"Over the years, I've been to at least 100 notable film festivals, but I never had as warm a feeling for the operation, the guests, or the film selection as I have with the past two years of the Coast Film Festival. Its concentration on radical and sane activities in nature makes my heart sing." - Greg MacGillivray.
Greg MacGillivray: A True Laguna Legend
"Over the years, I've been to at least 100 notable film festivals, but I never had as warm a feeling for the operation, the guests, or the film selection as I have with the past two years of the Coast Film Festival. Its concentration on radical and sane activities in nature makes my heart sing." - Greg MacGillivray.
50 Years In The Making
Starting his 50-year career in filmmaking at only 13 years old, MacGillivray now has over 60 films to his name, including 45 in IMAX. In 1964, he completed his first film, A Cool Wave of Color, at 14 years old.
"Small wave surfing in glassy waves was the prettiest thing on the planet. That was conveyed through the film. Anyone who felt the same way I felt, loved it."
MacGillivray partnered with Jim Freeman in 1966 and created MacGillivray Freeman Films - the world's leading producer and distributor of giant-screen films.
In 1976, he completed his first IMAX film, IFly. MacGillivray has now become the first documentary filmmaker to reach the one billion dollar benchmark in worldwide ticket sales.
In 2002, the Giant Screen Theater Association honored MacGillivray as one of the top five most important contributors to the film industry. That same year he received the Bradford Washburn Award, which is the highest contribution from the Museum of Science in Boston for his work in the science education industry.
MacGillivray was just named the 2022 Historian of the Year Award at the Historic Hotels of America.
Besides his work in the film industry, MacGillivray has become a renowned ocean conservationist. He and his wife Barbara created One World One Ocean Foundation, where they educate, inspire and invoke action with produced oceanic films.
The MacGillivray family has been on many global filming adventures, and Greg's highest honor is being able to share all those experiences with his family.
MacGillivray Freeman Films
"Just making great movies isn't enough. We strive to make the world a better place, one story at a time." - MacGillivray Freeman Films.
The MacGillivray Freeman Film company has been making IMAX documentary films since the 1970s. Their purpose is to bring more awareness to rare, unseen, and extraordinary places - such as the arctic, the depths of the ocean, the Nile, and Mount Everest. Covering places from the ice caves in Greenland to the coral reefs of the South Pacific. His passion for nature has been expressed through his cinematography for decades.
"We've worked with countries, kings, superstars, and iconic brands, filmed in every corner of the globe, and touched billions of lives." - MacGillivray Freeman Films.
His family has become a major attribute to the film company–his wife Barabara is the Director of Research, their daughter Meghan is the Production Manager, and their son Shaun is President and Producer.
They have been nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Documentary Short Subject - first in 1995 for The Living Sea and then in 2000 for Dolphins. Those films were produced in partnership with MacGillivray's Foundation One World One Ocean, along with four others. Reaching six out of the top ten highest-grossing IMAX films of all time.
The film company has created five out of the ten top highest-grossing IMAX films, reaching over 150,000,000 people and having their films shown in over 360 theaters worldwide. Along with high film achievements, the MacGillivray Freeman Films created the MacGillivray Freeman Film Education Foundation.
MacGillivray Freeman Film Education Foundation
The MacGillivray Freeman Film Education Foundation was created in 2004 to educate those of all ages in expanding their knowledge and learning of the concepts documented in their films. This non-profit helps fund exhibits for the younger generation, teacher guides in education, photography books, and educational resources. This focus on specific specialties inspires interest in science, the environment, and various cultures around the world.
The foundation has created and executed a student-screening program that has enabled more than 20,000 underserved students to heighten their experience and opportunities with the oceanic world through their films. The program also includes a Scientist Speaker program that brings kids face to face with scientists, giving large sums of education right from the source.
The One World One Ocean Foundation is another great organization that educates all generations and inspires more action.
One World, One Ocean
MacGillivray and his wife Barbara founded the One World One Ocean Foundation, which has grown into a family-run non-profit. The foundation was built on the idea of helping the ocean get back to a healthy and stable environment. MacGillivray grew up near Laguna Beach and learned how to surf in the local waters. His passion for the ocean and its sea life propelled his talent for filmmaking and his love for helping the community. Greg and Barbara have seen the negative change and growing depletion of natural resources over the decades - their way to help is through this foundation.
