Naperville Film wins Three Awards

“Looking Back is Looking Forward,” Naper Settlement’s introductory film, was awarded a Gold Telly in History and a Silver Telly in Not-for-profit from the Telly Awards as well as a Platinum Award from AVA …
"The People’s House: A White House Experience” is a new immersive educational adventure that offers a free, behind-the-scenes peek into the rich history of the Executive Mansion utilizing the latest in immersive media.
La Nube is an exciting new children’s museum and STEAM discovery center in El Paso, TX that offers fun learning experiences and invites imagination, creativity, and exploration. Photo courtesy of La Nube STEAM Discovery Center.
Cortina Productions Celebrates Boston Bruins' Centennial with Immersive Heritage Hall Experience at TD Garden.
The newly renovated Spying Launched a Nation exhibit at the International Spy Museum centers around George Washington’s letter to Nathaniel Sackett establishing America’s first civilian spy ring. The exhibit was reenvisioned to appeal to multigenerational visitors and give the physical letter new life through an immersive and layered storytelling experience.
The Trinity Church Wall Street has an exciting new augmented reality tour experience utilizing WebAR, which reaches a variety of visitors and teaches them about the Church and its offerings.
The new Daniels Fund JA Dream Accelerator at the Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain Free Enterprise Center in Greenwood Village, Colorado is an innovative interactive education space centered on career exploration and entrepreneurial characteristics.
The new International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, South Carolina features 37 media exhibits, including media as artifact, original films, interactives, audioscapes, and an audio tour.
The new Toronto Holocaust Museum features augmented reality, oral testimony stations, and original films designed and produced by Cortina Productions. The media experiences help broaden Holocaust education with a focus on younger visitors.
The newly redesigned Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium includes an immersive interactive wall about the amazing migration of monarch butterflies and the synchronous fireflies of the Great Smokey Mountains.
The new Jackie Robinson Museum is the first permanent museum to celebrate the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson. The Museum also serves as a place to educate, inspire, and challenge visitors around topics of social and racial justice.
Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience is an innovative exhibit transports visitors to the ancient world of Egypt and invites them to experience the 3,300-year-old story of King Tut through an immersive cinematic presentation.
The new Vue Orleans Experience includes one-of-a-kind exhibits that celebrate the city of New Orleans. Visitors are invited to explore the city's vibrant history and culture through exciting and immersive exhibits as well as 360-degree views of the city from the 33rd floor observatory.
“Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs” is a traveling exhibition that explores the legacy of Ramses the Great, who epitomizes power and wealth at the height of ancient Egypt, through immersive media exhibits and multi-dimensional presentations.
The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, FL uses a new virtual reality tour platform to educate and immerse students and visitors in the center's turtle saving initiatives. Photos Courtesy of Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
The new Shark Discovery exhibit at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans connects visitors directly to the ocean by immersing them in a one-of-a-kind hands-on and audio visual experience.
These three different augmented reality experiences enhance the storytelling at the Oklahoma National Memorial & Museum, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and the Bullock Texas State History Museum.
The Pacific Visions wing at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California features state-of-the-art media experiences for visitors to explore their role in the future of the world's ocean.
Cortina Productions produced a total of 4 films, 11 interactives, and 13 audioscapes for the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC.
The “Be Washington” interactive theater at George Washington’s Mount Vernon invites visitors to step into Washington’s shoes and experience first-hand four historical scenarios that Washington faced as both General and President.
"The Siege of Yorktown" is a 4D theater that incorporates physical elements into this dramatic telling of one of the most important battles of the American Revolution. On display at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, Cortina Productions also produced as part of this project 12 films, 7 interactives, an interactive website, and a mobile app.
The Common Threads interactive touch-table at the Earl Scruggs Center lets visitors discover the musical traditions of the South through a variety of video, photo, audio and contextual assets.
The "Lunch Counter" interactive at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
THEA and SEMC award winning "Be Washington" interactive theater at George Washington's Mount Vernon.
Original shooting with DxO ONE camera.
Original film shoot for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
"The Siege of Yorktown" 4D Theater at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown.
Interactive shoot testing in our offices.
Mixed Reality demonstration at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, Texas.
Filming a live-action scene for the award-winning film "Liberty Fever" at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown.
A 360-degree original film shoot of the US Army drill team for the new National Museum of the United States Army.
The Inasmuch Foundation Uncover-Discover Lab at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum teaches lessons in STEM.
Editing suite in our offices.
