ACTionism

• Duration: 41 minutes
• Director: Michael Shaw
• Country: United Kingdom, France
• Year: 2024
• Rating: (U)

Join us for an evening all about Youth and its response to Climate Anxiety!

ACTionism - 25min
Made by RE-ACTION Collective and directed by Michael Shaw
"19-year-old Ellie Meredith, like many young people, grapples with deep-seated anxiety over the climate crisis. Struggling with the uncertainty of her future, she finds solace in new friends Gavin and Heather, who introduce her to the concept of a global community united by shared values. Together, they explore how collective efforts can bring about meaningful change, starting with their work in the Re-Action Collective, an organisation that tackles waste issues within the outdoor sportswear industry. Ellie realises that being part of a proactive, global community helps ease her climate anxiety and provides her with the strength to face the future with hope."

Climate Anxiety - 16min
Made by Cambridge Moviemakers and directed by John Yates 
"The majority of young people are worried about climate change and fearful for their future. In this short film young people, parents and professionals discuss their experience of climate anxiety and describe activities and sources of support that they find helpful."