Climate focus of film at the Croft
Strathearn residents have the chance to explore questions in relation to the global climate crisis during an event at Comrie Croft this weekend.
Climate Action Strathearn is hosting a family day of workshops, craft activities, films and talks on Saturday, September 25.
Titled ‘Are We COP26 Ready?’, the environmental group has issued an invitation to “come and be inspired by the voices of local young people in Strathearn” ahead of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), which is due to take place in Glasgow from October 31 to November 12.
As well as screening short films made by local schools as part of the event, a brand-new Scottish feature documentary - ‘Living Proof’ - will be aired at 1.30pm in association with Comrie Cinema Club.
The film looks for the roots of the climate crisis in Scotland’s post- war history using footage from the National Library of Scotland.
Curator of the archive Emily Munro delves into 150 years of moving image heritage.
The feature-length documentary will be shown in the large heated barn at Comrie Croft, with distanced seating in a wellventilated space.
There will also be an exhibition of schools’ artwork, activism and outdoor activities.
The event is free to attend with a suggested donation of £1.
Susanna Macintyre, of Climate Action Strathearn, told the Herald: “Climate Action Strathearn are hosting this event in order to inspire and empower local people to find their voice and make their messages about climate change heard.
“It will be a fantastic day full of creative workshops, climate films made by local schools, a brand-new Scottish documentary and an exhibition of political art from a range of young people from the Strathearn area – oh, and yummy pizza.
“All of us who have been part of organising this event feel like it’s going to be the first of many. It’s exciting to be
involved with a project, pushing for the changes that are vital for a healthy planet and a healthy future. We would love our Climate Action community to grow, so if you fancy having some fun and being part of the conversation, swing by – we’d love to see you.”
And it is hoped that the youngsters films will also be aired further afield when COP26 comes to Scotland.
The group’s Helen McCrorie continued: “Pupils from Crieff and Comrie Primary school and geography students from Crieff High School have been working with us to make short climate films.
“There are some great stories in
different styles, from animations to documentaries made using apps on phones.
“We can’t wait to see them up on the big screen at the Croft. We hope they will then be screened at COP26 as part of Film Access Scotland’s 1.5 Degree film programme.”
Comrie Parish Church Youth Club leader Fiona Perry said the next generation would also be involved.
She explained: “The Youth Club will be finding their voice over climate change and parading with banners down the street on Friday at 6pm. People can come and join us and be one village’s voice.”