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Mary Steenburgen to Narrate Call of the Dolphins

Watch the Trailer Here Los Angeles, California, January 16, 2025 –MacGillivray Freeman Films is pleased to announce that Academy Award® and Golden Globe®-winning actress Mary Steenburgen will narrate the upcoming 3D documentary Call of the Dolphins, from award-winning filmmaker Jonathan Bird, for release in select IMAX® and giant-screen theatres starting February 14, 2025. 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 animals. With stunning visuals and immersive [...]

Mary Steenburgen to Narrate Call of the Dolphins2025-01-16T22:58:39+00:00

Dr. Jane Goodall Joins Premiere of “Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope” at China Science and Technology Museum

On November 30, 2024, the China Science and Technology Museum celebrated the premiere of the giant screen film Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope, marking a momentous occasion for conservation and education. The event was made even more special by the presence of Dr. Jane Goodall herself, as she celebrates her 90th birthday year.

Dr. Jane Goodall Joins Premiere of “Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope” at China Science and Technology Museum2025-01-14T23:08:48+00:00

Korbin’s First Movie – Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee

Thank you Alan Hanstein and Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee. I never could have dreamed this day would come and you gave this mama and her boy memories we will never forget.

Korbin’s First Movie – Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee2024-12-06T20:55:14+00:00

Our Long Path to the Giant Screen and Why We Think the Medium Matters

By Andrew L. Young Co-Director/Producer/DP, Backyard Wilderness Susan and I feel unbelievably fortunate to have not only finished our first Giant Screen film, Backyard Wilderness, but to have received a big nod from our peers in the industry. Ever since our first conference, the GSCA has been incredibly welcoming to us as newcomers. But before we were regulars on the scene with our three-minute teaser, back when we were still trying to choose the best marketplace for our film, Giant Screen was anything but a slam [...]

Our Long Path to the Giant Screen and Why We Think the Medium Matters2018-10-30T20:18:00+00:00

When the Fun Is There, the People Will Be There Too

As I sit down to write, I have a lump in my throat. I recently retired after 37 years as a science museum CEO. And sometimes I choke up with gratitude for having had that opportunity to serve what I love. I have been deeply invested all these years in positioning the museums I led not only as institutions known for science education but also as community beacons that foster community spirit, family learning, youth development with an eye to workforce development and…. pure unadulterated fun. [...]

When the Fun Is There, the People Will Be There Too2018-02-28T22:29:00+00:00

What Is The Giant Screen Difference And Why Do I Keep Coming Back To It?

Earlier this year a friend of mine asked me why I insist on working in large format. Why spend four years or more to make a 40-minute documentary? What’s the attraction? I was forced to truly consider the question. Do I love the process? Do I build ships because I love the act of building them, or are they a means to explore unknown shores? I love telling stories, true, but I can do this in other formats with much less hassle. So why do it? [...]

What Is The Giant Screen Difference And Why Do I Keep Coming Back To It?2017-04-28T19:36:00+00:00
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