Feeling inspired? Angry? Hopeful? Curious? Good. That’s where change begins.
At LandxSea, when the credits roll and the lights come up, that is just the beginning.
A film might leave you with a question, a new idea, a sense of possibility or a determination to do something. We work with filmmakers, artists, environmental organisations and community partners to help turn those sparks of inspiration into meaningful action.
Action can take many forms. It might mean changing a habit, making art, joining a local group, supporting a campaign, writing to an elected representative or beginning a conversation with someone new.
You do not need to do everything. Start with what matters to you, and take one step from there.
Ask a question. See a film. Create something. Make a pledge.
Small Steps and Collective Change
Individual choices can be a valuable beginning, but lasting environmental change also comes through communities, campaigns, public policy and people working together.
Your next step might be personal, creative, political or collective. What matters is finding something meaningful and possible for you.
Ways to Take Action
Explore ideas, organisations and creative ways to turn inspiration into action.
Make a Pledge
Reflect on what moved you and choose one meaningful, realistic next step—for a day, a week or longer. Make your pledge online, find inspiration from other LandxSea audiences or download our printable Design Your Own Next Step worksheet.
Join Climate Creatives
Discover artist-led projects, creative prompts and opportunities to explore climate, nature and place through art, writing, film and collective imagination.
Connect with Organisations
Find environmental, cultural and community groups working across Angus, north-east Scotland and beyond, with opportunities to volunteer, learn, campaign and take part.
See More Green Films
Explore the LandxSea Film Archive and follow the subjects, places and questions that move you. You can also continue the conversation throughout the year at our regular screenings at Montrose Playhouse.
Choose Your Next Step
Start with what matters to you, then choose one realistic action to carry beyond the festival.
What do you care about?
Nature and wildlife · Oceans and coasts · Food and farming · Homes and energy · Transport and travel · Waste and plastic · People and justice · Art and creativity · Community and place
Use these ideas as a starting point, or create an action of your own.
Everyday Steps
- Change one habit.
- Repair, reuse, borrow or buy second-hand.
- Walk, cycle or use public transport.
- Spend more time caring for a local place.
- Make a more thoughtful choice about what I buy.
Creative Acts
- Make a drawing, photograph, poem or film.
- Tell a story about people, nature or place.
- Share a film or idea that changed my perspective.
- Use art to begin a conversation.
- Organise a creative activity.
Community Action
- Join a local group or project.
- Volunteer or attend an event.
- Take part in a beach clean or nature-restoration activity.
- Support of share a campaign.
- Write to an elected representative.
- Invite people to a screening or discussion.
When you’re ready, make your pledge →
Action at LandxSea
Since LandxSea began, audiences have taken home wildflower seeds after Riverwoods, made climate pledges after The Oil Machine, enjoyed local sustainable produce at The Pickers, and stayed for conversations with filmmakers, scientists, campaigners and people working for change in their own communities.
Recent audience pledges have included getting back on a bike, buying Fairtrade fruit, picking up plastic on beach walks, seeing more green films and speaking up for change.
During the festival, look out for pledge walls, creative activities, community conversations and practical ways to connect with organisations working on the issues explored on screen.
Montrose Polar Bears at the LandxSea Beach Dook.
Share Your Festival Experience
Your ideas and feedback help us understand what LandxSea means to audiences and how the festival can become more useful, welcoming and impactful.
Start Somewhere
You do not need a perfect plan. Choose something that matters to you, take one realistic step and see where it leads.