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
No
First Time Filmmaker
Yes