Award-Winning Documentary Showcasing Nature’s Resilience to be Screened at London Event
London, UK – An award-winning documentary highlighting the remarkable transformation of a former intensive dairy farm into a thriving haven for wildlife will be screened at a special event in London next month.
Heal Rewilding, a national charity dedicated to restoring biodiversity in the UK, will host the screening of “Heal the Land” on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. The event, taking place at the London offices of Slaughter and May in the City, will begin with complimentary drinks and canapés, followed by the 25-minute documentary and a live Q&A session with members of the Heal team and the film’s director.
Filmed entirely at Heal Somerset during 2024, “Heal the Land” tells the story of Heal Rewilding’s ambitious project to transform the ecologically depleted farm into a flourishing landscape for nature and people. Through stunning cinematography and expert insight, the film captures a journey of discovery, challenge, and hope.
Attendees will witness astonishing new wildlife arrivals, an increasingly diverse range of species and habitats, and compelling evidence of how quickly nature can recover when given the space and opportunity to thrive. At a time when England is recognized as one of the most nature-depleted countries on Earth, the film serves as a powerful reminder that nature recovery is both possible and urgently needed.
The documentary was created by wildlife filmmakers Tom Francome of Planet House Productions and Hayley Smith of Pictus Productions, who volunteered more than 100 days of their time to produce the film. Post-production was undertaken pro bono by Films@59, an award-winning team whose credits include some of David Attenborough’s most celebrated wildlife films. Together, their expertise and dedication have helped create a cinematic-quality record of a rewilding project in its early stages, capturing moments of beauty, resilience, and ecological renewal.
The event will also feature a live Q&A session with Heal Rewilding CEO Jan Stannard, Rewilding Ranger Daniel Hill, and the film’s director, Tom Francome. The discussion, hosted by Sarah Winchester, Director of Heal Rewilding, will explore the challenges and opportunities facing nature recovery in the UK, as well as the lessons learned from Heal Somerset.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to network and discuss with individuals and organizations seeking to drive positive change for nature in the face of ongoing biodiversity decline.
Sarah Winchester, Director of Heal Rewilding, said, “Heal the Land is ultimately a story about hope. It shows what can happen when we give nature the chance to recover and demonstrates that meaningful change is possible, even in landscapes that have been intensively managed for decades. We are delighted to bring the film to London and look forward to sharing this inspiring story with new audiences.”
Tickets for the event are priced at £18 per person.
Event Details:
What: Screening of “Heal the Land” and live Q&A
When: Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Where: Slaughter and May, London
Tickets: £18
About Heal Rewilding:
Heal Rewilding is a registered charity dedicated to raising money, buying land in England, and rewilding it to help nature recovery, climate action, and well-being. Through rebuilding wildlife populations, community involvement, and storytelling, Heal aims to reconnect people with nature and help tackle the climate and ecological crises. The charity purchased its first rewilding site, Heal Somerset, in December 2022, which is open for free public access 50 weeks a year.
For further information:
Katie Stearn-Mills, katie.stearn-mills@healrewilding.org.uk, 07594 121320
Jan Stannard, jan@healrewilding.org.uk, 07710 171704
Images to accompany the story can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1McNsJ3XFBM4Gk5ofYi_fgaS47AthU-4y?usp=sharing
Heal’s website is at www.healrewilding.org.uk
