From February 21 to March 16, immerse yourself in a spectacular lineup of IMAX® Victoria classic films, from the local story of The Legend of Luna, to exploring the lush landscapes of Ireland in 3D! PLUS, this year, the festival is thrilled to bring you Mesmerica XL, a fully immersive music and art cinematic projection show by visionary musician James Hood.
*Mesmerica XL has separate pricing, with exclusive discounts for IMAX® Victoria Members, Seniors, Students & Youth. *Children under 6 are not permitted*
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- BEST VALUE! IMAX® Victoria Membership – $65. Members enjoy all seven festival documentaries at no extra cost, unlimited access to regular documentaries for 12 months, discounted Hollywood features, exclusive member events, and 20% off Royal BC Museum admission. Experience IMAX® like never before!
- Single tickets are available at the regular rate. (Adult $12, Senior, Student & Youth $11, Child $5. There is a $1 surcharge for all 3D documentary films).
- Mesmerica XL pricing (Adult $20, Senior, Student & Youth $18, Members $16. Pricing includes 3D surcharge).
Extreme Weather
RATED: G | RUNTIME: 45 min. | STUDIO: National Geographic | CCAP: No | RESERVED SEATING Y/N: No
Weather has always been one of the most dynamic and complex forces shaping our planet, but now it’s intensifying in varied and complex ways. Extreme Weather takes us to the frontlines where few have gone.
Among the melting tidewater glaciers of Alaska, National Geographic Emerging Explorer Dr. Erin Pettit leads a young team of researchers into the splash zone at the face of Dawes Glacier aboard a boat custom-designed to get as close as possible to the calving ice. Using a variety of instruments, her team works to measure the rate of melting to help build a more accurate model of global ocean level rise. Playing in both IMAX® 2D & 3D.
Ireland
RATED: G | RUNTIME: 43 min. | STUDIO: MacGillivray Freeman | CCAP: Yes | RESERVED SEATING Y/N: No
Journey to a magical land of stunning natural wonders, ancient clifftop marvels, and a rich, cultural heritage in the new film Ireland for IMAX® and giant screen theatres. Follow Irish writer Manchán Magan, violinist Patricia Treacy and four Irish teens on a cross-country adventure as they explore the island of Ireland and reconnect with their Irish heritage. From Dublin to Belfast to such spectacular natural landmarks as the giant Cliffs of Moher, the volcanic Giant’s Causeway and the rugged Skellig Islands, the Emerald Isle comes to life as never before on the world’s largest screens. Playing in both IMAX® 2D & 3D.
Journey to the South Pacific
RATED: G | RUNTIME: 40 min. | STUDIO: MacGillivray Freeman | CCAP: No | RESERVED SEATING Y/N: No
Narrated by Academy Award® winner Cate Blanchett, Journey to the South Pacific will take moviegoers on a breathtaking IMAX® adventure to the lush tropical islands of remote West Papua, where life flourishes above and below the sea. Join Jawi, a young island boy, as he takes us on a journey of discovery to this magical place where we encounter whale sharks, sea turtles, manta rays, and other iconic creatures of the sea. Home to more than 2,000 species of sea life, this exotic locale features the most diverse marine ecosystem on earth. An uplifting story of hope and celebration, Journey to the South Pacific highlights the importance of living in balance with the ocean planet we all call home. Playing in IMAX® 2D & 3D.
Lasting Impressions 3D
RATED: G | RUNTIME: 45 min. | STUDIO: MacGillivray Freeman | CCAP: No | RESERVED SEATING Y/N: No
Lasting Impressions is a fully immersive 3D art and music experience that brings to life more than 100 of the world’s most famous French Impressionist masterworks. Audiences will experience the transformation of these masterpiece paintings as they come alive through cutting-edge 3D Motion Sculpting technology, inviting viewers to move into and through the canvas, thus fully inhabiting the worlds created by Monet, Degas, Van Gogh, Renoir, Pissarro, Seurat, Gauguin, Manet, Cezanne and others.
The Legend of Luna
RATED: G | RUNTIME: 42 min. | STUDIO: Mountainside Films | CCAP: No | RESERVED SEATING Y/N: No
Luna, a baby orca, is separated from his family in a remote Vancouver Island fjord. When he seeks companionship from people, he becomes beloved. To boaters he’s a charming friend. To conservationists he’s a cause. To scientists he’s a puzzle. To officials he’s trouble. To Indigenous peoples he is the spirit of a chief and a teacher of fundamental truths. But what are we to him? As we humans fight over how to save Luna from dangers we have brought to his ocean world, the truths his life reveals are not just about his own deepest needs, but also about ours.
Meerkats
RATED: G | RUNTIME: 45 min. | STUDIO: National Geographic | CCAP: No | RESERVED SEATING Y/N: No
Meerkats takes students into the world of a family of meerkats as they cope with challenges of life in Africa’s Kalahari Desert. Follow Klinky and her pups as they discover that the strength of the tiny meerkat lies in the unique solidarity of the clan, which comes in handy for both hunting and protection. This tale of strength, survival, family and FUN will delight your students as they are immersed in the lives of these amazing creatures and their natural environment. Their adorable looks belie a strength of purpose and innate intelligence that will amaze audiences of all ages. Playing in both IMAX® 2D & 3D.
