IMAX’s Chief Financial Officer Natasha Fernandes joined Bloomberg’s Scarlet Fu on the latest episode of Chief Future Officer to discuss IMAX’s strong momentum, her journey to the CFO role, and what’s ahead for the Company. Watch the full conversation below:
IMAX
Entertainment Providers
Mississauga, Ontario 57,567 followers
The World's Most Innovative Movie-Going Experience
About us
IMAX Corporation is an entertainment technology company, specializing in motion-picture technologies and large-format motion-picture presentations. Leading the way in immersive theatre experiences since 1968, a culture of innovation is at the very core of IMAX. From the introduction of stadium seating, to developing the highest-resolution camera in the world, to our laser projection technology and our partnerships with the world’s best filmmakers, there is no one like IMAX. We have more than 1,700 IMAX theatres in more than 80 countries and territories around the globe. We can be found in destination entertainment centers and multiplexes as well as some of the most prestigious educational institutions worldwide. To exceed the needs of our filmmaking partners, our exhibitors and our fans, IMAX is determined to continue pushing movie technology forward. IMAX Corporation is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: IMAX). Partnering with some of Hollywood’s top filmmakers is a major part of IMAX’s mission. Our various technologies and services extend beyond our cameras and our proprietary DMR process and can be scaled to suit a variety of needs. Leading directors are increasingly asking IMAX to join the moviemaking process from the very start. For a growing number of Hollywood movies, IMAX is part of the film’s DNA. That means, oftentimes, an IMAX movie is conceived as an IMAX movie – with the filmmaker working with IMAX to decide which parts should be shot with an IMAX camera, what kinds of techniques make the most of the IMAX screen, sound and theatre, and how the drama should unfold to take advantage of IMAX’s larger format, richer color, sheer scale and impact.
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External link for IMAX
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- Entertainment Providers
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Mississauga, Ontario
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1967
- Specialties
- Laser Projection, Immersive Experiences, Brand Marketing, Image Technology, Audio Technology, Original Content, Documentaries, Theatre Design, and Film
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Employees at IMAX
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Pablo Calamera
EVP, CTO at IMAX • Technology Advisor • Entrepreneur • Board Member
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Steve Pamon
CEO & Board Director | Media, Sports, Entertainment & Technology | Proven Operator Driving Growth, Transformation & Stakeholder Value
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Bill O'Malley
Strategic Finance | Financial Modeling | Financial System Implementation | Budgeting | Forecasting
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John Schreiner
Updates
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Keep an eye on Bloomberg Television tomorrow for the latest edition of Chief Future Officer, featuring our own Chief Financial Officer, Natasha Fernandes. Catch the full segment when it airs at 9:30 p.m. ET, and check out the promo below.
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IMAX reposted this
Senior Editor at Bloomberg LP | Host of Bloomberg's CFO Briefing | Former WSJ Bureau Chief
Imax, the company known for its cinema and entertainment technology, expects 2025 to be its best year ever for box-office revenues. The Toronto-based firm is working to grow its offering of local-language films that are adapted to its format, including in the Middle East, Europe, Japan and Australia. CFO Natasha Fernandes, a trained accountant, just completed her eighteenth year at Imax, including stints as the company’s treasurer and assistant controller. She talks about China, competition from traditional cinema operators and why she isn’t concerned about the growth in streaming. Jane Collins Beth Williams Liou https://lnkd.in/eRd7QNZz Photo credit: Imax
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Last week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Nina Trentmann from Bloomberg to give my thoughts on the CPA VS MBA discussion, take a deep dive into my CFO role at IMAX, and give an overview on IMAX’s incredible momentum at the box office, our relationships with filmmakers, studios and streamers, and some of the financial underpinnings that have contributed to this success. Check out the full piece below and look out for the October 15th episode of Bloomberg's Chief Future Officer where IMAX and I will be featured.
