High Quality Original Films
In addition to its distribution activities, GSF actively produces original content for the large format medium. To this end, GSF actively develops large format productions on an ongoing basis. GSF's films have met with both critical acclaim and box office success.
Productions
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs
Journey to the royal tombs of Egypt and explore the history of ancient Egyptian society as told through the mummies of the past. The film follows explorers and scientists as they piece together the archeological and genetic clues of Egyptian mummies, and provides audiences with a window into the fascinating and mysterious world of the pharaohs. To unwrap the secrets of the pharaohs is to perhaps glimpse the future of our own civilization.
Dinosaurs Alive
See the earliest creatures of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous in a 'life-sized' IMAX® presentation. Join renowned paleontologists as they discover new fossils and uncover evidence that dinosaur descendants are still among us. Realistic and scientifically-accurate computer generated animation brings dinosaurs back to life... in a big way!
Wild Ocean
Each year a feeding frenzy of sharks, dolphins, whales and other big game fish takes place in the oceans of South Africa, as billions of sardines migrate up the Kwazulu-Natal Coast. Wild Ocean will delve audiences into this underwater struggle for survival and reveal the economic and cultural impact it has on the local people.
Pulse: a STOMP Odyssey
Pulse: a STOMP Odyssey explores the sights and sounds of continents and cultures, guided by the internationally acclaimed performers of the stage show STOMP. The film has been lauded as a truly outstanding film by both film critics and industry professionals. Pulse was awarded the Grand Prize and the Public Choice Award at the La Geode Film Festival in Paris in 2003, the first time a film has won both awards. The film was also awarded the Best Sound Award at the 2003 GSTA and Best Film at the 2004 GSTA conference. It has played in over 80 large-format theaters to date, grossing approximately $15 million in box office, and continues its run at large-format theaters around the world.
Michael Jordan to the Max
Michael Jordan to the Max is a larger-than-life portrait of a larger-than-life figure. The film is a biographical portrait of Michael Jordan, the legendary Chicago Bulls basketball star who was named Athlete of the Century by ESPN. Film critics and large-format theaters have universally praised Michael Jordan to the Max for its inspirational and motivational messages. The film has played in over 125 large-format theaters worldwide and has grossed over $25 million in box office.
Future Productions
GSF is currently developing a number of promising large-format titles. GSF also welcomes opportunities to partner with other third-party producers in the development of high-quality large-format films.
