Films and videos
Browse our award-winning films, videos and animations aimed at catalyzing grassroots action worldwide. All are free to watch on our website and YouTube. Download and watch add-free on Vimeo.
Latest release
They Call It Progress - watch our latest animation for a closer look at what economic growth is about.
Closer to Home - a united call for a new economy. Features thinkers and activists from every continent.
Explore our films
Closer to Home
This 35-minute film is a united call for a new economy, delivered by those who have committed their lives to working for systemic change.
The Power of Local
Showcasing 30+ community organizations on five continents working towards healthy and fair local economies, communities and food systems.
Planet Local
a quiet revolution
This film gives voice to dozens of people building a more beautiful world. Featuring Vandana Shiva, Charles Eisenstein, Naomi Klein, and others.
The Economics of Happiness
Our award-winning film spells out the social, spiritual, and ecological costs of today’s global economy while highlighting the benefits of localization.
Ancient Futures (opens in new tab)
Our award-winning film is based on Local Futures’ founder Helena Norberg-Hodge's best selling book 'Ancient Futures: Learning From Ladakh'.
Paradise with Side Effects (opens in new tab)
Two women from Ladakh, a remote region in the Himalayas, visit London on a 'reality tour' to see what life in the West is really like.
World Localization Day 2020 (opens in new tab)
Watch our online festival with interviews, film clips, music, and comedy. Featuring 100 inspiring voices from the localization movement.
WLD 2020 - abridged version (opens in new tab)
Watch the abridged version with highlights of the 4 hour online festival broadcasted on the first World Localization Day.
Explore our videos
They Call It Progress
Watch our latest animation 'They Call It Progress' for a closer look at what economic growth is actually about.
Trade Gone Mad
Watch the 4-minute animation to understand what’s really happening to our economies, communities and ecosystems.
This snippet from our film 'Planet Local: A Quiet Revolution' contrasts the global food system versus localized food systems.
Small is Beautiful (opens in new tab)
This inspiring video highlights the growing food movement in Dartington and Totnes, UK.
Local: A Story of Hope
This video points to the global economy as the root cause of our social and environmental crises, and proposes a systemic solution.
Big Picture Activism (opens in new tab)
This short video urges people to spread the word about the need for an economic shift from global to local.
Local Food Can Save the World!
This powerful video spells out the difference between the industrialized agriculture versus the many benefits of local food systems.
Localization
for people and the Earth
This video highlights the damaging effects of globalization and why localization is the most strategic antidote.
Ancient Futures - 30 Years On (opens in new tab)
Three decades after the publication of 'Ancient Futures' author Helena Norberg-Hodge and leading voices from Ladakh speak to the impact of the book.
Young Farmers in Ladakh (opens in new tab)
Our Local Futures’ team in Ladakh proudly presents this inspiring film highlighting the importance of local knowledge and traditional skills for young farmers.
Going Local
The animation 'Going Local: a solution-multiplier' provides an overview of localization. Available in 33 languages.
Insane Trade!
A humorous take on the insanity of global trade in food. Accompanied by an informative factsheet.
Achieving Just and Sustainable Food Systems (opens in new tab)
This short and frank video-message from Helena Norberg-Hodge was made in connection with the Global People's Summit on Food Systems.
The Future of Progress (opens in new tab)
Although produced 30 years ago, this video still very much relevant today. Featuring Edward Goldsmith, Martin Khor, Vandana Shiva, and Helena Norberg-Hodge.
Local Futures (opens in new tab)
Beyond the Global Economy (opens in new tab)
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 short films that feature local food and farming projects — with a particular focus on projects started by young people.