“This film is brain candy. It reveals and de-mystifies a region that those in the West little understand.”
-- Anita Kern, former Dean of Science
Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta

“A worthy and timely introduction and appreciation of Arabian history, culture and science.”
-- Jim O’Leary, Director, Planetarium/IMAX Theatre
Maryland Science Center, Baltimore

“Overall, it’s looking great! Very rich visually and informationally.”
-- Michele Canto, Director of Marketing & Business Operations
Canadian Museum of Civilization, Hull

“I think it will be a very important film.”
-- Stephen Kovac, Director of Visitor Services
Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh

“Great progress so far! I think the film has evolved in the right direction.”
-- Gordon Stalans, Director of Finance
Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga

“Arabia presents a concept of brotherhood and understanding that’s rarely seen.”
-- Tony Hardy, IMAX Theatre Manager
Pink Palace Museum, Memphis

“Greg MacGillivray, more than any other filmmaker, shows great concern for public opinion to put a quality product in theatres.”
-- Doug Link, Theatre Manager
Esquire IMAX Theatre, Sacramento

“The importance of uncovering the mysteries of such an influential people and place has never been more relevant.”
-- Jules Dykes, VP of Marketing
Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta

“MacGillivray Freeman Films has a reputation for excellence in educational documentaries. They are perfect stewards for the delivery of this exciting and important subject matter.”
-- John Lewis, Director of Theatres
Texas State History Museum, Austin

Filming a butter lamp ceremony in front of a Nabataen
tomb at Madain Saleh.


Inside one of Madain Saleh's ancient tombs.


Filming in the historic district of Jeddah.



Recreation of a Nabataen village at Al Ula.

It takes four men to carry the 3-D Solido IMAX camera.

Director Greg MacGillivray has a face-to-face encounter.

Sunset in the Arabian desert.

Loading film for a shot of Madain Saleh in Saudi Arabia.


Measuring light levels at Madain Saleh.


With longtime assistant cameraman Jack Tankard.

Scouting locations in the Arctic Circle.

At Everest Base Camp in 1996.