First-time filmmakers with a passion for documentaries (and dinosaurs).
Seven years ago, Tony and his dinosaur-obsessed son, James, embarked on a journey around the world to uncover people's fascination with dinosaurs, and to learn how to become a paleontologist.
Their goal is to inspire future scientists and artists in all STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) disciplines using dinosaurs--and paleontology--as the hook.
James recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a double major in Geology and Biology, and was awarded a graduate fellowship to the University of Southern California, as well as a National Science Foundation research grant.
Best Animation in a Documentary
WHY DINOSAURS?
LA Film & Documentary Award
Los Angeles
2025
Best Original Score for a Documentary
WHY DINOSAURS?
International Film Music Critics Award (IFMCA)
2025
Best of Ventura County
WHY DINOSAURS?
SIMI Film Fest
Simi Valley
2024
Best Feature Documentary
WHY DINOSAURS?
South Dakota Film Festival
Aberdeen
2024
Best Documentary Feature + Audience Award
WHY DINOSAURS?
Wyoming International Film Festival
Cheyenne
2024
Nominee: Futurewave Feature
WHY DINOSAURS?
Seattle International Film Festival
Seattle
2024
Best Director - Feature Doc
WHY DINOSAURS?
London Director Awards
London
College
UC Santa Barbara (Tony)
Double Major: Film Studies & English Literature
19951998
College
UC Berkeley (James)
Double Major: Integrated Biology & Geological Sciences
2021Present
Hometown
Simi Valley, California
"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." - J.R.R. Tolkien
"Do, or do not. There is no try." - Yoda
First-time filmmakers with a passion for documentaries (and dinosaurs).
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