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In July, 2024, award-winning Tasmanian filmmaker and inventor Pawel Achtel, ACS, achieved a remarkable milestone in wildlife cinematography, capturing the most extraordinary motion picture of whales ever seen. Employing his innovative 9x7 digital cinema camera and custom-designed Vanquish underwater housings, both of which have earned top international accolades, Achtel has produced footage of unprecedented quality. Utilizing modified Nikonos submersible lenses—similar to those he used in James Cameron’s blockbuster Avatar: The Way of Water—Achtel achieved an astonishing 18.7K resolution displayed on screen. Such sharpness is [...]

The Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA) is delighted to announce that Mary Jane Dodge has been named the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award for her extraordinary contributions to the giant screen industry. This prestigious award honors individuals nominated by GSCA members and selected by the GSCA Executive Committee for their contributions of lasting impact, which advance the giant screen industry, enhance the immersive cinema experience, promote lifelong learning, and inspire audiences and industry professionals alike. The award will be presented during the GSCA Achievement Awards on Tuesday, September 24, at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX Theater as part of the annual GSCA International Conference.