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Mike Lutz, Lutz Strategies, Washougal WA Related Business Category Biography A 40-year veteran in providing programs and new technology to science centers, natural history museums, aquariums, theme parks, and other cultural attractions worldwide. Now developing business opportunities with advanced educational technology, including revolutionary compound curve LED screens now arriving on the immersive experience market, including high profile locations at Cosm and Sphere. A respected industry executive leader at IMAX Corporation, Evans & Sutherland/Spitz Inc./Cosm, MacGillivray Freeman Films, and Laser Fantasy International.  Known for establishing [...]

Adam Smith, Exploration Place, Wichita, KS Theater Category Biography Adam joined Exploration Place on November 11, 2019. He has led museums or has served in museum leadership positions since 2001 and has served in the museum field since 1997. He most recently was executive director for Comic-Con Museum in San Diego, California. Before Comic-Con Museum, Adam served as executive vice president at Commemorative Air Force, the world’s largest flying museum. He led the organization’s move from Midland, Texas, to the new headquarters in Dallas. [...]

Alan Hanstein, Challenger Learning Center, Tallahassee, FL Theater Category Biography Statement of Purpose

William McQiu, ST Giant Screen Films, Christchurch, NZ Distributor Category Biography William McQiu has more than 40 years of experience in government, business, international marketing, and the giant screen film industry. After earning a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Beijing University of Technology, William began his career in 1984 with the Beijing Municipal Communication Bureau and other government and industry organizations in Beijing, China. He immigrated to New Zealand in 1991 and joined J P International Ltd. as Marketing Manager in 1992. In 1999, [...]

Dianne Clark, SciPort Discovery Center, Shreveport, LA Theater Category Biography Dianne Clark has served on the GSCA Board of Directors since 2023 and currently serves on the Industry Development Committee, where she works to ensure that the voices and perspectives of theatres of all sizes and types are represented. Committed to making a positive impact on the giant screen industry, Dianne has made GSCA conference participation a priority throughout her tenure on the Board. In September, she will attend the ASTC conference and participate [...]

Michael Dalton-Smith, Wild Imagination Films, Toronto, ON Canada Production Category Biography Michael Dalton-Smith is a Canadian filmmaker, director, producer, cinematographer, behind three giant screen Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation, Serengeti: A Journey to the Heart of Africa, and his newest film, Alaska: Kingdom of the Eagle. An independent filmmaker at heart, Michael has built his career around finding new ways to create ambitious films with small teams, and emerging technology. His giant-screen work has included early adoption of affordable drones, pioneering 8K digital production and [...]

Michael Daut, Michael Daut Productions, Santa Clarita, CA, USA Production Category Biography Michael Daut is an award-winning immersive-media writer, producer, and director based in Los Angeles. He brings extensive experience across giant-screen cinema, 4D attractions, digital fulldome production, and experiential entertainment. Before establishing his own production company, Michael worked at Mousetrappe, an experience design and production studio. During more than 20 years at Evans & Sutherland, he played an instrumental role in developing a substantial library of digital fulldome shows and helped create the [...]