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 decades of work with the company. He oversaw post-production for more than 500 Imax films ranging from blockbusters to nature documentaries, and was a trusted partner to some of the world’s most lauded filmmakers, including Christopher Nolan.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend David, a treasured member of the Imax family for more than 50 years,” said Gelfond. “David was as close to the human embodiment of Imax as there has ever been, relent

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