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SFU Theatre Installation Pictures (click to download)
Lightyear’s Showcase CIT in Surrey, British Columbia:
In 2010 Lightyear donated to Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Surrey, British Columbia (www.surrey.sfu.ca) a world-class showcase high-definition digital demonstration research and development theatre. This took the form of a retrofit to their existing 200-seat theatre located on the university campus. This showcase is a prototypical Lightyear CIT and will be used for demonstration purposes.
Having a CIT demonstration venue in the heart of one of Canada’s most venerated learning institutions is a huge benefit for Lightyear as SFU is home to the School of Interactive of Arts and Technology (SIAT), an institution that plays a leading role in the creation of new media and new technologies. Lightyear and SIAT are excited at the prospect of being able to work together for the advancement of talent in the graduate and under-graduate degree programs.
The SFU campus is exceptionally well connected. There is immediate access to SkyTrain and its rapid 35 minute transit service to downtown Vancouver and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The Canada/US border crossing into Washington State and Interstate 5 is a 25 minute drive. 
Lightyear has committed to distance learning being one of the primary functions of its CIT program and distribution network. This is enhanced by the opportunity for Lightyear to work with the students of the cutting-edge SIAT, where they have programs such as Media Arts. This program involves the creation, analysis and understanding of digital media. The SIAT digital film studios, close to the theatre, are used to explore new forms of digital videography, video games, immersive virtual reality and sound synthesis. The SIAT design studios work with new media and interactive applications. The students from these programs now have the opportunity to work with a world-class digital theatre. The main focus of SIAT is concentrated on how people use technology in their lives to create better interactions, exactly the philosophy of a CIT.
Lightyear’s Research and Development CIT in Beverly Hills, California:
The 53-seat Charles Aidikoff Screening Room (www.aidikoff.tv)
is a Lightyear research and development theatre located in the very heart of Beverly Hills on South Rodeo Drive (at Wilshire Blvd).
Significant details contained within the theatre form the basis of Lightyear CIT. These details include a 20ft. screen, comfortable reclining seating, stunning high- definition pictures, 3D exhibition, high impact sound and mission critical reliability.
Approved by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, for Academy screenings, the theatre is used daily by the motion picture and post production industries.
Designed primarily for industry executives and professionals the theatre takes pride in its close association with The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. For over 35 years countless stars, from Elizabeth Taylor to Al Pacino, have graced the theatre’s comfortable seating. The venue is recognized internationally for excellence in high quality presentation and technical reliability.
The theatre is a Lightyear CIT research, development and training platform. With its location in the very heart of Beverly Hills, this private facility is used on a daily basis by the who’s who of Hollywood. With its large reception area, the theatre also holds regular champagne receptions, dinners and other catered events for film and television producers, distributors, executives, major stars and personalities from the global production and motion picture community.
Lightyear extends to all its future customers an open invitation to attend a full digital theatre proof of concept demonstration in Surrey, British Columbia or Beverly Hills, California.