The Odyssey honors IMAX pioneer David Keighley
Originally published Jul 17, 2026
By Bill Bria · /Film
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Key points
- The Odyssey features a credit card honoring David Keighley.
- Keighley was IMAX's Chief Quality Officer for fifteen years.
- He mentored Christopher Nolan on using IMax cameras.
- His work helped expand IMAX into narrative studio films.
Christopher Nolan's epic "The Odyssey" includes a special credit tribute to the late David Keighley, who died in September 2025. Keighley served as IMAX's Chief Quality Officer for 15 years and was instrumental in bringing large‑format filmmaking into mainstream cinema, mentoring directors like Nolan and overseeing post‑production on numerous IMAX releases.
The film, the first narrative feature shot entirely with IMAX cameras, displays a dedicated card reading "For our friend, David Keighley" amid its rapid double‑sided credits. The tribute highlights his lifelong passion for IMAX, from co‑founding a post‑production company in the 1970s to ensuring every IMAX print met his exacting standards.
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