Why are we running harder and faster just to keep a roof over our heads? Why is our food being flown around the world and back again? Why is the gap between rich and poor widening to obscene levels?… Because nation states are allowing global corporations to run the show.
Our new 8-minute video ‘LOCAL: A Story Of Hope’, made in collaboration with filmmaker Damon Gameau, offers us a way out. There is nothing evolutionary or inevitable about our current global system; it’s man-made. And if enough of us come together, we can change it. ‘LOCAL’ offers a vision for a very different future – one in which communities are flourishing, ecosystems are regenerating, and people are more connected.
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The global to local message is delivered by three strong voices – Helena Norberg-Hodge (Director, Local Futures), Damon Gameau (‘That Sugar Film’, ‘2040’) and Ella Noah Bancroft (indigenous storyteller).
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Official launch and webinar
with Damon Gameau, Ella Noah Bancroft, Helena Norberg-Hodge & Satish Kumar
The launch of the short video, ‘LOCAL: A Story Of Hope’, on September 16, 2021, was marked by an empowering discussion involving the voices behind the video – Helena Norberg-Hodge (Director, Local Futures), Damon Gameau (That Sugar Film, 2040), Ella Noah Bancroft (indigenous storyteller) – as well as life-long peace activist, Satish Kumar.
About the presenters
Damon Gameau –
“it’s on the foundation of local economies, that the deep bonds of community can be built”
Damon Gameau is an actor and director, known for ‘That Sugar Film‘ (2014), ‘2040‘ (2019) and ‘Animal Beatbox‘ (2011). He graduated from Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) with a degree in Performing Arts (Acting) in 1999. Damon was recently nominated for NSW Australian of the Year for his work in ‘the Regeneration’ movement. His ‘2040’ documentary included an extensive impact campaign that has seen 1.5 million students be taught the curriculum materials, hundreds of farmers receive assistance to switch to regenerative practices plus the building of the first seaweed platform in Tasmania. He is the co-founder of Regen Studios.
Damon Gameau –
“it’s on the foundation of local economies, that the deep bonds of community can be built”
Damon Gameau is an actor and director, known for ‘That Sugar Film‘ (2014), ‘2040‘ (2019) and ‘Animal Beatbox‘ (2011). He graduated from Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) with a degree in Performing Arts (Acting) in 1999. Damon was recently nominated for NSW Australian of the Year for his work in ‘the Regeneration’ movement. His ‘2040’ documentary included an extensive impact campaign that has seen 1.5 million students be taught the curriculum materials, hundreds of farmers receive assistance to switch to regenerative practices plus the building of the first seaweed platform in Tasmania. He is the co-founder of Regen Studios.
Ella Noah Bancroft –
“going local offers us a genuine human connection”
Ella Noah Bancroft is a Bundjalung woman born in Australia and descendant of the Bundjalung peoples of Northern NSW, and also has blood lines to Scotland and England. She is a connection therapist, mentor, activist and creative, carbon neutral event co-ordinator. ‘It Takes Courage To Tell The Truth‘ is a poetry collection of Bancroft’s entire heart. This work is an insight into her diverse mind, how she lives between the worlds, her powerful observations as she beautifully discovers her own truth through writing. Ella produces also a female led interview podcast under the same name, revealing the myths of mainstream society and the magic of the world of womanhood.
Ella Noah Bancroft –
“going local offers us a genuine human connection”
Ella Noah Bancroft is a Bundjalung woman born in Australia and descendant of the Bundjalung peoples of Northern NSW, and also has blood lines to Scotland and England. She is a connection therapist, mentor, activist and creative, carbon neutral event co-ordinator. ‘It Takes Courage To Tell The Truth‘ is a poetry collection of Bancroft’s entire heart. This work is an insight into her diverse mind, how she lives between the worlds, her powerful observations as she beautifully discovers her own truth through writing. Ella produces also a female led interview podcast under the same name, revealing the myths of mainstream society and the magic of the world of womanhood.
Satish Kumar –
“what we call ‘economic growth’ is in fact a growth in waste and a decline in the health of natural habitat”
Satish Kumar is a former monk and long-term peace and environment activist, Satish Kumar has quietly been setting the Global Agenda for change for over 50 years. He is the editor of Resurgence Magazine. and the author of several books. Satish has been the guiding spirit behind a number of internationally-respected ecological and educational ventures, including Schumacher College in South Devon, UK, where he is still a Visiting Fellow. He continues to teach and run workshops on reverential ecology, holistic education and voluntary simplicity and is a much sought-after speaker both in the UK and abroad. He will be joining us for Session 2 only.
Satish Kumar –
“what we call ‘economic growth’ is in fact a growth in waste and a decline in the health of natural habitat”
Satish Kumar is a former monk and long-term peace and environment activist, Satish Kumar has quietly been setting the Global Agenda for change for over 50 years. He is the editor of Resurgence Magazine. and the author of several books. Satish has been the guiding spirit behind a number of internationally-respected ecological and educational ventures, including Schumacher College in South Devon, UK, where he is still a Visiting Fellow. He continues to teach and run workshops on reverential ecology, holistic education and voluntary simplicity and is a much sought-after speaker both in the UK and abroad. He will be joining us for Session 2 only.
Helena Norberg-Hodge –
“the localization movement is already happening around the world”
Helena Norberg-Hodge is a pioneer of the new economy movement and the recipient of both the Right Livelihood Award and the Goi Peace Prize. Through writing and public lectures on three continents, she has been promoting an economics of personal, social and ecological well-being for more than 40 years. She is the founder and director of Local Futures and the International Alliance for Localization. She produced and co-directed the award-winning film ‘The Economics of Happiness‘, and is the author of the inspirational classic ‘Ancient Futures‘. Helena is also a founding member of the International Forum on Globalization, the International Commission on the Future of Food and Agriculture, and the Global Ecovillage Network.
Helena Norberg-Hodge –
“the localization movement is already happening around the world”
Helena Norberg-Hodge is a pioneer of the new economy movement and the recipient of both the Right Livelihood Award and the Goi Peace Prize. Through writing and public lectures on three continents, she has been promoting an economics of personal, social and ecological well-being for more than 40 years. She is the founder and director of Local Futures and the International Alliance for Localization. She produced and co-directed the award-winning film ‘The Economics of Happiness‘, and is the author of the inspirational classic ‘Ancient Futures‘. Helena is also a founding member of the International Forum on Globalization, the International Commission on the Future of Food and Agriculture, and the Global Ecovillage Network.
Other short videos
Local Food Can Save the World!
Looks at the many environmental, social and health costs of the global food system, and the multiple benefits of local food economies. (3 minutes)
Going Local: a solution multiplier
A brief animated introduction to the idea of shifting from
global to local. Translated into 33 languages.
(2.5 minutes)
Insane Trade!
A humorous take on the insanity of global trade in food,
accompanied by a fully referenced factsheet.
(3 minutes)
Local Food Can Save the World!
Looks at the many environmental, social and health costs of the global food system, and the multiple benefits of local food economies. (3 minutes)
Going Local: a solution multiplier
A brief animated introduction to the idea of shifting from global to local. Translated into 33 languages.
(2.5 minutes)
Insane Trade!
A humorous take on the insanity of global trade in food, accompanied by a fully referenced factsheet.
(3 minutes)