Best Documentary Feature Film

WHY DINOSAURS?

Feature Documentary

Session 10: 4:00pm-6:00pm - September 15th

Completed on:

January 1, 2024

Location:

USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Morocco, China, Argentina

Runtime:

1:34:09

Language:

English

Director(s)

Tony & James Pinto

Writer(s)

Tony & James Pinto

Producer(s)

James L Pinto, Tara Pinto, Tony Pinto, Kallie Moore, Dr. Dean Lomax, Dr. Nizar Ibrahim

Key Cast

Colin Trevorrow, Dean Cundey, ASC, Phil Tippett, Glen McIntosh, Jack Horner, Dr. Scott Sampson, Dr. Phil Currie, Dr. Dean Lomax, Dr. Nizar Ibrahim, Dr. Jingmai O'Connor, Kallie Moore

Other Credits

Editors: Tony Pinto; Music: Raphaël Dargent; Colorist: Tashi Trieu; Sound Design: Anna Cassady

Synopsis

From prestigious museums and universities, to blockbuster films, amusement park rides, video games, and toys--dinosaurs have always fascinated us. But, why? WHY DINOSAURS? follows dino-obsessed youth James Pinto and his filmmaker father (Tony Pinto) on a journey around the world, interviewing world renowned paleontologists about the latest dinosaur research, and encountering dinosaur fanatics of all walks of life. Together they track down the filmmakers behind Jurassic Park and Jurassic World, see the world’s largest dinosaur toy collection, dig up some real dinosaur bones, and attempt to discover why everybody loves dinosaurs!

Statement from Filmmaker

This film has been a dream come true for two first-time filmmakers, especially being able to spend time traveling and working together before James left for college. WHY DINOSAURS? is a timeless story that will hopefully inspire girls and boys around the world to pursue science in a variety of disciplines--not just Paleontology--as well as boost attendance at natural history museums for decades to come.

Student Film

First Time Filmmaker

Yes