ACTionism

• Duration: 25 minutes
• Director: Michael Shaw
• Country: United Kingdom, France
• Year: 2024
• Rating: (U)

19-year-old Ellie Meredith, who, 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.