Senior Editor at Bloomberg LP | Host of Bloomberg's CFO Briefing | Former WSJ Bureau Chief
It’s an age-old question in corporate finance: What’s the best preparation for a would-be CFO, business school or accounting? Looking at the Fortune 500 and S&P 500 this year, MBAs are in the pole position. The latest edition of Bloomberg’s CFO Briefing zeroes in on the trend. > Driving the numbers is a shift toward so-called strategic CFOs, who spend more time supporting their CEO on the direction of their company, and less on accounting and financial reporting. > Many of the CFOs I spoke with in recent weeks hold an MBA or another type of business degree, sometimes paired with an accounting qualification. But even though they recognize their profession’s growing emphasis on strategy, they still also place a high value on solid accounting know-how. > Asked about hiring, CFOs said that while they consider academic credentials, relevant experience counts more. Cost considerations matter, too, as far as a degree is concerned. With US MBAs regularly charging $100,000 and more a year, some CFOs said the investment might not be worth it. More from the CFOs of IMAX, SGX Group, Victoria’s Secret & Co., Samsara, UiPath and Akamai Technologies here: https://lnkd.in/eRd7QNZz Thank you, Josh Crist, Crist|Kolder Associates, Natasha Fernandes, Daniel Koh, Scott Sekella, Dominic Phillips, Ashim Gupta, Edward McGowan, Nick Roberts, Jane Collins, May Nah Chin, Kelly Soderlund, Kristen Georgette, Maddie Veneziano, and, as always, Beth Williams Liou and Arianna Vedia! Do you have strong feelings about CPAs or MBAs? I’d love to hear more. Email or DM me, or leave a comment here. #cpa #mba #strategiccfo #beancounters
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This morning, we had the pleasure of speaking at IMAX Impact Day, where we shared the work we do at WIFT+ Toronto with the incredible IMAX team. We also screened two short films from past WIFT+ Toronto Showcases on the largest IMAX screen in Canada! THE STORY COAT (2021 Showcase), with director Carinne Leduc in attendance to speak about her experience as a 10+ year WIFT+ Toronto Member and LLAMAS AT THE LAUNDROMAT (2024 Showcase), dir. Martha Grant Thank you IMAX for having us, and for championing women+ in our screen-based industry! Image Description: 1. WIFT+ Toronto presentation slide on IMAX screen 2. THE STORY COAT playing on IMAX screen 3. LLAMAS AT THE LAUNDROMAT playing on IMAX screen 4. Audience of IMAX staff in the theatre waving at the camera. Photo Credit: 1-3: Abigail Brockhouse 4: Laurie Januska
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Hang it up and see what tomorrow brings! 🖼️ Introducing The Grateful Dead Movie X IMAX Exclusive Art Print, exclusively in the IMAX Store. Experience the film in IMAX starting August 14. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eiaCq7RJ
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IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond joined “The Town” to chat with Matthew Belloni about the growing prominence of IMAX with studios and exhibitors worldwide, “The Odyssey” tickets being on sale a year in advance, and future projects including Greta Gerwig’s “Narnia”. Check out the full episode below: https://lnkd.in/ez7TSVXu
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EARNINGS 📈 IMAX released strong Q2 earnings today, highlighted by our best quarter ever at the Domestic box office, growth in overall market share, and significant momentum in systems signings and installations. The Company is on track to deliver a record year at the box office. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTPJhZkY
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Congratulations to all of the recipients of the 2025 IMAX Excellence Awards! This award honors the gold standard in commercial excellence, showcasing top-performing IMAX theatres, innovative marketing campaigns, and outstanding exhibitor engagement across five regions, 79 countries and 267 participating exhibitors. Check out the full list of winners below!
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Many of this summer’s biggest blockbusters are “Filmed for IMAX” — ever wonder what exactly that means? Bruce Markoe, Head of IMAX Post Production, dives into the key differences for films that are part of this elite program and how closely we work with filmmakers to deliver the absolute best possible version of their films, exclusively in IMAX. To read the full piece, click below: