The weekly podcast tells the stories of curious-minded, purposeful people, creating positive change for social good.
Our guests include creative problem-solvers, storytellers, activists and artists, social impact entrepreneurs, and philanthropists from across the arts, business, science, and technology, working to solve some of our more pressing problems.
Each week, host Mark Fallows explores who his guests are as humans, who or what made them, what they are working to achieve or impact in the world, and where serendipity has impacted their journey.
Learn, gain insights, and be inspired by how a diverse range of people have broken through obstacles, fearlessly exceeded the boundaries society sets, and taken chances, regardless of risk, that most fear, in pursuit of their ‘impossible’.
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The weekly podcast tells the stories of curious-minded, purposeful people, creating positive change for social good.
Our guests include creative problem-solvers, storytellers, activists and artists, social impact entrepreneurs, and philanthropists from across the arts, business, science, and technology, working to solve some of our more pressing problems.
Each week, host Mark Fallows explores who his guests are as humans, who or what made them, what they are working to achieve or impact in the world, and where serendipity has impacted their journey.
Learn, gain insights, and be inspired by how a diverse range of people have broken through obstacles, fearlessly exceeded the boundaries society sets, and taken chances, regardless of risk, that most fear, in pursuit of their ‘impossible’.
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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
Show Links
Books
“The Dawn of Everything” by David Graeber and David Wengrow
“Donut Economics” by Kate Raworth
Films and Documentaries:
“Manufacturing Consent” by Noam Chomsky
“Memoria” by Apichatpong Weerasethakul
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