Tina Ratterman
BIG & Digital
As a specialist in film marketing and distribution, Tina founded BIG & Digital, LLC in March 2009. BIG & Digital distributes films worldwide to IMAX® and Giant Screen Theaters in museums and planetariums. The industry has transitioned from 15/70mm film projectors to digital and laser projection in most locations.
Tina’s expertise includes developing relationships with film buyers and museum teams and managing the delivery of the content to the theaters. She also oversees the development of comprehensive film marketing campaigns including the Poster Key Art , Educator Guides, and advertising tools for theaters to use and to market the films. Tina works with film producers to help them take their concept from development and production to release. Since passion fuels Tina’s drive for success, she spends her time on projects that make a positive impact on people or the world around us.
She created the Cinema Learning Challenge, a Field Trip Program for Las Vegas students to see films on the giant screen and engage in hands-on activities with experts for an engaging and fun learning experience. The Program added Virtual Field Trips in 2020 has served over 5500 students since spring 2018. She is a former Board Member (2017-2020) of the Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA). Tina has actively participated on the marketing and executive committees. Prior to a career in distribution, Tina worked for the Louisville Science Center & IMAX Theater as Marketing and PR Director and was the film buyer for the museum. Tina is a native of Louisville, Kentucky and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Louisville.