Greg MacGillivray

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Greg MacGillivray

Directing 81 January 1, 1945

San Diego, California, United States

Greg MacGillivray is an American film director and producer renowned for his contributions to the IMAX film format. He began making films at the age of 13 and, in 1966, co-founded…

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The Shining

The Shining

8.2 1980 Movie
Everest

Everest

6.7 1998 Movie
Sky Riders

Sky Riders

6.2 1976 Movie
To the Arctic 3D

To the Arctic 3D

6.5 2012 Movie
National Parks Adventure

National Parks Adventure

6.9 2016 Movie
Humpback Whales

Humpback Whales

7.1 2015 Movie
Dream Big: Engineering Our World

Dream Big: Engineering Our World

6.0 2017 Movie
The Living Sea

The Living Sea

7.1 1995 Movie
Journey into Amazing Caves

Journey into Amazing Caves

6.5 2001 Movie
Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk

5.5 2008 Movie
Dolphins

Dolphins

6.1 2000 Movie
We, the Marines

We, the Marines

5.4 2017 Movie

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Greg MacGillivray is an American film director and producer renowned for his contributions to the IMAX film format. He began making films at the age of 13 and, in 1966, co-founded MacGillivray Freeman Films with Jim Freeman. The company has produced over 60 films, including more than 40 IMAX productions. Notable works include To Fly! (1976), Everest (1998), and National Parks Adventure (2016).

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    Ohio: Wild at Heart

    Movie Co-Director

  2. 2024
    Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels

    Movie Director

  3. 2024
    Cities of the Future

    Movie Director

  4. 2022
    Ireland

    Movie Director

  5. 2020
    Into Nature's Wild

    Movie Director

  6. 2018
    America's Musical Journey

    Movie Camera Operator

  7. 2017
    We, the Marines

    Movie Director

  8. 2017
    Dream Big: Engineering Our World

    Movie Director

  9. 2016
    IMAX: Extreme Adventure Collection

    TV show Producer

  10. 2016
    National Parks Adventure

    Movie Director

  11. 2015
    Humpback Whales

    Movie Director

  12. 2013
    Journey to the South Pacific

    Movie Director

  13. 2012
    To the Arctic 3D

    Movie Director

  14. 2010
    Hollywood Don't Surf!

    Movie Director

  15. 2010
    Arabia 3D

    Movie Producer

  16. 2008
    Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk

    Movie Director

More credits
  1. 2007
    The Alps - Climb of Your Life

    Movie Producer

  2. 2007
    The Making of The Alps

    Movie Self

  3. 2006
    Hurricane on the Bayou

    Movie Director

  4. 2006
    Greece: Secrets of the Past

    Movie Director

  5. 2005
    Mystery of the Nile

    Movie Producer

  6. 2003
    Coral Reef Adventure

    Movie Director

  7. 2001
    Journey into Amazing Caves

    Movie Producer

  8. 2000
    Adventures in Wild California

    Movie Producer

  9. 2000
    Dolphins

    Movie Director

  10. 1998
    Everest

    Movie Director

  11. 1998
    The Making of Everest

    Movie Self

  12. 1996
    The Magic of Flight

    Movie Director

  13. 1995
    Stormchasers

    Movie Director

  14. 1995
    The Living Sea

    Movie Director

  15. 1993
    The Discoverers

    Movie Director

  16. 1989
    To The Limit

    Movie Director

  17. 1987
    Time Concerto

    Movie Producer

  18. 1984
    Speed

    Movie Director

  19. 1980
    The Shining

    Movie Helicopter Camera

  20. 1976
    To Fly!

    Movie Director

  21. 1976
    Sky Riders

    Movie Director of Photography

  22. 1976
    The Magic Rolling Board

    Movie Director

  23. 1972
    Five Summer Stories

    Movie Director

  24. 1971
    The Sunshine Sea

    Movie Director