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Stewart Filmscreen


People who know motion pictures prefer Stewart projection screens because they want to enjoy the best possible picture—vibrant color, sharp contrast, and rich detail. In fact, filmmakers have long relied on Stewart screens in the making of their films—in special effects creation as well as in the editing and production processes. Studio screening rooms and film production houses around the globe trust Stewart screen quality to such an extent that it is the industry standard reference material for color balance, details, and textures. Filmmakers know that the secret to achieving the best possible image is to use the very best screen—an Academy Award®-winning Stewart projection screen. Even the home of Oscars®, the state-of-the-art Kodak Theater in Hollywood, uses Stewart screens. Your screen is manufactured in the same way, by the same craftsmen, as the screens used by people who really know how a film should look.



What makes a great image in any environment?


High contrast—the difference between the brightest white and the deepest black on the screen. The wider the range, the better the image, colors, rich textures, and shadow details. That is why theaters have traditionally been dark rooms—to keep the blacks black. Ambient light competes with projected light, washing out the image.

Thinking out of the box

Projectors today are powerful, producing very bright images. Manufacturers specify a contrast ratio, say 800:1 (white: black). However, this contrast ratio is measured at the projector itself, and not the viewing surface. What matters to you is the contrast ratio at the screen, since that is what you see. Ambient light (from windows, lamps, or projected light bouncing off walls or ceiling) affects the contrast at the screen. A dark room built to eliminate ambient light has long been the way to ensure an optimal image. Now, Stewart screens with active reflective coatings allow breaking out of the “dark box” and enjoying a vibrant image in any environment.


Gray screen technology


For environments with high ambient light, a gray screen enhances black levels, therefore improving your image contrast. However, gray alone is not enough; you need Stewart’s specialized optical coating to achieve a full range of brightness and dynamic color range. In fact, the first Stewart screen to introduce this technology, FireHawk, won more industry awards in one year than any other projection screen in history.

Where you cannot control the environment, control the contrast

There is no single magic screen material—every application has unique demands. Selecting the right screen involves consideration of various factors such as projector type, fixed or retractable screen, viewing angles, ambient light conditions, seating layout, and image size. Stewart offers a screen material for every environment, so let us help you determine the one that is best for you.

Screen chemistry

To provide consistent quality and innovation year after year, you need the right ingredients and understanding of the science involved in perceiving projected images. That is what we do. We make multiple screens for special circumstances & customized applications that we are constantly thinking about the technology behind precision projection surfaces.

Seamless screen surface

Projection screens must be seamless to ensure superb image quality. Seams will not only distort your image, but also reduce resolution and contrast levels. Stewart manufactures seamless screen materials up to 40ft. by 90ft. for a picture perfect image for any application.

Superior quality control

Stewart achieves consistent top-of-the-line quality by controlling all critical steps in the screen production process. If you were to visit our facility, you would see something very unusual. We make the screen fabric from raw materials; we do not buy it ready-made. We manufacturer each screen to fit your exact need. Each product is inspected carefully every step of the way, and then packaged with extreme care for delivery. Our team of craftsman are well-trained, experienced, and know quality from start to finish.

Service—we think about you, not just the screen

There is a lot that goes in to choosing the right screen: things like ambient lighting, viewing angles, projector type. Based on our years of experience, we have the knowledge to help you make the right choice. If you have questions in regards to the use or maintenance of a Stewart projection screen, we are here to help. Dealers have voted to give Stewart the Inside Track Award for Best Customer Service for several years running.

Exceptional Credentials

The team building your screen is made up of the same craftsman who are building screens for Mission Control (NASA), flight simulators, AMC theaters, “Circle vision” for Disney’s EPCOT Center, Disney California Adventure, special effect screens for Lucasfilm, and more. Only Stewart Filmscreen has the capabilities to build custom projection screen products for these unique projects.


