Our films and videos
Local Futures produces award-winning documentaries, short films and animations aimed at catalyzing grassroots action worldwide. All our video materials are free to watch on Vimeo and Youtube.
The Economics of Happiness film
Our award-winning documentary spells out the social, spiritual, and ecological costs of today’s global economy while highlighting the multiple benefits of economic localization.
Ancient Futures film
Our award-winning film is based on Local Futures’ founder Helena Norberg-Hodge’s best selling book Ancient Futures: Learning From Ladakh.
LOCAL: A Story Of Hope
This video, made in collaboration with filmmaker Damon Gameau, offers us a different future, away from the current global system – one in which communities and ecosystems are flourishing, and people are more connected.
Local Food can Save the World!
This powerful short film spells out the difference between the global food system and industrialized agriculture versus the many benefits of local food systems and small farms.
Young Farmers in Ladakh
Our Local Futures’ team in Ladakh proudly presents this inspiring short film highlighting the importance of local knowledge and traditional skills for young farmers.
World Localization Day 2020 program
World Localization Day is an annual celebration of the worldwide localization movement. Our recorded progam from 2020 is available for free on the World Localization Day website.
Going Local: the solution-multiplier
This animation provides an overview of localization in 2.5 minutes and has been translated into 33 languages.
Insane Trade short film & factsheet
A short tongue-in-cheek film that pokes fun at the global economy, and explains why ‘insane trade’ happens. Accompanied by an informative factsheet.
Local Futures: Beyond the Global Economy
A sequel to the Ancient Futures film, giving examples of Local Futures’ systemic approach to the problems of the global economy.
Food and Farming short film series
A collection of free-to-view short films that feature local food and farming projects around the world — with a particular focus on projects started by young people.
Local Futures webinar recordings
Local Futures hosts regular webinars relating to system change. Listen to our webinars recordings with Local Futures’ founder Helena Norberg-Hodge and guest speakers.