Shot on Steadi-cam, Stage Fright! is filmed from an actor's point of view as he nervously winds his way backstage through a crowd of fellow performers at a talent show. The film consists of a continuous shot that cuts only once as the character steps out onto the stage. Length: 2:00
Scenic feature shot in Utah, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. Length: 22:00
Stormchasers is a tale of scientific discovery and natural wonder that takes audiences on a journey around the planet to encounter the origins of the earth’s weather patterns, to experience our most extreme storms--monsoons, hurricanes, and tornadoes--and to witness scientists who study and predict weather events. Using a combination of conventional IMAX documentary filmmaking methods, computer animation, and unique photography, the film depicts the intricate relationship between the drama of nature and our efforts to pursue the systematic understanding of the natural world. Length: 38:00 [...]
A Japanese story of a boy's dreams of flying. Length: 40:00
Commissioned by the Dutch government for the sixth UN World Conference on Climate Change in the Hague in November 2000, this film offers a look at our rapidly changing environment. It was shot in Peru, the USA, Scotland, the republic of Mali, and the Netherlands. Length: 16:00
Super Speedway delves into the death-defying world of Indy car racing and weaves together the stories of some of the masters of the high-speed track. The film puts audiences into world championship auto racing at mind-bending speeds in excess of 230 miles per hour. Set against the drama of the track are two story lines that follow the remarkable craft of creating Indy cars: the restoration of a 1964 roadster and the building of Michael Andretti's state-of-the-art Indy car at the Lola car plant in [...]
Standing almost alone in the great Southern Ocean, South Georgia is a majestic, barren, and remote land. Yet in the spring and summer months, this small island plays host to some of the largest concentrations of animals anywhere on Earth. Survival Island is a story of these vast animal cities--penguins, albatrosses, fur seals, and elephant seals--and of the order that lies beneath their seeming chaos. Length: 35:00
Switzerland shows images and some unique scenes from the country of mountains, cows, watches, and chocolate in the heart of Europe.
Combining live action, documentary film footage, and 18th and 19th century drawings with the latest visual technology and computer generated images, Sydney: Story of a City captures the history behind Australia’s most dynamic city.&#
Symphony Philadelphia takes you on a whirlwind tour of the city with the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra. Spectacular images and beautiful music combine to celebrate the culture and icons of one of America's most historic cities Length: 7:00