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Why dinosaurs sos
2025

Enzian Theater Maitland, FL

with

Jimmy Waldron

Educator; Paleontologist; Founder, Dinosaurs Will Always Be Awesome

and

Elaine Howard

Producer

Why Dinosaurs?— Everybody loves dinosaurs!

Enzian explores why everybody loves dinosaurs with Why Dinosaurs? Executive Producers Jimmy Waldron and Elaine Howard, who join us for a post-film Q&A and meet and greet! In partnership with Dinosaurs Will Always Be Awesome, this event features an interactive display before and after the film, including a photo opportunity with Poe, the animatronic Deinonychus.

Enzian Theater Maitland, FL

Film Synopsis

A documentary about dinosaurs and the people who love them.

    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 on a journey around the world, interviewing world renowned paleontologists about the latest dinosaur research, digging up real dinosaur bones, and encountering dinosaur fanatics of all walks of life.

    Photo credit: Pinto Productions

    About the Speaker

    Jimmy Waldron is an accomplished educator and paleontologist with over a decade of experience teaching and developing innovative STEM programs for diverse audiences. As the founder of Dinosaurs Will Always Be Awesome (DWABA, Inc.)—Central Florida’s only NAICS-accredited Mobile Natural History Dinosaur Museum—Jimmy combines his expertise in paleontology with a passion for accessible, hands-on education.

    Jimmy’s teaching career began in Orange County Public Schools, where he developed curriculum-aligned programs fostering student engagement with natural history and science. He later served as an Educational Instructor at the Orlando Science Center, designing and delivering standards-based educational content for K-12 students through interactive workshops, camps, and museum programming.

    Elaine Howard is certified in fossil lab and fieldwork by the Wyoming Dinosaur Center, has participated in numerous dinosaur digs, and made friends from all over the world. For the past five years, Elaine has served an executive producer of the award-winning documentary, WHY DINOSAURS? by father and son team, Tony and James Pinto. Elaine is also a certified coach and motivational speaker on a mission to encourage others to maximize their potential and keep moving forward with passion and purpose. As an Instagram Content Creator, Elaine enjoys sharing her passion for paleontology with the world in a fun and entertaining way. Check out her instagram page @Dinosaurlaine