Events

A British story of dissent, drawn from the frontlines of climate resistance. Through the experiences of those who stood in defiance, it traces the quiet unraveling of our protest rights. The film challenges audiences to question what makes dissent effective and where the line of acceptability is.
For two years we documented how the right to protest in the UK is under threat and how environmental defenders, in particular, are being targeted. We have witnessed first hand how they are being silenced in court, criminalised and are receiving disproportionate punishments for nonviolent protest. The right to nonviolent protest is a fundamental pillar of democracy and enshrined in many laws to which the UK government are signatories.

The screening will be followed by a discussion and Q&A with activists Hayles Walsh and Mair Bain. 
Mair is a local science communicator who has been involved with Just Stop Oil, Insulate Britain, Extinction Rebellion and Defend our Juries. She has been imprisoned for nonviolent protest and has self-represented at crown court trials where she was not allowed to use climate science in her defence evidence. .

‘The Forest in Me’ opens out from a personal story about living with uncertainty, to reflect upon quiet possibilities of love and human connection.
The film interweaves the story of Agafya Lykova, an 80-year-old hermit surviving alone in the Siberian Forest who scares bears away by banging on space-rocket debris, a crew simulating life on Mars in isolation on a Hawaiian volcano, and the filmmaker’s child discovering the world. Juxtaposing Siberian forests and volcanic vistas, she draws images from her personal film footage growing up in Hastings, East Sussex, an archive spanning over twenty-five years. Together, these threads form a 'letter to the future' from a mother to her son, reflecting on resilience and timeless human experiences.

The director Rebecca Marshall will join us for a virtual Q&A after the screening.

Join us for an evening of screenings all about beavers, our favourite furry engineers, and their key role in rewilding and land restoration efforts in the UK!

Heal the Land - 25min
Directed by Tom Francome and Hayley Smith
Filmed exclusively on site at Heal Somerset, this 25-minute documentary explores how Heal Rewilding is embarking on an ambitious mission to transform a former, unproductive livestock farm into a resilient haven for wildlife recovery. As the charity enters its second year on the farm in 2024, the film charts its dramatic challenges, makes remarkable discoveries and camera traps reveal some astounding new species arrivals, demonstrating that when you give nature space, it really can begin to bounce back. With England languishing in the bottom 3% of the most nature-depleted countries on Earth, the challenge to restore its biodiversity and kickstart nature recovery has never been more urgent. This film offers hope for the positive change the rewilding movement can bring.

Balancing the Scales - 28min
Directed by by Nina Constable
Made by the Beaver Trust
Balancing the Scales is a powerful, visually stunning documentary that captures hope amid environmental uncertainty. Through candid interviews with leading experts, this film unpacks the intricate relationship between beavers and migratory fish – revealing the opportunities beavers create and the unique challenges they introduce in our modern landscapes. Join this journey of discovery to find a balance between realising the ecological benefits of beaver activity and protecting and preserving endangered migratory fish populations.

Join us for a double screening about lands rights and off-grid living in Devon! 


Dartmoor Calling - 42min
Directed by Charlotte Bill
Who saved Dartmoor? Dartmoor Calling tells the stories of the activists who saved Dartmoor from development in the 1950s, the activists who campaign for and defend land access rights, and the people trying to restore nature on Dartmoor.