For immediate release.

Discover the Future of Engineering in Fernbank’s New Giant Screen Film

“Cities of the Future” will premiere on Fri. Aug. 30.

ATLANTA (July 30, 2024)— Step into the future at Fernbank Museum when the new film, “Cities of the Future,” premieres in the Giant Screen Theater on Fri. Aug 30. Through an impressive blend of CGI and live action, viewers can embark on a cinematic exploration of the future and discover exciting innovations that will forever change the world we live in.

Narrated by award-winning actor John Krasinski, “Cities of the Future” highlights the actions engineers are taking to create a brighter, more sustainable future. From electric flying cars and aerial highways to smart buildings and greener infrastructure, this 40-minute film allows audiences to experience an interpretation of what the world might look like in 50 years.

“As our climate changes and our population grows, our cities will need to adapt to meet new challenges, and human ingenuity will drive the solutions,” said director Greg MacGillivray. “‘Cities of the Future’ imagines what our lives might look like 50 years from now based on the engineering marvels and innovative solutions engineers are designing right now.”

The film also showcases the urban infrastructure of several cities, including Los Angeles, Amsterdam and Singapore, and reveals changes that are already happening to modernize and adapt to the world's ever-changing environment. Viewers will follow civil engineer, Paul Lee around the globe as he tours these cities to learn about their advancements in engineering, such as in renewable energy, clean transportation and adding more green spaces. Audiences will also witness his assistance in mentoring kids during the Future City competition, an international program open to middle schoolers that encourages them to design and create a 3D model future city.

“People of all ages are looking for ways to solve many of the world’s most pressing problems and to ensure future cities meet our needs,” said Shaun MacGillivray, the film’s producer and co-director. “We hope ‘Cities of the Future’ will energize and inspire people to think about engineering as a meaningful way to help others and leave a positive mark on the world.”  

“Cities of the Future” aims to provide audiences with a glimpse of technological advancements that are already in use or potentially coming soon, and to ultimately inspire viewers to continue creating and be open to an ever-changing world.

For more information, please visit fernbankmuseum.org

“CITIES OF THE FUTURE” is produced by MacGillivray Freeman Films in partnership with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

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Tickets

General admission tickets include three floors of exhibits in the natural history museum, choice of one giant screen film, and 75 acres of nature explorations in Fernbank Forest and WildWoods. Fernbank After Dark and some other special after-hours events are available at a separate ticket price. Fernbank is located at 767 Clifton Road NE in Atlanta, minutes from midtown Atlanta and downtown Decatur.

For more information and tickets, visit FernbankMuseum.org. Tickets are $25.95 for adults, $24.95 for seniors, $23.95 for children ages 3-12, free for children ages 2 and younger, and free for Fernbank Members. Tickets not purchased in advance are offered, if available, at a higher price at the Box Office. 

Media Inquiries  

Jena Allison, Communications Manager   

Jena.Allison@FernbankMuseum.org  

404.929.6381   

About Fernbank  

Fernbank is one of the most popular and iconic cultural destinations in Atlanta. Known as Atlanta's Science and Nature Experience, Fernbank invites guests to discover a World of Wow through an expansive natural history museum, 4-story Giant Screen Theater, and 75 acres of nature adventures in WildWoods and Fernbank Forest. One of the oldest not-for-profit conservation organizations in the country, Fernbank was founded in 1939 to preserve Fernbank Forest, the largest urban, old growth, Piedmont forest in the United States. The museum and giant screen theater opened as "a school in the woods for nature studies" on Oct. 5, 1992, and is today known for its giant dinosaurs, hands-on STEAM* programming, immersive experiences, and year-round nature exploration. Visit fernbankmuseum.org for more information and join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok.

*Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.