GSCA 2016 Conference Program

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Brian Kakuk, join a team of scientific cavers in Minnesota led by Dr. Gina Moseley, and visit the gleaming clean room of cave climatologist Dr. Larry Edwards where samples are analyzed. Ancient Caves brings science and adventure together as two cave climatologists attempt to solve the ice age riddle. Ancient Caves is the first giant screen film in perhaps 30 years that is being shot exclusively for the OMNIMAX dome format. Caves offer the perfect environment for the immersive nature of the dome theater!

ASTEROID IMPACT Presented in 2D RELEASE: 2018 FORMATS: 2D and 3D, 15/70, IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, Dome-customized 15/70 LENGTH: 40:00 PRODUCER/DISTRIBUTOR: IMAX Corporation CONTACT: Gina Glen, gglen@imax.com Asteroid Impact will reveal the origins of asteroids and the effects of previous Earth impacts. Delve into the threat these celestial masses pose to our planet today, and examine how we monitor their trajectory in order to stay out of their deadly path. Through a tour of the solar system and a close look at the “city-buster” asteroid, Apophis, this new IMAX documentary will tell you everything about the massive space rocks that shape our universe through amazing and devastating collisions.

BEST NFB ANIMATED SHORTS Presented in 2D RELEASE: Fall 2016 FORMATS: 2D, DCP 4K LENGTH: 25:00 PRODUCER/DISTRIBUTOR: National Film Board of Canada CONTACT: Mia Desroches, m.desroches@nfb.ca Compilation of the National Film Board’s best animated shorts. For all ages. If I Was God: In this short animated film, a Grade 7 boy’s mind starts to wander while dissecting a frog in Biology class. Wildlife: This Oscar®-nominated animated short tells

the story of a dapper young remittance man who is sent from England to Alberta to attempt ranching in 1909. Bonifacio in the Summertime: Acolourful tale that continues the adventures of Princess Molly and her three best friends. Sunday: This Oscar®-nominated animated short is a magical tale about life as seen through the eyes of a child. The Necktie: A mixture of puppet and hand-drawn animation, tells the story of Valentin and his quest to find meaning in his life. Carface: A Chevrolet Bel Air 1957 offers an ironic take on the iconic American ballad “Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be.)” Madame Tutli-Putli: This Oscar®-nominated stop-motion animated film takes viewers on an exhilarating existential journey into the fully imagined, tactile world of Madame Tutli-Putli. With a reputation for breaking new ground in both the form and content of animated films, documentaries, multiplatform digital projects, and more recently, fulldome films and virtual reality, the NFB brings a selection of their best animated films to the big screen for the first time.

CUBA Presented in 2D RELEASE: Summer 2017 FORMATS: 2D and 3D, 15/70, DCI-compliant Digital, IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, Domecustomized 15/70 LENGTH: 40:00 and 20:00 PRODUCER: Golden Gate 3D in Association with BBC Earth and Giant Screen Films DISTRIBUTOR: Giant Screen Films CONTACT: Tom Rooney, trooney@gsfilms.com Cuba tells the powerful story of a land preserved in time yet poised today on the cusp of dramatic change. The island nation’s vibrant culture, meticulously maintained colonial architecture, and pristine ecosystems all provide a vivid window into the past. Cuba will transport audiences across breathtaking island 25


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