The Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2016 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in giant screen filmmaking, marketing, and lifelong learning. The awards were announced last night at the GSCA 2016 International Conference and Trade Show in Toronto during a ceremony at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. IMAX Corporation, sponsor of the opening reception, presented the IMAX Maximum Image Awards during the ceremony as well.
The following awards were presented by GSCA:
Outstanding Achievement Award
Graeme Ferguson
Best Film-Short Subject
National Parks Adventure
Produced by MacGillivray Freeman Films and directed by Greg MacGillivray
Best Film-Feature Length
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: An IMAX 3D Experience
IMAX Corporation, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Lucasfilm Ltd. and Bad Robot Productions
Best Film for Lifelong Learning
A Beautiful Planet
Produced by IMAX Corporation and Toni Myers, directed by Toni Myers
Best Cinematography
National Parks Adventure, MacGillivray Freeman Films
Cinematography by Brad Ohlund, Greg MacGillivray, Doug Lavender, Michael Brown, Shaun MacGillivray, Robert Walker, Jason Sturgis, and Nick Savander
Best Sound Design
National Parks Adventure, MacGillivray Freeman Films
Sound Design by Andrew DeCristofaro, MPSE; Ken Teaney, CAS; Marshall Garlington; and Michael Payne, MPSE
Best Original Score
National Parks Adventure, MacGillivray Freeman Films
Composer Steve Wood
Best Visual Effects
Space Next, Afterglow Studios
Best Theater Marketing Campaign
Hollywood Megaplex PlusCity, Austria
Best Marketing Campaign by a Distributor
MacGillivray Freeman Films, National Parks Adventure
Best Film Launch by a Theater (tie)
Cincinnati Museum Center, National Parks Adventure
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater, National Parks Adventure
Big Idea
Given for the most original and effective idea of a single marketing campaign.
Montreal Science Centre IMAX Telus Theatre, Living in the Age of Airplanes
Big Shoe
Selected by GSCA staff to recognize exemplary volunteers.
Cherie Rivers, James Neihouse, and IMAX Post/DKP Inc.
IMAX Corporation also presented the following Maximum Image Awards at the GSCA Achievement Awards ceremony.
Hall of Fame
Honors a giant screen film that is at least 10 years old
North of Superior
Best IMAX Booth
IMAX Melbourne, Melbourne Museum
Odeon Wimbledon & IMAX
Chief Quality Officer Awards of Distinction
- Bela Webster, Sheffield, England
- Mahmood Arjomand, Dubai and Los Angeles, CA area
- Thanapat Sangwattanarat, Hat Yai, Thailand
The GSCA International Conference and Trade Show is the largest gathering of educational giant screen and immersive cinema professionals. The 2016 event is being held on October 4-7 at the Cineplex Scotiabank IMAX Theatre and Ontario Science Centre, and features new films, films in production, projects in development, professional development sessions, a technical session, trade show, and the GSCA Achievement Awards, which honor excellence in giant screen filmmaking, marketing, and education. Conference details are available at http://www.giantscreencinema.com.
About GSCA
The Giant Screen Cinema Association's mission is to facilitate communication, information sharing, and the development of best practices to support the production and exhibition of original, high-quality, educational and entertaining giant screen cinema experiences. GSCA's membership includes more than 260 organizations in nearly 30 countries. Member organizations include giant screen filmmakers, distributors, theaters, suppliers, manufacturers, and students from around the world. Visit http://www.giantscreencinema.com for further information. Connect with GSCA on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/giantscreencinema) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/gsca).
Questions about the GSCA or the conference should be directed to GSCA's Tammy Seldon via email.
Doe-Anderson Hires Marianne Newton as New VP, Director of Integrated Production
Full service ad agency Doe-Anderson has hired Marianne Newton as Vice President, Director of Integrated Production. Newton previously worked at DDB, mcgarrybowen and GSD&M and has freelanced at agencies Highdive, McCann, FCB and Dentsu, among others.
Doe-Anderson President and Chief Creative Officer Leyla Touma Dailey, who first met Newton when they were both based in Chicago, commented, “Marianne has been an incredible asset on many of our projects, including our work for Maker’s Mark and the Georgia Aquarium. Having her officially join us full-time feels like she’s coming home. Her energy and expertise make her an amazing fit for our thriving culture at Doe-Anderson.”
Newton has a rich background as an integrated producer, having led teams through strategic brand campaigns across all platforms both nationally and internationally. Her extensive production experience has taken her as far and wide - from Australia and New Zealand to South Africa and South America. She has helped create award-winning work with recognition from Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show, Clio’s, Addy’s and Effie’s.
As to what attracted Newton to the opportunity, she added: “I'm thrilled to join Doe-Anderson – I was drawn to the momentum and energy of this independent agency, its people, the culture and the creative leadership of Leyla Touma Dailey."