Music, Preview, Introduction & Supporter Thanks

Reactions to Kachana Station on Australian Story

Damon’s ‘swamp of sadness’

Magical Journey of Filmmaking (the added meaning of this film)

The 'making of' could be a better film than the feature

Care that the kids weren't being harnessed for propaganda

How the film became something different to what was expected

Building a Future With Youth Power

Children Inspiring Environmental Action (the impact on the kids we watched the film with - & some others)

The incredible encounters - & pushback – from the corporations in the film

An emblematic leaf blower interruption

Impact of Decisions on Future Generations

The kids ‘get it’ (& the systemic fairy tale through the film)

The premiere & profound subsequent screening at the UN

Reimagining Institutions Through Children's Perspectives

Relating it to the transformation in federal politics in Australia - & everything else

The global engagement stuff coming with the film

Global Impact of Children's Film

Was originally only going to be a short film – till they met the kids

Community screenings

Music, screening updates & closing words

‘School of Rock’ meets ‘An Inconvenient Truth’. Damon Gameau, director of award-winning, chart-topping documentary films <a href="https://theregenerators.org/2040/">2040</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/That_Sugar_Film">That Sugar Film</a>, takes eight kids on the ultimate school excursion: a road trip across Europe to challenge powerful leaders and find solutions to our greatest challenges. That’s how the bill reads for Damon’s new feature documentary film, <a href="https://theregenerators.org/future-council/">Future Council</a>. The group’s mission was to take the conversation from the streets, into the boardrooms of some of the world’s largest polluters and most influential companies. Astoundingly, it resulted in the children forming a ‘Future Council’ to advise and influence those companies. It also resulted in a transformative personal story for Damon. One of the most <a href="https://www.regennarration.com/episodes/108-regenerating-australia">popular guests</a> on this podcast, and a former award-winning actor, Damon had hit a self-described ‘swamp of sadness’. But as this film emerged, so did he. Some of this story isn’t quite ready for public consumption. But some of it, you’ll hear here. Along with some wonderful behind the scenes stuff, moments of revealing tension in the film, the challenge to even get it released, what else is going to happen as the film is released globally this year, and some amazing early reactions - including being invited to screen it at the UN.  We talk soon after that took place, which also happened to coincide with the screening of the <a href="https://www.regennarration.com/episodes/230-chris-henggeler">Kachana Station story</a> on Australian Story late last year (now nearing 1m views). So we start with that. And we close with a rousing tune from Future Council’s soundtrack.<a href="https://regennarration.buzzsprout.com/">Chapter markers &amp; transcript</a>.Recorded 4 November 2024.Title slide: The Future Council with Damon Gameau.For more behind the scenes, become a supporting listener via the links below.Music:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kzLC3JtGZk&amp;t=14s">We are the Kids</a>, by <a href="https://bunnyracket.com/">Bunny Racket</a>.Stones &amp; Bones, by Owls of the Swamp.Circle of Life, by Letra (from Artlist).<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ewYjiljhUCURUzhfZCqMf?si=6c16a527c1e64c0f">The RegenNarration playlist</a>, music chosen by guests.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2091922/open_sms">Send us a text</a><a href="https://www.regennarration.com/support">Support the show</a>The RegenNarration podcast is independent, ad-free and freely available, thanks to the generous support of listeners like you. If you too value what you hear, please consider joining them. <ul> <li>Donate directly, avoiding all fees, by <a href="https://www.regennarration.com/support">heading to the website</a>.</li> <li> <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&amp;business=C2LKHEX4MP4WQ&amp;currency_code=AUD&amp;source=url">Donate via PayPal</a>.</li> <li>Become a paid subscriber to connect with your host, other listeners and exclusive benefits <a href="https://www.patreon.com/RegenNarration">on Patreon</a>. (NB: if you're using an iPhone, you can avoid Apple's new 30% app store charge by subscribing on your laptop or PC.)</li> <li>Become a free or paid subscriber to the <a href="https://anthonyaus.substack.com/subscribe%20">new Substack</a>.</li> <li>Become a paid subscriber <a href="https://regennarration.buzzsprout.com/2091922/supporters/new">on Buzzsprout</a>.</li> <li>Visit <a href="https://www.regennarration.com/shop">The RegenNarration shop</a>. </li> <li>And please keep sharing, rating and reviewing the podcast with friends.</li> </ul> Thanks for your support!

‘School of Rock’ meets ‘An Inconvenient Truth’. Damon Gameau, director of award-winning, chart-topping documentary films 2040, and That Sugar Film, takes eight kids on the ultimate school excursion: a road trip across Europe to challenge powerful leaders and find solutions to our greatest challenges. That’s how the bill reads for Damon’s new feature documentary film, Future Council.  The group’s mission was to take the conversation from the streets, into the boardrooms of some of the wor...

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249. Journey to a Future Council: Damon Gameau (‘world’s best movie director’) on his new film