Ep 253: Denzil Monk On Storytelling, Regenerative Economics, and Creative Resistance

Ep 253: Denzil Monk On Storytelling, Regenerative Economics, and Creative Resistance

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Ep 253: Denzil Monk On Storytelling, Regenerative Economics, and Creative Resistance
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Welcome back to the start of Season 7 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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