On Thursday 9th October 2025, ActOne is screening POWERSTATION, a film focussing on two artists in Walthamstow who set out to take their street off the grid, and kickstart a solar-powered energy revolution. Dan Edelstyn one of the artists behind the Power Station project and co-director of the film will be attending the screening and available after for a live Q&A.
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.
The screening of POWERSTATION starts at 7.45pm. Please note that there are no ads and trailers before the film, so please arrive on time. More details of the film are here, along with booking information.
Want to learn more about the Power Station initiative. Head over to their website and download the quick-start DIY guide to get started.
ActOne Footprints film strand
This film is part of ActOne’s FOOTPRINTS film strand that runs on a regular basis. This is a fascinating series of screenings, discussions and Q&As that tackle environmental issues and climate colonialism. Films often focus on their disproportionate effects on indigenous peoples and people of the Global Majority.
ActOne Cinema in Acton
ActOne Cinema is located in a historic old library in the middle of Acton High Street. The two 60-seat screening rooms are fully equipped with the latest digital technology. The cinema also has a beautiful lounge area and a sustainably-run café.
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