Their main three decrees are awareness, inspiration, and action. Bringing awareness to the ocean's depletion, inspiring viewers on how the ocean should be in a healthy climate, and sparking global action to protect the seas.
Their initiatives or means of focus are the humpback whales, sharks, sea turtles, the vast land of the arctic, and the breakdown of plastic. They have partnered with MacGillivray Freeman Films to create oceanic educational documentaries - Humpback Whales, Journey to the South Pacific, and To the Arctic.
The foundation also has a blog that consists of oceanic and educational posts. It's designed to carry a whole spectrum of information that is made to educate, bring awareness and have people comprehend the magnitude of some issues. Posts ranging from a species of turtles in Indonesia to the complete breakdown of plastic and how it affects the environment. Education will also help people to understand other species and how they're important to biodiversity in the ocean.
The Coast Film & Music Festival
"What is most hopeful and encouraging is the way the festival attracts families, fathers, and mothers with their young kids, each exploring nature's beauty and opportunities." - Greg MacGillivray.
The Coast Film & Music Festival was created back in 2019 to showcase adventure and nonfiction films and stories from the mountains to the open seas. The beautiful legacy of Laguna Beach has become the heart of all artistic innovation and creativity - from music to film to visual and performing arts.
Their mission is to pursue and recognize talented filmmakers, such as MacGillivray, in showcasing their important stories to inspire positive change through the power of storytelling.
"Linked to the outdoor expression of art, in November at the Laguna Art Museum's art & nature display, the film festival makes November now my favorite time of the year. It's one of the five best film festivals in the world." - Greg MacGillivray.
Key Takeaways
- The creation of educational oceanic documentary films has been brought to the eyes globally in an effort to bring awareness to the earth and its resources.
- The MacGillivray Freeman Film Foundation has helped bring knowledge to the growing environmental issues and increases education to all generations in hopes of inspiring those enough to develop a voice.
- Outreaches such as the One World One Ocean provides a variety of programs and involvement opportunities for those wanting to make a change. Their website has outreach links on how to get involved at home and with partnering organizations.
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"Over the years, I've been to at least 100 notable film festivals, but I never had as warm a feeling for the operation, the guests, or the film selection as I have with the past two years of the Coast Film Festival. Its concentration on radical and sane activities in nature makes my heart sing." - Greg MacGillivray.
50 Years In The Making
Starting his 50-year career in filmmaking at only 13 years old, MacGillivray now has over 60 films to his name, including 45 in IMAX. In 1964, he completed his first film, A Cool Wave of Color, at 14 years old.
"Small wave surfing in glassy waves was the prettiest thing on the planet. That was conveyed through the film. Anyone who felt the same way I felt, loved it."
MacGillivray partnered with Jim Freeman in 1966 and created MacGillivray Freeman Films - the world's leading producer and distributor of giant-screen films.
In 1976, he completed his first IMAX film, IFly. MacGillivray has now become the first documentary filmmaker to reach the one billion dollar benchmark in worldwide ticket sales.
In 2002, the Giant Screen Theater Association honored MacGillivray as one of the top five most important contributors to the film industry. That same year he received the Bradford Washburn Award, which is the highest contribution from the Museum of Science in Boston for his work in the science education industry.
MacGillivray was just named the 2022 Historian of the Year Award at the Historic Hotels of America.
Besides his work in the film industry, MacGillivray has become a renowned ocean conservationist. He and his wife Barbara created One World One Ocean Foundation, where they educate, inspire and invoke action with produced oceanic films.
The MacGillivray family has been on many global filming adventures, and Greg's highest honor is being able to share all those experiences with his family.
MacGillivray Freeman Films
"Just making great movies isn't enough. We strive to make the world a better place, one story at a time." - MacGillivray Freeman Films.
The MacGillivray Freeman Film company has been making IMAX documentary films since the 1970s. Their purpose is to bring more awareness to rare, unseen, and extraordinary places - such as the arctic, the depths of the ocean, the Nile, and Mount Everest. Covering places from the ice caves in Greenland to the coral reefs of the South Pacific. His passion for nature has been expressed through his cinematography for decades.
