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Two artists in Walthamstow set out to take their street off the grid, kickstarting a solar-powered energy revolution.
Inspired by lockdown mutual aid initiatives, artist-activists Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn decided to turn their street into an energy-generating powerhouse – a prototype for a new way of living, with the hope of galvanising a wider push towards sustainable alternatives. Directed by the duo, POWER STATION charts their turbulent journey, from pitching the idea to their neighbours and sleeping on the roof of their home to raising finance and launching a bid for a Christmas number one single. By turns funny and heartwarming, Powell and Edelstyn’s film is a vibrant portrait of their local neighbourhood, and a charming testament to the power of art in changing minds about what could be possible.
Contains references to racism and death
Inspired by lockdown mutual aid initiatives, artist-activists Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn decided to turn their street into an energy-generating powerhouse – a prototype for a new way of living, with the hope of galvanising a wider push towards sustainable alternatives. Directed by the duo, POWER STATION charts their turbulent journey, from pitching the idea to their neighbours and sleeping on the roof of their home to raising finance and launching a bid for a Christmas number one single. By turns funny and heartwarming, Powell and Edelstyn’s film is a vibrant portrait of their local neighbourhood, and a charming testament to the power of art in changing minds about what could be possible.
Contains references to racism and death
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Premiere statusWorld premiere
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Director(s)Hilary Powell, Dan Edelstyn
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Country(s)United Kingdom
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Year2025
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Duration100 mins
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Executive producer(s)Jessica Edwards, Christopher Hird / Dartmouth Film
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Producer(s)Dan Edelstyn / Optimistic , Hilary Powell / Optimistic , Christopher Hird
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CinematographyLeonie Rousham, Natalie Sloan, Dan Edelstyn, Hilary Powell, Sheridan Flynn
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EditingNatalie Sloan, Alice Powell
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SoundRob Walker
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Language(s)English
