Greg MacGillivray has lived a life like no other.  And now he’s telling his story.  From his early years making classic surf films to his time in Hollywood working with such legendary directors as Stanley Kubrick on The Shining to pioneering the 70mm IMAX® film format with films like The Living Sea and Everest, Greg’s films are known for their creative artistry, groundbreaking cinematography and celebration of the natural world.

In his fascinating new memoir, Five Hundred Summer Stories, Greg shares his personal journey as an artist, self-made filmmaker, father and entrepreneur at the head of MacGillivray Freeman Films, the only documentary production company to gross $1 billion in worldwide ticket sales. It is also a story about MacGillivray’s deep commitment to family, to conservation and to raising awareness about the importance of protecting our natural heritage for generations to come. Greg’s compelling stories of adventure, filmmaking, love, loss, inspiration and determination give readers a front seat to an extraordinary life — and, just like his IMAX movies, make you feel as if you are there.