Outside the Box [Office] and MacGillivray Freeman Films
invite you and a guest to attend

A Special Sneak Preview Screening of

CALL OF THE DOLPHINS in IMAX 3D

 
Directed by Jonathan Bird
Written by Jonathan Bird, Art Cohen & Bruce Zimmerman
Produced by Jonathan Bird & Tim Geers

Followed by a Q&A with the Jonathan Bird,
and SCA Alumni Javier Storch and David Lee from Nikon Inc.

Moderated by SCA Professor Matt Scott

7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025

The Michelle and Kevin Douglas IMAX Theatre, RZC 119
Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts
3131 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVPs REQUIRED.
RSVPs ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.

FOOD AND DRINKS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE AUDITORIUM.
 

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Before the screening, audience members will be able to test the cameras used to shoot the film and have hands-on experience with the recently released Nikon ZR.
 

About Call of the Dolphins

Dolphins have long fascinated us with their remarkable intelligence, complex social lives, and playful antics. But what else draws us to these captivating animals? Call of the Dolphins invites audiences on an unforgettable journey into the fascinating world of wild dolphins, revealing the profound bond we share with these highly intelligent creatures. With stunning visuals and immersive storytelling, the film takes viewers beneath the ocean’s surface for an up-close look at how dolphins live, play, and interact—both with each other and with us. Meet dedicated researchers uncovering the mysteries of dolphin behavior and follow a team of dolphin rescuers as they help save and rehabilitate stranded dolphins. You’ll be amazed by what you learn about these intriguing animals and come away with a renewed sense of wonder and appreciation!

Narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Mary Steenburgen, Call of the Dolphins is produced by Oceanic Research Group Films and presented by MacGillivray Freeman Films.

Provided courtesy of MacGillivray Freeman Films. Running time: 40 min.

About the Guests

JONATHAN BIRD (Writer, Director, Producer)

Jonathan Bird is an Emmy Award-winning cinematographer specializing in underwater film production. Call of the Dolphins is his 4th giant screen documentary, following Ancient Caves and Secrets of the Sea—which both received the Best Film of the Year Award from the Giant Screen Cinema Association—and Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit. Bird also produces Jonathan Bird's Blue World, an Emmy Award-winning educational family-friendly underwater adventure series airing on public television and YouTube. Jonathan is the founder of Oceanic Research Group (oceanicresearch.org) a non-profit environmental organization founded in 1990 to promote conservation of the world’s oceans.

SCA Alumni JAVIER STORCH (SCA '17) and DAVID LEE (SCA '23) from Nikon Inc. will be joining Jonathan Bird to celebrate Call of the Dolphins as the first IMAX film shot on Nikon. Storch, the Senior Manager of Video Development at Nikon, and Lee, a core member of Nikon Professional Services, will be sharing insights into the imaging technology behind the making of the film. 

About Outside the Box [Office]

Outside the Box [Office] is a weekly showcase for upcoming releases highlighting world cinema, documentary and independent film titles. The series draws from around the globe to present movies that may challenge, inspire or simply entertain.

To view the calendar of screenings, click here

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Check-In & Reservations

This program is open to all eligible individuals. The USC School of Cinematic Arts operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

This screening is free of charge and open to the public A reservation confirmation will automatically be sent to your e-mail account upon successfully making an RSVP through this website. Doors will open at 6:30 P.M.

All SCA screenings are OVERBOOKED to ensure seating capacity in the theater, therefore seating is not guaranteed based on RSVPs. The RSVP list will be checked in on a first-come, first-served basis until the theater is full. Once the theater has reached capacity, we will no longer be able to admit guests, regardless of RSVP status.

Accessibility Needs

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Alessandro Ago, Assistant Dean, Programming and Special Events, at aago@cinema.usc.edu or 213-740-2330. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least seven days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

Parking

NO STUDENT, STAFF, FACULTY OR THEATER PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT THE ROBERT ZEMECKIS CENTER.

We recommend Parking in the USC Shrine Parking Structure, located 686 W 32nd St. Parking passes may be purchased at the gate. Metered street parking is also available along 32nd street.

The USC Robert Zemeckis Center is located at 3131 South Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90007, one block north of Parking Structure D, on the North side of the Shrine Auditorium. The RZC entrance is located at the rear of the building, behind the red fence on 32nd St

Contact Information

Name: Alessandro Ago
Email: aago@cinema.usc.edu