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LOCAL: A Story of Hope

There is nothing evolutionary about our current global system; it’s man-made. And if enough of us come together, we can change it. This powerful video offers a vision for a very different future. Download on Vimeo.

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There is nothing evolutionary about our current global system; it’s man-made. And if enough of us come together, we can change it. This powerful video offers a vision for a very different future. Download on Vimeo.

There is nothing evolutionary about our current global system; it’s man-made. And if enough of us come together, we can change it. This powerful video offers a vision for a very different future. Download on Vimeo.

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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). Share this video with the hashtag #global2local. You can also tag the filmmakers @localfutures_ and @2040film.

About the presenters

Damon Gameau Local Film

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 Bancroft 2 Local Film
Satish Kumar

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.

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 - founder of Local Futures

Translations

The video has been translated into 10 languages. We are looking for volunteers to translate the video into as many languages as possible. If you’re interested, please contact us.

Bosnian / Bosanski: YouTube - Vimeo Dutch / Nederlands: YouTube - Vimeo French / Français: YouTube - Vimeo German / Deutsch: YouTube - Vimeo Greek / Ελληνικά: YouTube - Vimeo Korean / 한글: YouTube - Vimeo Portuguese / Português: YouTube - Vimeo Russian / Pусский: YouTube - Vimeo Slovak / Slovenčina: YouTube - Vimeo Spanish / Español: YouTube - Vimeo

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They Call It Progress - watch this animation for a closer look at what economic growth is about.

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Trade Gone Mad - a powerful animation to understand what's really happening to our economies.

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Going Local - provides an overview of localization and is translated into 33 languages.