Cortina Productions designs and produces award-winning digital media experiences for a wide variety of location-based exhibits. We create experiences that place storytelling at the forefront and are driven by innovative and engaging media. Our work can be found in museums, sports arenas, visitor centers, and aquariums across the world. From Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC, to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, to the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton, to the San Francisco 49ers Museum in Santa Clara, our films and interactive experiences entertain, engage, and inform thousands of people every day.
“Looking Back is Looking Forward,” Naper Settlement’s introductory film, was awarded a Gold Telly in History and a Silver Telly in Not-for-profit from the Telly Awards as well as a Platinum Award from AVA …
The new Otis Redding Center for the Arts (ORCA) is a multipurpose educational space that helps students explore their creativity through musical and artistic expression. Located in Otis Redding’s community of Macon, Georgia, ORCA …
GAME ON! Science, Sports & Play is an exciting and energetic new exhibit at the California Science Center that invites visitors of all ages to get active and learn about the science of sport. …
The “Are We Safer Today?” exhibit at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum challenges visitors to consider how security has evolved since the 1995 bombing. To create this interactive experience, Cortina developed a …
The International Spy Museum, in collaboration with Cortina Productions and Pisci.Ai powered by Insight Face, launches a first-of-its-kind AI disguise interactive as part of its popular RFID-enabled experience, Undercover Mission. Developed specifically for the …
Cortina Productions, in collaboration with Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, is pleased to announce they are a recipient of the 2024 Southeastern Museums Conference Gold Award for Media Production, over $10000 Budget Category. The …
The Intro Film at Boston Bruins Heritage Hall has won an ISHY Award from the International Sports Heritage Association (ISHA). In collaboration with The Sports Museum and the Boston Bruins, Cortina Productions produced the …
Get ready for a thrilling journey through White House history with “The People’s House: A White House Experience.” This immersive educational adventure offers a free, behind-the-scenes peek into the rich history of the Executive …
La Nube, an exciting new children’s museum and STEAM discovery center in El Paso, TX, is officially open to the public. Spanning more than 70,000 square feet across four stories, the unique museum caters …
The reimagined Forces for Change: Mary McLeod Bethune & Black Women’s Activism gallery at the National Museum of African American History and Culture is dedicated to the life and legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune …
The long-awaited New Jersey Hall of Fame’s Entertainment and Learning Center at American Dream officially opens to the public today. Adding to the existing entertainment spaces within the shopping mall, this new museum highlights …
The Boston Bruins are marking their 100th anniversary with the grand opening of the Boston Bruins Heritage Hall at TD Garden. This innovative space, filled with artifacts and interactive experiences, brings the illustrious history …
Today marks the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new and improved Blue Planet Theater at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center (EHC). Nearly 20 years after the original film and theater were produced, …
The newly renovated Spying Launched a Nation exhibit at the International Spy Museum launches today in Washington, DC with a grand opening event. Centered around George Washington’s letter to Nathaniel Sackett establishing America’s first …
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia recently opened a new Learning Center. Featuring engaging and interactive learning opportunities, the Center is an innovative education experience for students and public visitors to learn …
Cortina Productions, in collaboration with Audubon Insectarium, is pleased to announce they are a recipient of the 2023 Southeastern Museums Conference Bronze Award for Gallery Installations, Over $10000 Budget Category. The SEMC Technology Competition …
The Trinity Church Wall Street is an active Episcopal parish that features historic sites and architecture in the heart of New York City. With the goal of reaching a variety of visitors and teaching …
The new Daniels Fund JA Dream Accelerator opens today at the Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain Free Enterprise Center in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Dream Accelerator is an innovative interactive education space centered on career exploration …
The new International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, South Carolina, opens its doors to the public today and we are so proud to have been part of the team. Located on the site …
The new Toronto Holocaust Museum is a state-of-the-art facility featuring groundbreaking technology and innovative approaches to Holocaust education. Officially open to the public today, the Toronto Holocaust Museum takes a visitor-first approach to Holocaust …
The newly redesigned Audubon Aquarium in New Orleans now houses under one roof both the Audubon Nature Institute’s Aquarium and Insectarium. The two experiences are connected by a new 2,500 square foot lobby, which …
Cortina Productions headed to Denver, CO to continue our support of the museum community at the 2023 American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Annual Meeting & Museum Expo. On the show floor, our booth featured …
The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC) has added a new interactive exhibit to their visitor center. Cortina Productions originally designed and produced the “No Bones” interactive for SHARKS! Predators of the Deep at the …
The new bilingual exhibit Entertainment Nation/Nación del espectáculo opens today at Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (NMAH) with a ten-day opening festival. Entertainment Nation is the centerpiece of the museum’s new Culture Wing …
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