23rd Verzió Festival 16–25/11 2026.

Power Station

Power Station

Poster
Power Station poster
Directed by

Hilary Powell, Dan Edelstyn

United Kingdom | 2025 | 94 min | English
Full Synopsis

During the pandemic and the years that followed, the story follows two protagonists who decide to transform their street into the first community powered exclusively by solar energy. From their home in London's Walthamstow neighbourhood, they develop an idea that combines artistic practice, activism, and everyday life. The project is based on the belief that even small collectives can influence the shape of our world through direct action and concrete deeds. Initially, the aim is to convince neighbours that a shared energy system is a realistic solution to rising prices and dependence on corporations. In times of economic uncertainty, the initiative becomes a symbol of hope and solidarity for an entire neighbourhood that can barely afford to heat its homes. At the same time, the creators continue their tradition of protest art—during the harshest winter in Britain, they spend almost a month on the roof of a house to raise funds and media attention for the campaign. The narrative combines lightness and humour with a deeper message about the power of community, empathy, and imagination to transform a local dream into a universal call for change.

Producer
Hilary Powell
Dan Edelstyn
Editor
Natalie Sloan
Alice Powell
Sound
Rob Walker
Production Company
Optimistic Productions CIC
Distribution
Mark Eris
POWER FILM
mark@power.film
Festivals & Awards
Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival 2025 – Special Mention for Social Impact
Available Online
11. 19. THURSDAY 16:00
Screening
Toldi - David Lynch Hall
Subtitle: English and Hungarian
11. 22. SUNDAY 20:45
Screening
Toldi - Béla Balázs Hall
Subtitle: English and Hungarian

Trailer

Trailer
Remote video URL
Directors
Hilary Powell Director
Hilary Powell

Hilary Powell is an artist working across film, social practice and community projects. Together with Dan Edelstyn they have made projects including Bank Job and Power Station, combining filmmaking with ambitious community-based experiments.

Dan Edelstyn Director
Dan Edelstyn

Dan Edelstyn is a filmmaker, producer and musician. Together with Hilary Powell they have made projects including Bank Job and Power Station, combining filmmaking with ambitious community-based experiments.