how do astronauts train here on Earth to work in the microgravity of space? Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit explores the ways in which NASA uses underwater environments to simulate life and work in space, offering a fascinating look into the high-tech world of astronauts. Join astronaut Chris Cassidy (current ISS Commander) as he trains in his space suit alongside a full-sized mock-up the International Space Station in a giant underwater facility in Houston. Dive to the sea floor with NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps as she lives underwater with fellow astronauts for ten continuous days at Aquarius Reef Base in Florida. Find out what it takes to live and work in space.
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Hear from director Jonathan Bird and get to know NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps as she explains her passion for space travel and how she is set to make history as the first black female crew member on an extended space mission to the ISS. Learn about the marketing and educational opportunities for the film.
Back From the Brink: Saved From Extinction
Full film available for viewing during the Virtual Film Expo
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Friday, April 23, 2:15-2:30 pm EDT
Release Date: October 2019
Available Formats: 2D and 3D, 15/70, IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, D3D/Christie Cinedome, Dome-customized 15/70, Fulldome Digital
Length: 40:00
Produced by: Roam
Distributor: Cosmic Picture
Producers: Jennifer Casey, Charlotte Huggins
Director: Sean Casey
Writer: Kurt Frey, Jennifer Casey
Narrator: Claire Danes
Contact: Antonietta Monteleone, antonietta@cosmicpicture.com
Website: backfromthebrink.com
Back from the Brink, from award-winning giant screen director Sean Casey, is an immersive film that will explore extraordinary true stories of animals rescued from the brink of extinction. Audiences will meet California's endearing Channel Island Fox, the smallest canid in the world, imperiled by the introduction of Golden Eagles to their only habitat. We will witness the stunning migration of the Christmas Island Red Crabs, thinned dangerously by the Crazy Ant invasion. And, finally, we journey to Yunnan, China to find the enigmatic Golden Monkey, high on the most-endangered primates list, living in one of the most biodiverse and remote regions of the world. Back from the Brink, with real and inspiring conservation stories, will renew your hope that our threatened planet and all its inhabitants can be saved.
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Is it possible to not smile when you see a life-size standee of the golden monkey? Back from the Brink showcases three feel-good stories that will appeal to audiences of all ages–particularly families. This movie is just what consumers are looking for when considering their time–the true stories of engaging animals rescued from the brink of extinction. But the connection doesn’t end here! Innovative museums launching this film when re-opening their theaters have recognized that Back from the Brink provides a unique opportunity to demonstrate the museum’s leadership in introducing visitors to local initiatives and research happening in the local market. The film’s partner, The Nature Conservancy, assists in providing unique local angles to help secure earned media and TNC experts participate in discussions and events to drive added revenue through special events or targeted screenings. In addition to local experts and TNC researchers, the filmmaking team including Jen Casey and Sean Casey have wowed audiences with virtual Q&A in the theater to discuss their experiences producing this film.
Join Cosmic Picture in this presentation that showcases best practices from successful theater runs, innovative ideas to engage audiences in the new environment, and monkeys, foxes, and crabs! We all need some inspiration. Back from the Brink inspires audiences to believe that small changes make big impacts.
Cephalopods: Aliens of the Deep
20:00 version available for viewing during the Virtual Film Expo
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Friday, April 23, 1:45-2:00 pm EDT
Release Date: 1st quarter 2021
Available Formats: 2D, IMAX Digital Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, DCI-compliant Laser, Digital Dome
Length: 41:35 and 20:00
Produced by: Saint Thomas Productions
Distributor: nWave Pictures Distribution
Director: Bertrand Loyer
Writer: Bertrand Loyer
Narrator: Jacqueline Farmer
Contact: Janine S. Baker, jbaker@nwave.com
Shot over three years across the globe through stunning underwater cinematography, this film presents an intimate portrait through macro photography of the Cephalopods (Greek meaning: head foot). Journey through the magical world of these fascinating aquatic species and discover their unique physiology and what makes them survive against all odds.
