An award-winning film shining a spotlight on the reality of farming is set to be screened in North Yorkshire.
Farming on the Edge will be shown at The Station in Richmond, on Friday, May 15 at 7pm, followed by a live panel discussion.
The short documentary recently won Best Documentary at the Sunderland Shorts Film Festival and was developed through the Tees-Swale: Naturally Connected programme.
Chris Woodley-Stewart, director of North Pennines National Landscape, said: "We would like to thank The National Lottery Heritage Fund for supporting this work, as part of our Tees-Swale: Naturally Connected programme.
"This wonderful film is an insight into the reality of farming in the North Pennines and the daily challenges farmers face in what can be a harsh place to work on the land, especially in winter.
"Through Tees-Swale we’re working to share farmers’ voices and show how they are at the forefront of nature recovery."
Produced by the North Pennines National Landscape team in partnership with Film on the Brain, the film follows Paul and Jen Johnson, tenants of the Raby Estate.
It documents a year of their lives in Upper Teesdale and explores their approach to farming in harmony with nature.
Gemma Lord, chief executive of Richmondshire Building Preservation Trust, said: "We’re delighted to host this important screening at The Station.
"Bringing together farmers, conservationists and the wider community for conversations like this is at the heart of what we do.
"These films shine a light on the challenges and opportunities facing our rural landscapes, and we’re proud to provide a space where these stories can be shared and discussed."
The Tees-Swale programme is led by the North Pennines National Landscape team in partnership with the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority.
This five-year initiative works with farmers and landowners to protect nature and restore and connect habitats at a landscape scale.
Farming on the Edge was made possible with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Matthew Wood of Film on the Brain said: "It has been a pleasure to work with Paul exploring his connection with the land and the importance of traditional farming.
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"I’m so pleased that Farming on the Edge has been recognised as Best Documentary."
The evening is aimed at people who love the area and are interested in finding out more about the people living and working here.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion, offering an opportunity to hear directly from those involved in farming and nature recovery.
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