Soames Summerhays

Pioneering the realm of nature and wildlife documentaries, Soames Summerhays was born in 1947 in Bristol, England. His active directorial years spanned from 1973 to 2012, during which he specialized in the genres of documentary and short films, with "Ocean Wilds" and "The Living Edens" standing out as his most acclaimed works. Although he didn't garner awards at major film festivals, his work was recognized by the likes of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, earning him an Emmy nomination. Summerhays was known for his ability to make the natural world accessible and intriguing to audiences, thanks to his unique narrative style and stunning cinematography. As a person, Soames Summerhays was a man who found poetry in the pulse of the natural world, forever striving to capture its myriad wonders through his lens.