Interview with Mark Ashcroft, Harkness Screens CEO

In a series of short interviews, acclaimed Jazz historian Ted Gioia sits down with Harkness Screens CEO Mark Ashcroft to talk about the movie industry, the movie-going experience, screen technology and manufacturing.

Current Developments at Harkness Screens

Filmed in December 2016, acclaimed Jazz historian Ted Goia sat down with Harkness Screens CEO Mark Ashcroft to talk about the movie industry, the movie-going experience, screen technology and manufacturing. In this excerpt, Mark discusses the latest developments within Harkness Screens as the world leading screen technology company continues to support the growth of cinema globally.

Differentiating the cinema going experience

Acclaimed Jazz historian Ted Goia sits down with Harkness Screens CEO Mark Ashcroft to talk about the movie industry, the movie-going experience, screen technology and manufacturing. In this excerpt, Mark discusses the increasing capability of cinema technology and its ability to provide an unrivalled experience for content creators.

Developing screen technology for the future

Acclaimed Jazz historian Ted Goia sits down with Harkness Screens CEO Mark Ashcroft to talk about the movie industry, the movie-going experience, screen technology and manufacturing. In this excerpt, Mark discusses the next generation developments in screen technology aimed at supporting new technologies such as 4D and 5D and directing light better from the screen towards audiences and creating more compelling immersive experiences.