The Pine Hunters - Seeking Out The Last Wild Scots Pine
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.

Important Information
Venue: Stamford Arts Centre, Theatre
Tickets: £14 (£12 conc.) £10 RGS members
Running Time: 1 hour 50 mins
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