talia.woodin@gmail.com
About
When I was seven I stumbled on an old digital point and shoot camera that belonged to my parents, from that moment on I began cultivating a deep passion for visual storytelling. Additionally to this, being raised in spaces engaged with community organising, social and environmental justice, I grew an interest in exploring these issues through my creative pursuits. Now, as a photographer, filmmaker and multi-media producer I use my practice to create impact, in the hope of contributing to positive change in the world.
My creative pursuits have always come hand in hand with my organising. After studying one year of a Visual Anthropology degree at Goldsmiths, University of London, I deferred my studies to take on a full time role in the climate justice movement. Initially working to mobilised young people within Extinction Rebellion and the international youth movement, before going onto fulfil a number of different roles within organisations campaigns on local, national and international scales.
In the time since I have worked in a freelance capacity coordinating and leading on numerous initiatives, documenting and producing multimedia content for NGO’s and charities, participating in frontline environmental defence and collaborating with communities from Europe to India and North America.
Published Visual Work:
We took the UK government to court to defend the right to protest – and won – The Big Issue
‘Politics is broken’: A South African anti-Zionist challenges UK’s Starmer – Aljazeera
An eruption of British Jewish solidarity with Palestinians – Vashti Media
Protesters blockade UK factories building F-35 warplane parts used by Israel – Middle East Eye
How is your health data linked to Israeli occupation? – Shado Mag
People of Somerset rise up against proposed mega quarry – Ecohustler
For the Love of Trees – Vicky Allan, Anna Deacon
This young XR protester faces jail for protesting peacefully – i-D
From paint to peaceful protest: is Extinction Rebellion cooling down? – SE Londoner
Activism in Isolation – Pretty Face Magazine
What are Our Priorities? – Dixy Magazine
Youth Strike – Patagonia, The Cleanest Line
XR Youth on Being Heard – The Guardian
Published Written Work:
How should we tackle Reform and the rise of the far right? – The Guardian
Reclaiming Place – Where the Leaves Fall Magazine
How Miknaf Ha’aretz Is Building a Decolonial Movement Through Land Justice – Atmos Magazine
When Protest Becomes Criminal – Atmos Magazine
The Battle for Brick Lane – BRICKS Magazine
Destination Destruction – Resurgence & Ecologist Magazine
#HS2Rebellion: Finding Community on the Frontlines – Atmos Magazine
Exhibited Work:
Photoscratch 2024 – The Photographers Gallery
Black & White Photography, Honourable Mention – Refocus Awards
Teenage Kicks – Museum of Youth Culture, Herbert Gallery
On the Home Frontlines – Not1More
1525: COP-out Screening – Nottingham Contemporary
Ruptures and Resilience – Digbeth Community Gardens, Birmingham
Speaking & Media Features:
Various Podcast Episodes – Available on Spotify and Itunes
British Jews rally against Israel’s settler recruitment drive in London The Canary
COP is a Joke, Our Future Isn’t – Ecosia
Off the Table – Good Morning Britain
The True Impact of Fast Fashion – Channel 4 The Nature Kind – Where the Leaves Fall Magazine
On the Streets with Extinction Rebellion – The Times
Recognising the power of young activists – Hope in Hell, Jonathon Porritt
HS2: Why are protesters attempting to halt the project? – BBC Newsnight
Meet the Tree Protectors – Katalyst Productions
Let These Stunning Photos of Young Climate Activists in Lockdown Inspire You – VICE World News
Cultural Council Class of ’21 – The Earth Issue
Change Makers ’21 – The Earth Issue
Can Going Childless Help the Planet – TRT World
Nine young climate change activists on how they plan to vote – DAZED Magazine
Ecoside as Law – Huck Magazine
Intersectional Environmentalism with Talia Woodin – Viridis Mag
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