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Swiftly swimming in the depths of the oceans are cephalopods. Capable of remarkable hunting prowess, these fascinating creatures are at the center of Cephalopods: Aliens of the Deep. Shot over three years across the globe through stunning underwater cinematography, this 2D documentary presents their intimate portrait through stunning macro photography. Director Bertrand Loyer will be sharing his underwater experience in a Q&A session with nWave’s Janine S. Baker. Don’t miss your chance to ask about equipment, lighting challenges, and new technical possibilities.
Dino Dana The Movie
46:00 version available for viewing during the Virtual Film Expo
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Wednesday, April 21, 2:00-2:15 pm EDT
Release Date: June 2021
Available Formats: 2D, IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, Fulldome Digital
Length: 46:00 (30:00 and 25:00 versions available)
Produced by: Sinking Ship Entertainment
Distributor: Sinking Ship Entertainment
Producer: J.J. Johnson, Christin Simms, Blair Powers, Matt Bishop
Director: J.J. Johnson
Writer: J. J. Johnson, Christin Simms
Contact: Jennifer Lee Hackett, jenniferleehackett@sinkingship.ca
Website: dinodanamovie.com/
From multi-Emmy award-winning Sinking Ship Entertainment comes Dino Dana The Movie, an action-packed dinosaur adventure that follows 10-year-old Dana as she tries to solve dino experiment 901–where are all the kid dinos? But before she can complete her experiment, Dana's new upstairs neighbor Mateo finds her magical Dino Field Guide, which allows him to see dinosaurs in real life too. This discovery kicks off a prehistoric journey bigger than anything Dana has ever faced before. When Mateo is dino-napped by a T.rex, who thinks he's one of her babies, it's up to Dana, her sister Saara, and Mateo's older stepbrother Jadiel to get him back. Along the way, Dana and her friends will race through a stampede of Triceratops, take on a Spinosaurus, get beak to nose with a Quetzalcoatlus, and come to realize that family, whether human or Jurassic, is the most important of all.
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
This will be our US premier on June 5, 2021. This is going to be a huge collaboration. Museum of Discovery and Science is rebranding their IMAX lobby and dinosaur exhibition creating a Dino Dana mini exhibition. In addition they have created a live show (shareable) to train future paleontologists in training, they will have an AR virtual dig, merchandise, 5-day camp with shareable camp guide, virtual content, and we have an amazing film sponsor that all museums work with. This is a story we would like to share with the industry, and then perhaps revisit back in September to measure the results. As the industry strives to stay relevant, Museum of Discovery and Science and Sinking Ship believed this was the best way to make a launch successful.
Dinosaurs of Antarctica
Full film available for viewing during the Virtual Film Expo
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Monday, April 19, 2:00-2:15 pm EDT
Release Date: February 2022
Available Formats: 2D and 3D, 15/70, IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, DCI-compliant Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome
Length: 41:47 (20:00 version available)
Producer/Distributor: Giant Screen Films
Contact: Mark Katz, mkatz@gsfilms.com
Website: dinosaursofantarctica.com/
From the Permian through the Jurassic, journey to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago. Roam the primitive forests and thick swamps with bizarre dinosaurs and colossal amphibians. Enter a surreal world of bug-eyed giants and egg-laying mammals–where survival means enduring the sunless, six-month polar winter surrounded by meat-eaters with night vision. Join intrepid Antarctic scientists on a quest to understand the ice continent's profound transformation-and to predict the future as humans drive dramatic change. Welcome to the lost prehistoric world of Gondwana. Welcome to Antarctica.
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Giant Screen Films presents a behind-the-scenes look at its newest release, Dinosaurs of Antarctica, as well as a brief company retrospective profiling the past 25 years. Supported by the National Science Foundation, Dinosaurs of Antarctica takes audiences on a 250-million-year odyssey, from the bizarre, warm world of prehistoric Gondwana to the present day ice continent, a deep time journey through the polar Mesozoic, a time and age of giant amphibians, egg-laying mammals and carnivorous dinosaurs with night vision—intercut with a paleontological expedition to this lost continent, now blanketed with ice.
The presentation will profile the locations, creative team, and technical toolkit—cameras, drones, CGI—necessary to bring Gondwana and the adventure of Antarctic paleontology to the giant screen. GSF also provides an extensive look at the film’s robust outreach package and remote learning programming, supported by the National Science Foundation, introducing the paleontology team featured in the film (available for virtual scientist appearances and workshops), the companion graphic novel, educational and classroom tools, digital/social kit, and much more.
