Burrowing Owls: A Love Story

Screening Information

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Start Time: 1:52 PM
Runtime: 55 minutes 57 seconds
Location: Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center
50 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201

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Film Description

Burrowing Owls: A Love Story follows a colony of burrowing owls living in the shadow of a former Cold War military depot. As the small but resilient predators struggle to survive in a rapidly changing environment, a dedicated owl biologist works to protect the fragile population from extinction. Through the story of a young family of owls learning to grow up in the wild, the film explores the challenges facing wildlife conservation and the race to preserve species threatened by habitat loss and environmental change.

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Director:

Alan Lacy is an award-winning filmmaker, conservationist, and founder of Reel Earth Films. His work focuses on wildlife conservation and the natural world, capturing powerful stories that inspire audiences to care about the planet. His first film, Gray Area: Wolves of the Southwest, received international recognition and festival awards. Alan’s work has aired on National Geographic, Disney+, and PBS Nature, with additional projects scheduled to air on the BBC and BBC iPlayer.