"So incredibly disappointed and heartbroken that the #Oscars and AMPAS chose not to include my father, David Keighley, and his immeasurable contributions to IMAX and cinema in the In Memoriam segment in the broadcast. I will never forget."
"In the 15 years before his death in September 2025, David held the role of IMAX's first Chief Quality Officer and personally oversaw every IMAX film print for decades before that. Multiple Hollywood directors, including James Cameron, Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, and Ryan Coogler, shared statements praising David's work upon his passing."
"Anyone who's ever had their mind blown by the images in an IMAX theatrical presentation has David to thank for it."
The 98th Academy Awards held in Los Angeles featured the traditional In Memoriam segment honoring deceased filmmakers, crew members, and actors. Geoff Keighley, creator and host of The Game Awards, expressed disappointment that his father David Keighley was not included in the tribute. David Keighley served as IMAX's first Chief Quality Officer for 15 years and oversaw IMAX film prints for decades, significantly contributing to cinema technology. Prominent directors including James Cameron, Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, and Ryan Coogler praised David's work upon his passing. Despite his substantial contributions to film and widespread industry recognition, David Keighley's omission from the Oscars' In Memoriam segment prompted Geoff to publicly call out the Academy on social media.
Read at Kotaku
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