Private Project

Actionism

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.

  • Michael Shaw
    Director
  • Michael Shaw
    Producer
  • Ellie Meredith
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    25 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 30, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    9,422 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    France, United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    MP4
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Michael Shaw

Michael had transitioned away from advertising and marketing agencies in London to documentary filmmaking, where he shares impactful stories about environmental or social issues in mountain regions. He is a self-shooting director and climber who can operate cameras and direct talent in harsh mountain conditions.

The documentaries that Michael has created has helped non-profits and charities alike to achieve huge goals that support their cause. His documentaries have raise over £200,000 for under-developed schools in Nepal for Classrooms In The Clouds, his Green Mountain Pioneers film which premiered at COP28 has initiated dozens of environmental and sustainability projects across the Alps, and his most recent project with SoulKind CIC has told the deeper and more vulnerable sides of people's stories who have overcome adversity of their physical disabilities and challenges through mountaineering and the great outdoors.

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Director Statement

When I first wanted to transition away from the advertising and marketing industry in London to a more impactful and purposeful direction, I stumbled across The Re-Action Collective which spoke to me so clearly. We shared the same values of wanting to make a difference in the world but we aren't your typical climate activists. We believe in action as the answer, no matter how big or small, but it would inadvertently lead to something bigger. A community. And I instantly felt like I was part of it.

I personally resonated with Ellie's story and wanted to take the opportunity to collaborate with someone who is like-minded on the issue, and is on a mission to find their place in the madness. That's where I was only a couple years ago, and through finding my community who share my values and goals has lead me to encourage others to find this for themselves too.