Dinosaurs of Antarctica is currently booked in over 80 theaters worldwide and is optimized for all giant screen, dome and immersive exhibition formats. The film and associated outreach mini grants are available for select markets in 2021 and wide release in early 2022. Contact your GSF representative for more information.
Everest
Full film available for viewing during the Virtual Film Expo
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Wednesday, April 21, 3:15-3:30 pm EDT
Release Date: May 2021
Available Formats: 2D, IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, DCI-compliant Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, ESX Dome, Fulldome Digital
Length: 45:00
Producer/Distributor: MacGillivray Freeman Films
Contact: Patty Collins, pcollins@macfreefilms.com
Website: macgillivrayfreeman.com/project/everest/
In this special re-release of the smash hit film Everest, audiences will revisit the inspiring and harrowing ascent of the world’s tallest mountain with a team of four international climbers who find hope, beauty, and triumph in the wake of tragedy. When Everest was first released in 1998, it was the fastest rollout ever for a giant screen film and landed on Variety’s Top 10 Box Office list. The film shattered all previous attendance records and went on to become the highest grossing giant-screen documentary of all time. Digitally remastered in 16k resolution and with new behind-the-scenes footage, this special edition will allow a new generation to experience this moving, critically acclaimed film.
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Everest became the highest-grossing giant screen film in history. Find out why and learn more about the film’s digital re-release in 16k resolution for the 25th anniversary of MacGillivray Freeman’s expedition to capture the first-ever IMAX images from the top of Mt. Everest. Film stars Araceli Segarra and Jamling Norgay share their thoughts on what the film means to them. Hear from the marketing team about some marketing and educational opportunities for the film
Into America's Wild
Full film available for viewing during the Virtual Film Expo
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Monday, April 19, 1:30-1:45 pm EDT
Release Date: February 14, 2020
Available Formats: 2D and 3D, 15/70, IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, DCI-compliant Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, ESX Dome, Dome-customized 15/70, Fulldome Digital
Length: 40:00
Producer/Distributor: MacGillivray Freeman Films
Contact: Patty Collins, pcollins@macfreefilms.com
Website: intoamericaswild.com/
Narrated by Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman, Into America's Wild is a visually stunning cross-country adventure that celebrates the hidden wonders of nature. A non-stop ride by kayak, bike, train, hot air balloon, zipline and more, Into America's Wild explores some of the most beautiful landscapes of North America, from the wilds of Alaska and the lush Oregon coast to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail. Setting out on this journey are two trailblazers–pioneering Native American astronaut John Herrington and Alaskan pilot Ariel Tweto–who share a passion for connecting people to experiences in the wild. As they wind their way through the scenic byways, ancient homelands, secret gems and hidden trails of America, viewers will discover the special human connection we all share with the natural world.
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Hear from filmmakers Greg and Meghan MacGillivray and narrator Morgan Freeman and go behind the scenes with Native American astronaut John Herrington and long-distance hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis to learn what spending time in nature means to them. Watch marketing highlights from the film’s world premiere and learn about marketing opportunities for the film.
Ireland
18:00 available for viewing during Virtual Film Expo
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Wednesday, April 21, 2:15-2:30 pm EDT
Release Date: May 2021
Available Formats: 2D and 3D, 15/70, IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, DCI-compliant Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, ESX Dome, Dome-customized 15/70, Fulldome Digital
Length: 40:00
Producer/Distributor: MacGillivray Freeman Films
Contact: Patty Collins, pcollins@macfreefilms.com
Website: irelandmovie.com
Ireland invites giant screen audiences on a joyful adventure into the Emerald Isle's immense natural beauty, rich history, language, music and arts. Amid such awe-inspiring locations as Giant's Causeway, Skellig Michael and the Cliffs of Moher, the film follows Irish writer Manchán Magan on his quest to reconnect Irish people from around the world with their land, language, and heritage. Joining him are four teen music students who together discover new insight into their Irish traditions and culture. From the bustle of Dublin and Belfast to the rugged Irish coast where the team meets scientists studying basking sharks and the comical puffins of Skellig, Ireland will have audiences falling in love with this island nation all over again.
