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Join us for a special UCL screening of The Here Now Project, an immersive climate‑change documentary built entirely from in‑the‑moment mobile phone videos captured by everyday people around the world. Chronicling the pivotal year 2021, the film compiles thousands of hours of raw, self‑shot footage to create an unprecedented global portrait of climate change as people actually experience it.
Directed by Emmy‑winning filmmakers Greg Jacobs and Jon Siskel, the film captures the simultaneous and interconnected nature of climate disasters unfolding across continents—from storms and fires to floods, heatwaves, infrastructure breakdowns, and moments of human resilience. By transforming ordinary smartphone videos into acts of witness, the film highlights both the immense scale of the climate emergency and the courage, resourcefulness and vulnerability of those living through it. Reviewers describe the film as “urgent,” “immersive,” “engrossing,” and “unlike any other eco‑doc”, praising its emotional power and its ability to communicate the lived reality of a warming world.
Following the screening, attendees will take part in a guided discussion focused on emotional responses to climate change, such as anxiety, overwhelm, connection, and hope, and on how shared reflection can help build resilience and meaningful engagement. We will then screen a short film showcasing positive, solution‑focused climate action, offering pathways for empowerment and constructive next steps.
This event is organised by the ION/PALS Climate Anxiety Working Group.