clean MFF: On Location - Video Podcast Series

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

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

More episodes coming soon!

Stay tuned for more MFF: On Location!

Next, we'll be featuring a behind the scenes look at "The Alps". From MacGillivray Freeman Films, producers of the blockbuster hit "Everest", comes the giant screen story of "THE ALPS": its breathtaking beauty, harmonious culture, perilous avalanches and irresistible allure to a mountaineer on a personal journey to make peace with the mountain that killed his father.

For more about "The Alps" or to find a theater near you, please visit http://www.alpsfilm.com

MFF: On Location #7 Hurricane on the Bayou- Recovering From Hurricane Katrina

Episode 7 of MFF: On Location looks at the efforts of the victims of Hurricane Katrina to rebuild and revitalize their communities.

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Tuesday, May 1, 2007

MFF: On Location #6 Hurricane on the Bayou - The Music of Amanda Shaw

Episode 6 of "MFF On Location" highlights New Orleans-based cajun musician, Amanda Shaw. Amanda has been a fiddling virtuoso since age seven, when she became the youngest person ever to play with the Baton Rouge Symphony as a soloist. Making the transition from Classical to Cajun, Amanda soon brought her own innovative crossover sound to the fore, gaining international fans. She and her band, The Cute Guys, have received raves on the festival circuit, Rollingstone.com called her “a fiddling wizard” and she recently opened for Cher at the VH1 Divas/Cher Farewell Tour. In January, Amanda was able to return to her heavily damaged school in New Orleans and will soon begin recording her first major album.

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Tuesday, March 27, 2007

MFF: On Location #5 Hurricane on the Bayou - The Music of Tab Benoit

Episode 5 of "MFF On Location" features the musical talents of blues musician, Tab Benoit. Tab has made wetlands conservation an integral part of his successful music career, which led to his appearance in "Hurricane on the Bayou". Watch the collaboration between composer Steve Wood and Tab to create the music for the film.

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Wednesday, February 21, 2007

MFF: On Location #4 Hurricane on the Bayou - The Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

Episode 4 of "MFF On Location" features the crew of "Hurricane on the Bayou" returning to New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. They were able to document the terrible destruction in the city, as well as aid the rescue effort however they could.

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Wednesday, February 14, 2007

MFF: On Location #3 Hurricane on the Bayou- The Music of New Orleans

Episode 3 of "MFF: On Location" deals with the importance of the music in the film, "Hurricane on the Bayou", and the characters that bring that music to life. We also discover how the filmmakers got the devastating footage of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

This video podcast series, "MFF: On Location" takes an inside look at the creation of the large format film "Hurricane on the Bayou". Watch for more episodes coming soon.

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Friday, February 9, 2007

MFF: On Location #2 Hurricane on the Bayou - Vanishing Wetlands


Episode 2 looks at the vanishing wetlands of New Orleans and the genesis of this IMAX® film.

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To find a theater showing "Hurricane on the Bayou", please visit
http://www.hurricaneonthebayou.com

This video podcast series takes an inside look at the creation of the large format film "Hurricane on the Bayou". Watch for more episodes coming soon.

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

MFF: On Location #1 Hurricane on the Bayou- Making "Hurricane on the Bayou"

Our debut episode, "Making 'Hurricane On The Bayou'" gives an overview of the making of the latest IMAX documentary from MacGillivray Freeman Films.

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Experience the Power of Katrina and the Reality Of A “Hurricane on the Bayou” In This Emotional and Music-Driven IMAX® Theatre Ode To The Vital Swamps, Survival Stories and Undying Spirit of New Orleans. A New IMAX® Theatre Film from the Producers of “Everest,” Shot In the Midst of Katrina, Makes a Musical Journey With Four Musicians As They Sound The Call To Restore The Vital Wetlands of Louisiana and Give New Orleans Hope for the Future.

Narrated By Meryl Streep

Hurricane on the Bayou is produced and distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films, executive produced by Audubon Nature Institute with major funding from the State of Louisiana, and presented by The Weather Channel.

Welcome to MFF: On Location!

This video podcast series takes an inside look at the creation of the large format documentaries by MacGillivray Freeman Films. Watch for more episodes coming soon.