"We've worked with countries, kings, superstars, and iconic brands, filmed in every corner of the globe, and touched billions of lives." - MacGillivray Freeman Films.
His family has become a major attribute to the film company–his wife Barabara is the Director of Research, their daughter Meghan is the Production Manager, and their son Shaun is President and Producer.
They have been nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Documentary Short Subject - first in 1995 for The Living Sea and then in 2000 for Dolphins. Those films were produced in partnership with MacGillivray's Foundation One World One Ocean, along with four others. Reaching six out of the top ten highest-grossing IMAX films of all time.
The film company has created five out of the ten top highest-grossing IMAX films, reaching over 150,000,000 people and having their films shown in over 360 theaters worldwide. Along with high film achievements, the MacGillivray Freeman Films created the MacGillivray Freeman Film Education Foundation.
MacGillivray Freeman Film Education Foundation
The MacGillivray Freeman Film Education Foundation was created in 2004 to educate those of all ages in expanding their knowledge and learning of the concepts documented in their films. This non-profit helps fund exhibits for the younger generation, teacher guides in education, photography books, and educational resources. This focus on specific specialties inspires interest in science, the environment, and various cultures around the world.
The foundation has created and executed a student-screening program that has enabled more than 20,000 underserved students to heighten their experience and opportunities with the oceanic world through their films. The program also includes a Scientist Speaker program that brings kids face to face with scientists, giving large sums of education right from the source.
The One World One Ocean Foundation is another great organization that educates all generations and inspires more action.
One World, One Ocean
MacGillivray and his wife Barbara founded the One World One Ocean Foundation, which has grown into a family-run non-profit. The foundation was built on the idea of helping the ocean get back to a healthy and stable environment. MacGillivray grew up near Laguna Beach and learned how to surf in the local waters. His passion for the ocean and its sea life propelled his talent for filmmaking and his love for helping the community. Greg and Barbara have seen the negative change and growing depletion of natural resources over the decades - their way to help is through this foundation.
Their main three decrees are awareness, inspiration, and action. Bringing awareness to the ocean's depletion, inspiring viewers on how the ocean should be in a healthy climate, and sparking global action to protect the seas.
Their initiatives or means of focus are the humpback whales, sharks, sea turtles, the vast land of the arctic, and the breakdown of plastic. They have partnered with MacGillivray Freeman Films to create oceanic educational documentaries - Humpback Whales, Journey to the South Pacific, and To the Arctic.
The foundation also has a blog that consists of oceanic and educational posts. It's designed to carry a whole spectrum of information that is made to educate, bring awareness and have people comprehend the magnitude of some issues. Posts ranging from a species of turtles in Indonesia to the complete breakdown of plastic and how it affects the environment. Education will also help people to understand other species and how they're important to biodiversity in the ocean.
The Coast Film & Music Festival
"What is most hopeful and encouraging is the way the festival attracts families, fathers, and mothers with their young kids, each exploring nature's beauty and opportunities." - Greg MacGillivray.
The Coast Film & Music Festival was created back in 2019 to showcase adventure and nonfiction films and stories from the mountains to the open seas. The beautiful legacy of Laguna Beach has become the heart of all artistic innovation and creativity - from music to film to visual and performing arts.
Their mission is to pursue and recognize talented filmmakers, such as MacGillivray, in showcasing their important stories to inspire positive change through the power of storytelling.
"Linked to the outdoor expression of art, in November at the Laguna Art Museum's art & nature display, the film festival makes November now my favorite time of the year. It's one of the five best film festivals in the world." - Greg MacGillivray.
Key Takeaways
- The creation of educational oceanic documentary films has been brought to the eyes globally in an effort to bring awareness to the earth and its resources.
- The MacGillivray Freeman Film Foundation has helped bring knowledge to the growing environmental issues and increases education to all generations in hopes of inspiring those enough to develop a voice.
- Outreaches such as the One World One Ocean provides a variety of programs and involvement opportunities for those wanting to make a change. Their website has outreach links on how to get involved at home and with partnering organizations.
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