Logo with a stylized 'S' and the text 'Science on Screen'

The Ouray International Film Festival proudly presents Science on Screen®, an innovative film series that brings the worlds of cinema and science together for an unforgettable experience. Each screening features thought-provoking films paired with expert guest speakers who explore scientific topics, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the world through the lens of film.

Science on Screen® is a nationwide initiative led by the Coolidge Corner Theatre with major support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.


Poster for 'Drowned Land' featuring a surreal water scene with a sunset, trees lining a river, herons standing in water, and text overlay.

June 21, 2025 @10am

The Future of Water: Drowned Land with Colleen Thurston and Tanya Ishikawa

Ouray, CO - The Wright Opera House

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Black poster featuring numerous purple silhouettes of moths and butterflies, with a small moon in the upper right corner, and the title 'Nocturnes' at the bottom along with various film credits and logos.

May 24, 2025 @7pm [FREE]

“The Mountain Science of Nocturnes: Bugs, Climate, and Research from the Himalayas to Silverton” 

Silverton, CO - The PowerHouse

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March 7, 2025 @ 7pm

“Living in Bear Country in a Time of Climate Change and Increased Tourism: Bears of Durango with Dr. Heather Johnson & CJ Brafford”

Ouray, CO - The Wright Opera House 

Poster for the documentary film "Bears of Durango" featuring a person holding three bear cubs outdoors. The poster includes awards from various wildlife film festivals and a quote from Dr. Heather Johnson.
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