This is the first Stewart retractable screen created especially for the lifestyle customer. With a beautiful new housing, the Cabaret Screen offers an innovative approach to roll down screens. It's perfect for creating media rooms in family rooms, recreation rooms, or any living space within the home. The stylish removable aluminum valance comes in various finishes, and can be customized with the color or fabric of the client’s choosing. Customization can either be done on site or at Stewart’s factory. Its sleek and contemporary design makes it possible to install a front projection system into any size space, with any décor and even though it is exposed it can seamlessly blend into the environment. The expandable and interchangeable design of the Cabaret Screen allows for future creativity.

In addition to being a beautiful enhancement to any multimedia environment, the Cabaret Screen is constructed to make installation quick and easy with level bubbles included. Also, the sliding adjustable wall-mount bracket allows installers to make adjustments from the front. A cable management system is built-into the frame to ensure an uncluttered appearance hiding power and home automation connections. The ease and flexibility of installation extends to the motor unit as well, giving installers the option of using any motor they choose including Lutron QS and Legacy 120v quiet motors.



We all love our technology but sometimes we just don't want to see it. With the rising popularity of multi-purpose media rooms, hidden solutions such as in-wall speakers and retractable projection screens help disguise electronics from view. But what about fixed projection screens and flat panel TV's? How can you integrate them into a living space without them taking over the look and feel of the room?

The Stewart Media Décor is an innovative and elegant deployment system that conceals a front or rear projection screen (even flat panel TVs) with exquisite artwork, providing homeowners, interior designers, systems integrators, and homebuilders a sophisticated and tasteful solution to discretely camouflage entertainment centers in residences or business boardrooms. 

The customized frame compliments the surrounding décor, and using a patented floating hem-bar and magnetic tensioning system, personalized artwork is silently and smoothly lowered, within the frame, to hide anything behind it. When the homeowner wants to use the projection system, at the touch of a button, the artwork magically rises and reveals the screen. 

The Stewart Media Décor collection consists of a diverse selection of world-renowned artwork though customers can choose to use their own custom art or photography. Businesses can use the Stewart Media Décor system as digital signage incorporating business art and logos.

The artwork contained within the Stewart Media Décor uses the Giclee (pronounced Zhee-Clay) printing technology. This is a new high-speed process that fires infinitely small pixels of rich, vibrant inks onto a special canvas material, rendering smooth, consistent and museum-quality reproductions. A UV protectant is then applied to the canvas, forming an invisible non-yellowing and crack resistant topcoat.


Stewart Filmscreen is pleased to introduce a complete family of custom motorized window shading products designed to meet the outside-light-control requirements of every room in your home.

As the world’s leading manufacturer of superior quality cinema projection screens, no one knows the importance of light control better than Stewart.

The Blackout Shade provides complete light blocking performance, utilizing the finest quality fabrics in a wide variety of deep, rich colors and your choice of textures. When combined with our custom Light Lock channels, you can be assured of total privacy as well. Automation options also provide opportunities for advanced security measures no other product can duplicate!

The Solar Shade employs the latest in beautiful technical fabrics from 3G Mermet. Solar shading offers not only attractive and convenient solutions for light and glare control issues, but effective reduction (up to 99%) of incoming UV rays. Now you can protect your valuable furniture, flooring and artwork from harmful effects of the sun, while still retaining your visual connection with the outside world.

With a little imagination, Stewart motorized roller shade systems can be designed to tackle a variety of technical, decorative, or design issues. And Stewart quality fits in any room, not just in your home cinema.

Stewart shading products are engineered to be simple to install, easy to operate, and pleasing to look at. Stewart shades are easy on the ears, using the latest in whisper-quiet motor technology from Lutron and our own Legacy 120v. Headbox pockets are available for recessing your Stewart shade system into the ceiling, and our engineers will tackle virtually any installation dilemma.

Stewart shading systems are built to virtually any control specification. From the basic hard-wired wall switch to IR, RF, RS 232 all the way to the latest Z Wave interface, we’ve got you covered.

Complete outside light control. Security. Comfort. Convenience. With quality Stewart window shading systems, you get it all.


And More...

Come in to Audio High to learn about all the products from Stewart to help you enjoy your movies and beautify your home.