David Keighley Dies: Key Force Behind Imax’s Global Rise Was 77

David Keighley, Imax’s First Chief Quality Officer, Dies at 77

David Keighley, who served as Imax's first Chief Quality Officer, died at 77.

David Keighley Dies: Key Force Behind Imax’s Global Rise Was 77

David Keighley, a long-tenured champion of the IMAX Experience and a pioneer in film presentation, died in New York August 28 following a battle with cancer. He was 77. His death was announced by IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond. Keighley has served for the last 15 years as Imax’s first-ever Chief Quality Officer, rounding out several […]

David Keighley, Pioneer of Large-Format Cinema at Imax, Dies at 77

quality guru large format cinema platform lauded Christopher Nolan, James Cameron, Denis Villeneuve longtime collaborators.

David Keighley, Imax Chief Quality Officer, Dies at 77

Imax’s first-ever chief quality officer David Keighley has passed away at the age of 77. Keighley, who has served in the role for the last 15 years, oversaw post-production for more than 500 Imax films, ranging from cutting-edge blockbusters to pioneering nature documentaries. He was also a trusted partner to some of the world’s most lauded filmmakers — including Christopher Nolan, James Cameron, Francis Ford Coppola and Denis Villeneuve. His la…

Christopher Nolan, James Cameron And More Pay Tribute To IMAX Pioneer David Keighley: ‘Our Entire Industry Owes Him A Massive Debt'

Following the death of IMAX guru David Keighley, Christopher Nolan, Ryan Coogler and more shared sweet comments about him.