"Just wanted to thank you all for an awesome evening. It was a pleasure to host you and the film. Thank you for travelling to be part of the event, and for bringing all your energy to the pre-program poster signing and post-screening audience Q&A. I'll never think of Spinosaurus the same again. Congratulations on the film!"

 

Amanda Sciandra
Adult Programming Manager; Office of Education, Outreach and Visitor Experience
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (Washington, D.C.)

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“If there is anything that shows why we should support Paleontology as a public institution, to support it financially so it can operate, this film does a brilliant job of it.”

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Jim Kirkland, PhD
Utah State Paleontologist, Utah Geological Survey (Salt Lake City, UT)

 

Note: This screening was a fundraiser for the Utah Friends of Paleontology, hosted by Clark Planetarium in conjunction with the Natural History Museum of Utah, Utah Geological Survey, Utah Bureau of Land Management, Utah State University Prehistoric Museum, University of Utah Museum of Geology, and Brigham Young University Museum of Paleontology.

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“Thank you so much for being part of Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2024 and helping make it such a success! The screening and Q&A for WHY DINOSAURS was a high point of the festival, and you helped us deliver our most ambitious event to date. The WHY DINOSAURS team were outstanding, both knowledgeable and engaging, as well as great fun, helping us to deliver an outstanding weekend of scientific learning, fun and conversation. Many, many thanks, on behalf of Lyme Regis Museum and the Directors of the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival CIC.”

 

Wayne Earp, Chair of the Fossil Festival CIC
Bridget Houseago, Lyme Regis Museum Director (Dorset, United Kingdom)

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“The screening of WHY DINOSAURS at the Desert Museum was a huge success! The theater was filled to capacity, and even young children were rapt to the end. The interviews, visuals, animations, sound track, pacing and storyline are all wonderfully engaging. WHY DINOSAURS celebrates the power of childhood curiosity, nurtured by caring adults, to motivate future studies in STEM and drive discoveries that can benefit all of us in the future.”
 
Debra Colodner, PhD
Director of Conservation Education and Science, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (Tucson, AZ)

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“I had the pleasure of screening WHY DINOSAURS at Bristol Aquarium in June, and it quickly became my favourite event we've hosted. The documentary captivates audiences of all ages, and witnessing the enthusiasm of guests for dinosaurs and palaeontology was truly heartwarming. In collaboration with Bristol Museum, we offered attendees the chance to delve deeper into the subject and even interact with real fossils after the film. The WHY DINOSAURS team were wonderful to work with, and we wish them every success in the future!”

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Chloe O’Dell
Operations Supervisor: Catering and Events, Bristol Aquarium (Bristol, UK)

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“The Ekalaka premiere of WHY DINOSAURS during the 12th Annual Dino Shindig was a resounding success! Attendees from all over the globe enjoyed the documentary's focus on the "why" behind the public interest in paleontology and enjoyed the nostalgia invoked by scenes from dinosaur films and roadside attractions. Parents who brought their kids to the Shindig also really connected with Tony's story of raising a dinosaur-obsessed son!”

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Sabre Moore, Ph.D. 
Executive Director, Carter County Museum (Ekalaka, MT)

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“The Enzian screening of WHY DINOSAURS was an unforgettable experience. The film itself was an inspiring mix of science, wonder, and storytelling that made the audience see dinosaurs in a whole new light. What truly elevated the event, though, was the live presentation and interactive fossil exhibition (and a big dino replica for photoshoots!). Getting to handle fossils and engage directly with a team so passionate about the experience brought the prehistoric world to life in a way no screen alone could. It truly was a blast for both kids and adults alike.”

 

Tim Anderson
Programming Manager, Enzian Theater (Orlando, FL)

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“What a magnificent way to share a child's passion and see them learn through experience and exploration. Our audience was fully engaged with each expert visited and each amateur dinosaur lover interviewed. It was also educational to have one of the executive producers at our event to follow up with what James is doing today in his studies. I look forward to seeing what he will do in his career!”

 

Shannon Haddock
Program Specialist, Hoover Library

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“Torch employees and their families thoroughly enjoyed watching WHY DINOSAURS at our local theater. It was both entertaining and educational. The Q&A panel with the Director and paleontologists from the film was particularly inspiring, especially for the children. Definitely one of our best company events.”

 

Brad Walker
President, Torch Technologies, Inc. (Huntsville, AL)

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"Thanks again for bringing WHY DINOSAURS way out here to the Big Bend of Texas. The audience really enjoyed the documentary and appreciated the remote Q&A afterwards. Dinosaurs are a great way to get people involved in the Earth and Life Sciences, and films like this play a big part in that.”

Austin Drews, Master's Student
Sul Ross State University (Alpine, TX)