From the debate around deer management and rewilding, to the epic story of the return of the white-tailed eagle to Britain, Ted’s work explores our relationship with nature in the British isles.
In this event, he will talk about what has drawn him to these topics, and the lessons he has learnt through making these films: about ourselves, nature, and the future of our wild places.
The event will feature a screening of Ted’s latest short film, The Pine Hunters, a documentary following two ecologists in search of the last of our ancient wild pine forests.
The film screening will be followed by insights into the film’s production and a Q&A session.
About the speaker
Ted Simpson is a documentary filmmaker specialising in stories from the wild edges. His work intersects society, nature and the environment, exploring complex topics through human stories.
He is passionate about the power of documentary and nonfiction storytelling, and is naturally drawn to nuanced, thought provoking stories that challenge preconceptions.
Ted has achieved awards recognition for his long form cinematic work, including his feature length films, The Eagle With The Sunlit Eye and The Cull - Scotland’s Deer Dilemma.
Booking information
- Advance booking for this event is required.
- To book tickets, please visit The Poly's website. If you have any questions about this event, please email events@rgs.org.
- If you require assistance with your booking, please email
info@thepoly.org or call The Poly's box office at 01326 319461.
Venue information
This talk will be held at The Poly, 24 Church Street, Falmouth, TR11 3EG.
For further information about the accessibility of this venue, please visit The Poly’s website.
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This event has been organised as part of the Society’s Regional Theatres Programme which aims to inform and inspire the public about the diverse world of geography. If you would like to hear more about our events, please sign up to our events mailing list.
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