• Denzil Monk On Storytelling, Regenerative Economics, and Creative Resistance

  • Oct 22 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
  • Podcast

Denzil Monk On Storytelling, Regenerative Economics, and Creative Resistance

  • Summary


  • Welcome back to the start of Season 6 of The Impossible Network.

    Today’s guest is Denzil Monk, a filmmaker, social entrepreneur, and accidental academic. Denzil is dedicated to reshaping the narrative for his home region of Cornwall, England, advocating for a more inclusive and regenerative approach to media, culture, and the economy. From advocating for Cornish public service media

    Impactful film productions to pioneering the ideas like Man Engine, the largest performing mechanical puppet ever created in Britain, Denzil’s work is rooted in a deep sense of place, purpose, and the power of storytelling. In this episode, we explore his journey, his thoughts on the need to rethink capitalism, and the impact local communities can have on the global stage.

    Thanks to Stephen Davies for the connection.

    Now over to Denzil.

    Time stamps

    01:21 Who is Denzil?

    07:15 The Impact of the 1980s on Denzil's Worldview

    08:42 Cornish Identity and the Mining Heritage

    09:51 The Global Connection and Local Responsibility

    12:59 Denzil's Journey into Social Entrepreneurship

    22:32 Advocating for Cornish Public Service Media

    30:45 Reimagining Economic Systems and Local Empowerment

    47:53 The Role of Storytelling in Social Change

    50:31 The Power of Connections

    51:10 Journey into Academia

    54:12 Creating Bocena Productions

    56:03 Sustainable Filmmaking

    01:08:51 The Man Engine Project

    01:19:56 Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers

    01:22:23 Personal Reflections and Inspirations

    01:23:37 Quick Fire Questions

    01:32:40 Final Thoughts


    Social Media

    Denzil’s Website

    Bosena

    LinkedIn

    Instagram


    Show Links

    Books

    “The Dawn of Everything” by David Graeber and David Wengrow


    “Donut Economics” by Kate Raworth



    Films and Documentaries:


    “The Corporation”


    “Manufacturing Consent” by Noam Chomsky


    “Dreams” by Akira Kurosawa


    “Memoria” by Apichatpong Weerasethakul

    “Kneecap”



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