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Hear from director Greg MacGillivray and narrator Liam Neeson and go behind the scenes with the film’s teenage main characters as they travel across the island of Ireland. Hear from the marketing team about some marketing and educational opportunities for the film.
Ocean Odyssey
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Wednesday, April 21, 2:45-3:00 pm EDT
Release Date: 2021
Available Formats: 2D and 3D, 15/70, IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, DCI-compliant Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, Dome-customized 15/70, Fulldome Digital
Length: 40:00
Produced by: Wild Pacific Media Pty Ltd, Definition Films, and K2 Studios
Distributor: K2 Studios
Producer: Electra Manikakis
Director: Nick Robinson
Writer: Nick Robinson, Peta Jenkin
Narrator: Dr. Sylvia Earle
Contact: Mark Kresser, mark_kresser@k2communications.com
500 million years ago life left this blue womb and colonized the land, but we are still intricately linked to the ocean. Our climates, coastlines, ecosystems, and economies are tied to the perpetual movement of water between continents. The great ocean currents are the arteries and veins of Planet Earth! This is the story of one particularly fascinating flow–the East Australian Current, a massive oceanic river that stretches the length of Australia's east coast.
The Search For Snow
20:00 version available for viewing during Virtual Film Expo
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Friday, April 23, 2:00-2:15 pm EDT
Release Date: 1st quarter of 2021
Available Formats: 2D and 3D, IMAX Digital Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, DCI-compliant Laser, Digital Dome
Length: 40:00 and 20:00
Produced by: Saint Thomas Productions
Distributor: nWave Pictures Distribution
Director: Jacqueline Farmer, Cyril Barbancon
Writer: Philippe Chapuis, Jacqueline Farmer, Cyril Barbançon, Andrew Byatt, John Flanders
Narrator: John Flanders
Contact: Janine S. Baker, jbaker@nwave.com
Website: thesearchforsnow.com
A passion for skiers, a child's dearest wish, a village's deepest desire–snow is cause for joy. And while snow represents the magic of Christmas, it is also a necessity for world water resources and for others a sole source of revenue. In an ever-changing world climate, a meteorologist follows the patterns of weather systems creating snow and helps us understand different types of snow, where it falls and why¬as well as its crucial impact on vegetation, wildlife and people. From the Producers of Hurricane 3D, immerse yourself in the magic of snow!
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
The magic and the wonder of snow have inspired human beings for centuries. But what would happen if it disappeared? In her 3D documentary, The Search for Snow, co-director Jacqueline Farmer captures both the magic and the necessity of snow. After months of chasing snowflakes high up in the French Alps or in the icy plains of Iceland, this poignant film is an ode to this unique meteorological phenomenon. Learn more about the extreme weather conditions the Snow crew had to face, the equipment used to render winter’s white blanket in stunning 3D, and more in our Q&A session.
Serengeti
Serengeti will not be available for screening during the Virtual Film Expo; however, K2 Studios will be presenting information about the film during their 15-minute session on Monday, April 19, at 12:45 pm EDT.
Virtual Film Expo 15-Minute Session Presentation
Monday, April 19, 12:45-1:00 pm EDT
Release Date: 2021
Available Formats: 2D and 3D, 15/70, IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, DCI-compliant Digital, DCI-compliant Laser, D3D/Christie Cinedome, Dome-customized 15/70, Fulldome Digital
Length: 40:00
Produced by: Definition Films
Distributor: K2 Studios
Producer: David Gross
Director: Michael Dalton-Smith
Writer: Michael Dalton-Smith, Karen Gordon
Narrator: Sanjo Ogunseye
Contact: Mark Kresser, mark_kresser@k2communications.com
Life happened in the Serengeti on an unprecedented scale. It's home to most of Africa's most iconic animals and hosts one of the world's greatest natural events–the annual wildebeest migration. Nature has orchestrated a perfect symphony in which every species has a very distinct role to play in a larger story–the balance of an entire ecosystem. We'll see it through the eyes of the youngest members of our animal cast as they imitate their parents and learn about the mighty roles they'll play. Prepare to be awed by this immersive giant screen film about how nature works in one of the world's greatest ecosystems.