Greg MacGillivray

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January 1, 1945San 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 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).

Known for

The Shining

The Shining

1980

Everest

Everest

1998

Sky Riders

Sky Riders

1976

National Parks Adventure

National Parks Adventure

2016

To the Arctic 3D

To the Arctic 3D

2012

Dream Big: Engineering Our World

Dream Big: Engineering Our World

2017

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk

2008

The Living Sea

The Living Sea

1995

Humpback Whales

Humpback Whales

2015

We, the Marines

We, the Marines

2017

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Ohio: Wild at Heart

Ohio: Wild at Heart

2025

Co-Director

Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels

Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels

2024

Director

Cities of the Future

Cities of the Future

2024

Director

Ireland

Ireland

2022

Director

Into Nature's Wild

Into Nature's Wild

2020

Director

America's Musical Journey

America's Musical Journey

2018

Director

We, the Marines

We, the Marines

2017

Director

Dream Big: Engineering Our World

Dream Big: Engineering Our World

2017

Director

National Parks Adventure

National Parks Adventure

2016

Director

Humpback Whales

Humpback Whales

2015

Director

Journey to the South Pacific

Journey to the South Pacific

2013

Director

To the Arctic 3D

To the Arctic 3D

2012

Director

Hollywood Don't Surf!

Hollywood Don't Surf!

2010

Director

Arabia 3D

Arabia 3D

2010

Director

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk

2008

Director

Hurricane on the Bayou

Hurricane on the Bayou

2006

Director

Greece: Secrets of the Past

Greece: Secrets of the Past

2006

Director

Coral Reef Adventure

Coral Reef Adventure

2003

Director

Adventures in Wild California

Adventures in Wild California

2000

Director

Dolphins

Dolphins

2000

Director

Everest

Everest

1998

Director

The Making of Everest

The Making of Everest

1998

Director

The Magic of Flight

The Magic of Flight

1996

Director

Stormchasers

Stormchasers

1995

Director

The Living Sea

The Living Sea

1995

Director

The Discoverers

The Discoverers

1993

Director

To The Limit

To The Limit

1989

Director

Speed

Speed

1984

Director

To Fly!

To Fly!

1976

Director

The Magic Rolling Board

The Magic Rolling Board

1976

Director

Five Summer Stories

Five Summer Stories

1972

Director

The Sunshine Sea

The Sunshine Sea

1971

Director

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IMAX: Extreme Adventure Collection

IMAX: Extreme Adventure Collection

2016

Producer

To the Arctic 3D

To the Arctic 3D

2012

Producer

Arabia 3D

Arabia 3D

2010

Producer

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk

2008

Producer

The Alps - Climb of Your Life

The Alps - Climb of Your Life

2007

Producer

Greece: Secrets of the Past

Greece: Secrets of the Past

2006

Producer

Mystery of the Nile

Mystery of the Nile

2005

Producer

Coral Reef Adventure

Coral Reef Adventure

2003

Producer

Journey into Amazing Caves

Journey into Amazing Caves

2001

Producer

Adventures in Wild California

Adventures in Wild California

2000

Producer

Dolphins

Dolphins

2000

Producer

The Making of Everest

The Making of Everest

1998

Producer

The Magic of Flight

The Magic of Flight

1996

Producer

The Living Sea

The Living Sea

1995

Producer

Time Concerto

1987

Producer

Speed

Speed

1984

Producer

To Fly!

To Fly!

1976

Producer

Five Summer Stories

Five Summer Stories

1972

Producer

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America's Musical Journey

America's Musical Journey

2018

Camera Operator

Dolphins

Dolphins

2000

Director of Photography

The Magic of Flight

The Magic of Flight

1996

Director of Photography

The Living Sea

The Living Sea

1995

Director of Photography

Speed

Speed

1984

Director of Photography

The Shining

The Shining

1980

Helicopter Camera

Sky Riders

Sky Riders

1976

Director of Photography

Five Summer Stories

Five Summer Stories

1972

Director of Photography

Follow Me

1969

Director of Photography

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Speed

Speed

1984

Story

To Fly!

To Fly!

1976

Writer

Five Summer Stories

Five Summer Stories

1972

Writer

Creator1

IMAX: Extreme Adventure Collection

IMAX: Extreme Adventure Collection

2016

Creator

Crew1

Ohio: Wild at Heart

Ohio: Wild at Heart

2025

Cinematography

Editing1

To Fly!

To Fly!

1976

Editor