**The filmmaker of the surfing documentary Five Summer Stories and
pioneer of the IMAX format tells stories from his adventurous life and
groundbreaking career in Hollywood and beyond.
**
Greg MacGillivray is a man with stories.
Stories of being a surfer kid in California, and making his first movie
at the age of 13; of his early days as a filmmaker, creating iconic
surfing documentaries such as the cult classic 5 Summer Stories, with
his partner in crime, Jim Freeman; of his years in Hollywood, working in
Hollywood with such legends such as Stanley Kubrick (on The Shining, no
less); and of his work pioneering the 70mm IMAX film format, creating
some of the most spectacular, groundbreaking cinematography celebrating
the natural world. There are stories of almost dying in New Guinea,
flying into eyes of hurricanes, the perils of shooting in the USSR, and
how filming Mount Everest changed his life.
Greg MacGillivray has led a life like no other, - and for the first
time, he's telling his story. In this fascinating memoir, Greg
chronicles his personal journey as an artist, a self-made filmmaker, a
father, and an entrepreneur at the head of the most successful
documentary production company in history. It is also a story about
MacGillivray's deep commitment to family, to ocean conservation, and to
raising awareness about the importance of protecting our natural
heritage for generations to come. Contributions by legendary surfers
Gerry Lopez and Bill Hamilton, and filmmakers such as Stephen Judson and
Brad Ohlund, plus 40 QR codes to extraordinary film clips, add give even
more depth and perspective to this amazing journey.
Greg's compelling stories of adventure, surfing, love, loss,
inspiration, conservation, and filmmaking give you a front seat to an
extraordinary life - and, just like his IMAX movies, makes you feel as
if you are there.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS: Includes 40 QR codes linked to rare, incredible
videos that bring Greg MacGillvray's stories to life.
BEHIND-THE-SCENES SECRETS: Learn the history of the IMAX film
format, and how filmmakers achieve an immersive and awe-inspiring visual
experience.
FROM SURFER TO MOVIE LEGEND: Follow the journey of a man who went
from a teenage surfer to the most successful documentary filmmaker in
history with hundreds of amazing escapades and achievements in between.
