Film

Outgrow the system

Genre Documentary
Running time 58 min

Director Cecilia Paulsson & Anders Nilsson
Producer Cecilia Paulsson / Teater K
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

A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT TRANSITIONING TO A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC SYSTEM

"Change the system, not the climate" is a common demand in the climate movement. But what kind of system do we actually want? In the midst of humanity's worst crisis, the pioneers stand ready. Meet the new economic perspectives that have the potential to change the world at its core.

The orginal 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. "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 democratize the conversation around the 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. Let's join in the movement for change!

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

2024-04-11 - 2024-04-27 Motueka, New Zealand, Ghecko Theatre (multiple screenings)

2024-04-25 Visby, Sweden, Uppsala University Campus Gotland

2024-04-26 - 2024-05-02 Göteborg, Sweden, Hagabion

2024-04-29 Canberra, Australia, Australian National University

2024-05-01 Cologne, Germany

2024-05-01 Amsterdam, Netherlands

2024-05-02 Christchurch, New Zealand, Degrowth Otautahi

2024-05-03 Roskilde, Denmark, RUC

2024-05-05 Malmö, Sweden, Krakel

2024-05-05 Singapore, Singapore, Post-growth Singapore

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