Join a committee and take an active role in shaping GSCA’s future

Committees are the heart of GSCA, driving engagement and progress across the industry year-round. Thanks to the dedication of our committee members, initiatives like professional development sessions, innovation discussions, Audience Research projects, the Filmmaker and Marketing Symposia, the Giant Screen Production and Postproduction Workflow (P3W), Digital Immersive Giant Screen Specifications (DIGSS), webinars, blogs, and so much more become a reality. These contributions not only shape GSCA but also strengthen our entire industry.

Being part of a committee is a meaningful way to make an impact while expanding your network and collaborating with other industry professionals. Committees meet regularly via Zoom, making it easy to stay involved no matter where you are.

To join a committee, you must be a GSCA member. Each year, we hold an open call to establish voting members for committees, but GSCA members are welcome to join and contribute at any time. If you’re ready to share your skills, experiences, and ideas to help strengthen our community and address the challenges our industry faces, we would love to hear from you! Let us know how you’d like to get involved.

Committee Member Qualifications

Committee members must:

  • be a current member of GSCA.
  • have a broad knowledge and understanding of the giant screen industry.
  • be willing to champion and promote the association and industry to others.
  • have excellent communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills.
  • be passionate and open minded.
  • be able to meet in-person once per year at the Conference. Note: Costs associated with participating in committee meetings (airfare, ground transportation, lodging, telephone, etc.) will be the responsibility of the committee member.
  • be able to participate in conference calls on a regular basis as determined by committee chairs.

Ethical Obligation of Committee Members

  1. When at any GSCA board, committee, work team or group meeting, the GSCA interest is paramount.
  2. Committee members should not enter into conflicts of interest in financial or any other matters.
  3. Follow communication steps outlined in board, committee, work team and group meetings that are in the interest of GSCA.
  4. To promote the free exchange of ideas, the general business of the GSCA board and opinions expressed by the board members should be kept confidential.

If you have any questions about committees or membership, contact Tammy Barrett at info@giantscreencinema.com.

Committees

Committee chairs and members are listed below.

Innovations Committee

a. Create programs and guidelines to encourage technical best practices for giant screen exhibitors.
b. Create programs and guidelines to encourage technical best practices for giant screen filmmakers.
c. Develop sessions and programs to showcase the latest innovations.
d. Provide an ongoing forum for technical issues of interest to GSCA members.
e. Review established guidelines and update as needed.

Co-Chairs: Michael Daut (Michael Daut Productions and K2 Studios) and Christian Fry (CVF Productions)

  • Pawel Achtel, Achtel Pty. Ltd.
  • Jonathan Bird, Oceanic Research Group
  • Doug Boyer, Christie Digital
  • Nate Cohen, Nathan Cohen Productions
  • Peter Degerfeldt, Blue Sky Aerial and Specialist Filming
  • Powys Dewhurst
  • Darren Durocher, TELUS World of Science-Edmonton
  • Brian Eimer, ImagesInSound
  • Rick Gordon, RPG Productions
  • Mark Henderson, New England Aquarium
  • Patricia Keighley, IMAX Corporation
  • David Keighley, IMAX Corporation
  • William Kleinart, Tillinghast Reid Worldwide
  • Tyler Mifflin, SK Films
  • Dan Neafus, IMERSA
  • Zach Peterson, MacGillivray Freeman Films
  • Sean Phillips, MacLeod Enterprises
  • Amy Quisenberry, Orlando Science Center
  • Jim Remar, Cosmosphere
  • Glenn Shaver

Marketing Committee

a. Strengthen the capacity of theaters to execute powerful marketing.
b. Determine relevant data and develop research to gather that data.
c. Create resources to support marketing the unique nature of the giant screen experience.
d. Establish ongoing relationships with media, press, and social influencers.
e. Review and potentially refresh the Certified Giant Screen® and Bolder.Better programs.

Co-Chairs: Caroline Borgudd (Cosmonova) and Ryan Holota (Saskatchewan Science Centre)

  • Diane Carlson, Giant Screen Cinema Consulting
  • Michelle Duncan, Flying Fish Exhibits
  • Alex Eilers-Guttensohn, Memphis Museums
  • Meghan Fitzgerald, Marbles Kids Museum
  • Rick Gordon, RPG Productions
  • Brad Lisle, Foxfire Interactive
  • Richard Morrison, IMAX Melbourne
  • Donalda Pelton, Telus World of Science-Edmonton
  • Jim Remar, Cosmosphere
  • Lori Rick, MacGillivray Freeman Films

Industry Leadership Committee

a. Identify adjacent stakeholders including non-giant screens, full domes, planetariums, and other immersive experiences.
b. Determine the needs of these adjacent groups and develop ways the GSCA can provide value.
c. Engage museum cinema leadership.
d. Continually assess the needs of GSCA members.

Co-Chairs: Heather Farnworth (Ontario Science Centre) and Mike Lutz

  • Dianne Clark, SciPort Discovery Center
  • Marcus Harshaw, Carnegie Science Center
  • Patricia Keighley, IMAX Corporation
  • Meghan MacGillivray, MacGillivray Freeman Films
  • Tyler Mifflin, SK Films
  • Jose Antonio Perez, Papalote
  • Amy Quisenberry, Orlando Science Center
  • Jim Remar, Cosmosphere
  • Greg Sanford, McWane Science Center

Programming Committee

a. Assess the needs of GSCA members to determine professional development opportunities and share input for event locations.
b. Review submissions for professional development sessions and keynote speakers and determine which to include.
c. Review and make recommendations to film priority policy and GSCA Achievement Awards, including eligibility, addition, or deletion of award categories, as needed.

Co-Chairs: Amber Hawtin (SK Films) and Joanie Philipp (Flying Fish Exhibits)

  • Diane Carlson, Giant Screen Cinema Consulting
  • David Gross, Definition Films
  • Patricia Keighley, IMAX Corporation
  • Meghan MacGillivray, MacGillivray Freeman Films
  • Richard Morrison, IMAX Melbourne
  • Jim Remar, Cosmosphere
  • Glenn Shaver
  • Gordon Stalans, Tennessee Aquarium
  • Paul Wild, Destination Cinema and K2 Studios

Task Forces

Development Task Force

a. Identify ways the GSCA can help content creators source funding.
b. Create a value proposition for funding giant screen films.
c. Facilitate regular dialog on the economic viability and growth through sustainable business models.
d. Philanthropic outreach for the GSCA.

Co-Chairs: Patty Collins (MacGillivray Freeman Films) and Joanie Philipp (Flying Fish Exhibits)

  • Meghan MacGillivray, MacGillivray Freeman Films