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What Was The Oxford Citizens Assembly on Climate Change?

In Autumn 2019, Oxford was the first UK city to hold a Citizens Assembly on Climate Change.

The Oxford Citizens Assembly on Climate Change was held over two full weekends (28-29 September 2019 and 19- 20 October 2019) at the Said Business School in Oxford city centre.

The Assembly were tasked with answering the question – "Should Oxford seek to achieve net zero carbon sooner than the 2050 deadline set by Government?", and Assembly Members looked at topics of buildings, transport, waste, and energy production.

  • Sharon Woodward
    Director
  • Lauren Edwards
    Producer
  • Mish Tullar
    Producer
  • Sharon Woodward
    Camera
  • Sharon Woodward
    Editor
  • Sharon Woodward
    Sound
  • Niwel
    Music
    Morning Lights
  • Lauren Edwards
    Assistant Camera
  • Mish Tullar
    Executive Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Other
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 22, 2019
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    HD Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Tagore International Film Festival
    West Bengal, India
    India
    July 31, 2020
    (Outstanding Achievement Award) Film On Nature/ Environment / Wildlife
  • Tagore International Film Festival
    West Bengal, India
    India
    July 31, 2020
    Winner Educational Film
  • Malnad International Wildlife and Environmental Film Festival
    1491/2, 5th main, e block, 2nd stage, rajajinagar, Bangalore - 10 Bangalore, Outside US/Canada 560010
    India
    October 3, 2021
    Finalist
  • ​ The T U L U M WE Film Festival
    Quintana Roo 77780 Mexico
    Mexico
    September 1, 2022
Distribution Information
  • Communications Team Oxford City Council St Aldate's Chamber, St. Aldate's Oxford OX1 1BX
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Sharon Woodward

Award winning filmmaker, first break in television was in 1984 with the then new Channel 4's Eleventh Hour, Youth Series 'Turn It Up'. Went on to train at Newport Film School, The National Film and Television School and in the cutting rooms of BBC Wales and Tyne Tees Television. Specialized from 2003 - 2010 in running media projects with young people with physical and learning disabilities.
During 2010 to 2018 was a freelance filmmaker, project manager and media tutor. Working with charities, corporate organizations, educational establishments, individuals and community groups with a particular interest in social history and archaeology.

In August 2018 was offered the exciting opportunity to join the Communications Team at Oxford City Council in the UK.

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Director Statement

I was fortunate to be given the opportunity to document the Oxford’s Citizens Assembly on Climate Change. I was able to complete two factual documentation films on the event and process. Also live stream the two weekends in September and October. This was a first for me and a huge learning experience.

The videos have had a life outside of the assembly and continue to promote discussion and debate.