clean MFF: On Location - Video Podcast Series: 2009

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk
Currently showing on MFF: On Location, as well as giant screen theaters and giant screen 3D theatres

Friday, May 29, 2009

MFF: On Location #12 Grand Canyon Adventure- Conserving the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon

Episode 27 of "MFF: On Location" brings a conclusion to the behind the scenes video podcast for "Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk." Watch the films' stars Wade Davis and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as they make a case for conserving The Grand Canyon and Colorado River. Director Greg MacGillivray discusses how the film presents these subjects with the beauty and awe that can only be experienced through both IMAX & IMAX 3D. Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk - now playing at an IMAX theater near you.

Starring Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kick Kennedy, Wade Davis, Tara Davis and Shana Watahomigie. Presented by Teva and proudly supported by Kohler. Music by Dave Matthews Band.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2009

MFF: On Location #11 Grand Canyon Adventure- Filming Grand Canyon From the Air

Episode 11 of "MFF: On Location" for "Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk" features the amazing IMAX aerial photography shot for the film. Utilizing the revolutionary SpaceCam camera rig, director Greg MacGillivray was able to capture some of the smoothest aerial shots of The Grand Canyon and Las Vegas at night. Watch as SpaceCam is explained and the logistics are put to the test in Episode 11 of MFF: On Location: Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk.


Starring Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kick Kennedy, Wade Davis, Tara Davis and Shana Watahomigie. Presented by Teva and proudly supported by Kohler. Music by Dave Matthews Band.


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Friday, April 3, 2009

MFF: On Location #10 Grand Canyon Adventure- Filming White Water Rapids with an IMAX Camera

Episode 10 of "MFF: On Location" for "Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk" goes behind-the-scenes of filming the unpredictable white water rapids of the Colorado River. Wade Davis, a white water river guide himself, had always wanted to run one of the most dangerous rapids in The Grand Canyon: Lava Falls. His dream was complicated when director Greg MacGillivray decided to mount a heavy IMAX camera to his raft in order to capture the rapids from a unique angle. Watch as Wade struggles with the intense rapids and feel like you're right there on the river with our film crew.

Starring Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kick Kennedy, Wade Davis, Tara Davis and Shana Watahomigie. Presented by Teva and proudly supported by Kohler. Music by Dave Matthews Band.

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MFF: On Location #9 Grand Canyon Adventure- Difficulties of Using an IMAX Camera

Episode 9 of "MFF: On Location" for "Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk" delves deeper into how difficult it was to shoot with an IMAX camera for the film. Director of Photography Brad Ohlund had to manage the expensive IMAX 3D camera in one of the most difficult shooting environments on earth: The Grand Canyon. Brad and the crew were responsible for the 3D camera, which weighed over 100 lbs., and all of the equipment throughout the expedition down the treacherous Colorado River.


Starring Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kick Kennedy, Wade Davis, Tara Davis and Shana Watahomigie. Presented by Teva and proudly supported by Kohler. Music by Dave Matthews Band.

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Thursday, February 12, 2009

MFF: On Location #8 Grand Canyon Adventure- Shana and Cree

Episode 8 of "MFF: On Location" for "Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk" looks at two of the main characters from the film: Shana Watahomigie and her daughter, Cree. Both members of the Havasupai tribe, which has roots in the Grand Canyon dating back hundreds of years, Shana and Cree offer a time-honored perspective of The Grand Canyon. As the first Colorado River guide from her tribe Shana also helped to navigate on the expedition down The Colorado River that is depicted in the film.


Starring Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kick Kennedy, Wade Davis, Tara Davis and Shana Watahomigie. Presented by Teva and proudly supported by Kohler. Music by Dave Matthews Band.

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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

MFF: On Location #7 Grand Canyon Adventure- Creating 3D Bubbles

Episode 7 of "MFF: On Location" for "Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk" examines the making of the exhilarating opening sequence to the film. Utilizing the latest in computer generated imagery, MacGillivray Freeman Films produced an awe-inspiring introduction that features 3D bubbles floating out into the audience. Look behind the scenes to see how these amazing effects were created and how the team tackled some of the obstacles that came with designing such a technologically advanced sequence.

Starring Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kick Kennedy, Wade Davis, Tara Davis and Shana Watahomigie. Presented by Teva and proudly supported by Kohler. Music by Dave Matthews Band.

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Thursday, January 22, 2009

MFF: On Location #6 - Grand Canyon Adventure - Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Episode 6 of "MFF: On Location" for "Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk" looks at two of the main characters from the film: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and his daughter, Kick Kennedy. In the footsteps of his father, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has devoted his life to water conservation through founding the Waterkeeper Alliance. In Grand Canyon Adventure, Bobby offers a unique perspective on the water crisis as he traveled down the Colorado River 40 years ago with his father--giving him the ability to easily compare and contrast the river from yesterday to today. His daughter, Kick, accompanies him on the journey, making it a special trip for the both of them as they savor the last few months together before she leaves home to travel off to college.


Starring Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kick Kennedy, Wade Davis, Tara Davis and Shana Watahomigie. Presented by Teva and proudly supported by Kohler. Music by Dave Matthews Band.

Click here to download the High-resolution Quicktime version (640x480)