March 29, 2023—MacGillivray Freeman Films is pleased to announce it has obtained the theatrical distribution rights for IMAX and giant screen theatres for the stunning new film Lasting Impressions, an immersive 3D art and music experience from producers Princeton Entertainment Group in association with Northern Gateway Films. The film will be available starting this Summer 2023 in both 2D and 3D formats.
Lasting Impressions invites audiences to rediscover the emotional power of art and witness the mesmerizing transformation of more than 100 French Impressionist masterworks, brought to moving life by cutting-edge 3D Motion Sculpting technology. The effect is spellbinding as these classic paintings come alive in stunning stereoscopy, inviting audiences to move into and through the canvas, thus fully inhabiting the worlds crafted by the Impressionist masters. Thanks to Holographic 3D, spectators can sit with Renoir’s luncheon guests, dance with Degas’ ballerinas, soar into Van Gogh’s Starry Night and move among the famous characters on Seurat’s Isle of La Grande Jatte.
“Lasting Impressions will give moviegoers a truly unique and deeply moving cinematic experience as they step into these living masterpieces from some of the world’s greatest artists on the world’s largest screens,” said Patty Collins, Director of Global Sales for MacGillivray Freeman Films. “This film is unlike anything else in the giant screen marketplace and offers theatres a way to connect with a new audience and engage with their local arts community.”
“We are delighted to partner with MacGillivray Freeman Films to bring this unique and beautiful film to global audiences,” said Ed Kasses of Princeton Entertainment Group. “Millions of people have enjoyed these works of art in museums across the world, but this is the first time they can be experienced all together at one time, in a way that brings them to life like never before. Every brush stroke comes alive on the screen, enhancing these masterworks in a unique way.”
Available in 2D and 3D, in 1570 and all digital formats, Lasting Impressions has a run time of 40 minutes and features opening narration by Sophie Renoir, the great-granddaughter of artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
Artists whose works are featured in the film include Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, Edgar Degas, Pierre-August Renoir, Camille Pissarro, Henri Rousseau, Alfred Sisley, Gustave Caillebotte, David Roberts, Henri Fantin, Jean-Francois Raffaelli, Edouard Manet, Paul Cezanne, Paul Gauguin and Georges Seurat.
Their work is accompanied with music by Debussy and Ravel, as well as French standards performed by Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour and Nana Mouskouri. Tenor extraordinaire Adam Fisher performs a moving rendition of Don Mclean’s famous song “Vincent.”
About MacGillivray Freeman Films
MacGillivray Freeman Films is the world’s foremost independent producer and distributor of giant screen 70mm films with more than 45 films for IMAX and giant-screen theatres to its credit. Throughout the company’s 50-year history, its films have won numerous international awards including two Academy Award nominations for The Living Sea and Dolphins and three films inducted into the IMAX Hall of Fame, including Everest, the highest grossing giant screen film of all time. MacGillivray Freeman’s films are known for their artistry and celebration of science and the natural world. It is the first documentary film company to reach the one-billion-dollar benchmark for worldwide box office. Visit macgillivrayfreeman.com.
About Princeton Entertainment Group
“You do it big time” is Aretha Franklin’s salute to Princeton Entertainment’s 34 years of conceiving, creating, and touring groundbreaking new concert productions. Princeton Entertainment’s producing signature is the creation of innovative productions combining orchestras with the talents of popular recording artists, entertainment franchises with other elements. Princeton’s latest productions include the latest 3D technology enhancing the audience’s experience. Princeton’s tours, appealing to cross-generational audiences, often reach five continents. Over its history, Princeton’s clients, touring productions, and co-producers include: Andrea Bocelli, Justin Timberlake, Cher, Aretha Franklin, James Taylor, Nana Mouskouri, Harry Belafonte, Idina Menzel, Joan Rivers, Linda Ronstadt, Liza Minelli, Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions, The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses, Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, John Williams, and more.
About Northern Gateway Films
Northern Gateway Films was founded by two accomplished Edmonton filmmakers, Andrew Scholotiuk and Dylan Pearce, bringing more than a combined 25 years of industry experience in feature length films and MOW’s that have been released in theatres and festivals and broadcasters across the globe. Their relationships with overseas distributors and foreign sale companies give them a strong foundation for creating successful and profitable media projects. Their projects have been awarded with a Lumiere Award at Warner Brother Studios (past winners include Martin Scorsese’s Hugo, Ang Lee’s Life of Pie, James Cameron’s Avatar), Alberta Motion Picture Awards and nomination for best director at the Canadian Screen Awards.
Contact:
Lori Rick, MacGillivray Freeman Films
818-212-3434, lrick@macfreefilms.com
