Cortina Productions, Inc.

18/02/2025

We are very excited to announce that Alexis Johnson has joined the Cortina Productions team as an Interactive Production Assistant! Alexis started in the production department as a project hire and quickly became a full-time production assistant, working across departments to develop engaging interactive media. She brings a background in computer science, writing, and project management.

“I’m excited to work at the intersection of creativity and technology, particularly with how emerging technologies can improve digital learning experiences.”

Please join us in welcoming Alexis to the team!

06/02/2025

We are very excited to announce that Austin Lally has joined the Cortina Productions team as our resident AI expert! As an AI Engineer, Austin helps advance our projects and innovative thinking by researching and implementing AI-driven features. With a background in software development and machine learning, Austin brings extensive knowledge of AI technology. He will help ensure our team remains on the cutting edge of the industry while utilizing best practices in AI advancements.

“With their solution-oriented mindset and culturally significant projects, Cortina felt like a natural fit for me,” states Lally. “I am excited to help define what AI means for clients and within the industry.”

Please join us in welcoming Austin to the team!

16/01/2025

Congratulations to the International African American Museum for winning a Blooloop Innovation Award! This project meant a lot to Cortina and we are thrilled to share in its success!

Click here to learn more about the project: https://innovation-awards.blooloop.com/2024/project/international-african-american-museum/

Ralph Appelbaum Associates Solomon Group

15/01/2025

Congratulations to The People's House: A White House Experience for winning a Blooloop Innovation Award! We loved working on this project with Ralph Appelbaum Associates and Design and Production Incorporated - congrats team!

If you're in the DC area, you'll definitely want to check it out. Click here to learn more: https://innovation-awards.blooloop.com/2024/project/the-peoples-house-a-white-house-experience/

03/01/2025

Congratulations to The People's House: A White House Experience for achieving the #4 spot on USA TODAY 10Best New Museum list!

See all of the winners here: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-new-museum-2025/

Ralph Appelbaum Associates Gensler Design and Production Incorporated

Explore history, culture, and innovation at these 10 new museums, selected as the best in the United States.

20/12/2024

Happy Holidays! ❄️

2024 was a busy year for Cortina and we were happy to celebrate with our annual end of year events, including our year in review presentation, secret Cortini gift exchange, donations to Comfort Cases, and a holiday party at a local restaurant.

We hope our friends and colleagues have a wonderful holiday season! Cortina Productions will be closed 12/24-12/26 and 12/31-1/1 to give our staff some well deserved time off.

12/12/2024

Congratulations to The People's House: A White House Experience for being on USA TODAY 10Best New Museum list!

Vote here! https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-new-museum-2025/

Ralph Appelbaum Associates Gensler Design and Production Incorporated

Voting for the Best New Museum is open! Cast your vote daily to help pick the 2025 10Best Readers' Choice Award for Best New Museum.

13/11/2024

Congrats to this year's New Jersey Hall of Fame Inductees and to the entire project team!

📷: C&G Partners

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween! Cortina celebrated with our annual chili cook-off and pumpkin carving contest 🎃

03/10/2024

We are very pleased to announce that the new Blue Planet Theater at Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center has received a Gold Award for the Southeastern Museums Conference-SEMC Technology Competition. Congratulations to the entire team!

To find out more about the project, please visit https://www.cortinaproductions.com/gwinnett-theater-wins-semc-gold-award/

26/09/2024

We are excited to announce that the Intro Film at Boston Bruins Heritage Hall won an ISHY Award from the International Sports Heritage Association.

Congratulations to the whole Bruins team and The Sports Museum!

23/09/2024

Take a sneak peek of The People's House: A White House Experience with the Today Show!

First Lady Jill Biden gives TODAY a first look inside the new interactive exhibit called “The People’s House” in Washington D.C. It features a 360-degree projection that transports visitors into spaces inside the White House, a full-scale reproduction of the Oval Office and more.

23/09/2024

We are excited to announce the grand opening of The People's House: A White House Experience! This immersive educational adventure offers a free, behind-the-scenes peek into the rich history of the Executive Mansion, conveniently located just a block away from the White House itself.

Working closely with the The White House Historical Association, Ralph Appelbaum Associates, and Design and Production Incorporated, Cortina Productions created a series of immersive interactive moments transporting visitors into the White House.

Click here to learn more:

Get ready for a thrilling journey through White House history with "The People’s House: A White House Experience.” This immersive educational adventure

13/08/2024

La Nube, an exciting new children’s museum and STEAM discovery center in El Paso, TX, is officially open to the public!

Spanning more than 70,000 square feet across four stories, the unique museum caters to the kid in all of us with hands-on interactives and fun learning experiences that invite imagination, creativity, and exploration.

19/07/2024

“Forces for Change: Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women’s Activism" is now open at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

16/07/2024

We are very excited to announce that Olivia Penn has joined the Cortina Productions team as a Junior Interactive Designer! With her background in UX design and arts education, Olivia brings demonstrated artistry and creative approaches. She works with our interactive team to translate concepts into engaging designs based on client and user feedback.

“I am excited about working with Cortina because I get to work with museums that I grew up going to!” comments Penn. “I look forward to helping create a positive impact on future generations.”

Please join us in welcoming Olivia to the team!

27/06/2024

Congratulations to the entire project team!

Vue Orleans is an unprecedented cultural attraction and observation experience situated in a national historical landmark, the former World Trade Center.