Film

“Change the system, not the climate" is a common demand in the climate movement. But what kind of system do we actually want? In our documentary Outgrow the System you will meet the new economic perspectives that have the potential to change the world at its core.

The original meaning of the word ”economy” is "household management”. The economy of today however, is not householding, but rather consuming our finite natural resources at an alarming pace. The film "Outgrow the System" explores how we can return to the essence of the term and design an economic system that genuinely manages our scarce resources.

Beyond the narrow mainstream debate and the teachings of business schools, numerous new economic ideas and practices are emerging. They challenge old assumptions and offer fresh perspectives on how we can reorganize our production and consumption, in order to ensure our survival as a species on this planet.

"Outgrow the System" aims to bring these transformative ideas to the forefront. It celebrates the abundance of creativity and ideas that exist worldwide, urging them to collide and converge. The film envisions a world where social movements worldwide can rally behind positive visions instead of merely opposing dystopias.

With this film we want to increase participation in the conversation about economy, ecology, and democracy. Economics should be a topic accessible to all, not confined to experts. We wish to empower viewers to engage in discussions about economic models and to foster hope that change is not only possible, but already underway.

Media: Supermiljöbloggen (in Swedish)

https://supermiljobloggen.se/nyheter/intervju/outgrow-the-system-inse-att-ekonomi-handlar-om-vara-liv/

The documentary Outgrow the system was produced as a part of the three year project Scenario 2030. The project was run by Teater K and funded by Allmänna arvsfonden, Sweden.

Sales agent: Kristof Z. Markovics, Phateon Nordics
Tlf: +45 9176-3078 phaetonnordics@gmail.com

Running time 58 min

Director Cecilia Pulsson & Anders Nilsson

Production company Teater K

Producer Cecilia Paulsson

In co-production with RåFILM

Editor Matilda Henningsson

Animation Brigitta Kontros & Johanna Wagner

Original score Alexis Lundblom

Sounddesign Yehya Breshe

Graphic design Alex Veitch

Grade Mikey Jones

Narrator Alexis Lundblom

Cinematography Cecilia Paulsson, Johan Blomborg, Milo Johansson, Alex Veitch, Matilda Friman, Mariana Sendim, Talat Bhat, Jakob Gustafsson, XR Berlin, BRAC Bangladesh, Artgrid

Sound recording Cecilia Paulsson, Jacob Gustavsson, Johan Escher, Milo Johansson, Alex Veitch, Johan Blomborg, Mariana Sendim, Matilda Friman, Talat Bhat, Jakob Gustafsson

Administration Sofia Olsson

Social Media Leonie Noe

Project Lead Scenario 2030 Julia Fries

Interns Milo Johansson, Mariana Sendim

Project Consultant, Film i Sörmland Cecilia Björk

Trailer edited by Candelaria Gutierrez

Funding by Allmänna Arvsfonden, Längmanska fonden

With support from Filmcentum Syd, Film i Sörmland

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Distribution

The film is now travelling the world, mostly through the work of NGO’s, universities and grassroots movements. We are now planning over 100 screenings in more than 25 cities, on 6 continents.

Upcoming screenings

2024-05-13 Ölands folkhögskola

2024-05-12 Köln, Germany, 2ndish

2024-05-14 Göteborg, Sweden, Bio Roy, Miljöpartiet

2024-05-14 Tauranga, New Zealand, Sustainable Bay of Plenty Trust

2024-05-17 Chicago, US, Alliance For Just Money

2024-05-18 Climate Festival, Tomelilla, Sweden.

2024-05-28 Covilhã, Portugal, Rede para o Decrescimento (Portugal) e CooLabora

2024-06-05 Johannesburg, South Africa, WEAll & Animarem'

2024-06-24 Buxton, Derbyshire, UK, Transition Buxton

2024-07-30 Vienna, Austria, Votivkino, Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems summer university.

2024-09-12 Landskrona bibliotek, Sweden