Egg thieves rob the nests of rare birds while a UK national police initiative named “Operation Easter” tries to stop them. The thieves are motivated not by money but by desire for the beauty of the egg and the thrill of the chase. Thousands of eggs confiscated in police raids have been found strapped under beds, beneath floorboards, and in secret rooms. With unprecedented access to the most notorious and inconspicuous perpetrators, Poached delves into the psychology of the egg collectors as they confront their destructive obsession.

Director: Timothy Wheeler

Producer: Steve Brown,

Cinematographer: Timothy Wheeler

Editor: Eric Myerson

Music: Mark Orton

Additional Credits: Aerial Photography: Malcolm Beard, Co-Producer: Aaron Goldberg, Co-Producer: Timothy Wheeler

Director and EMMY-nominated cinematographer Timothy Wheeler’s feature The Other Shore premiered at SXSW 2013, broadcast on Showtime, and is distributed internationally by Shine. Other credits include Discovery, PBS, Al Jazeera, and Vice. Timothy has a Master’s in Journalism from UC Berkeley and has enjoyed travel and work in 60+ countries.

Public Film Contact
Steve Brown
Ignite Channel
poached@ignitechannel.com
(650) 503-3365

Publicity Contact
Timothy Wheeler
timothy@doclifefilms.com