Famous actors such as Bulle Ogier, Valeria Golino and Maggie Gyllenhaal, the directors Jane Campion, Paolo Sorrentino and Joachim Trier as well as Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos and Margaret Bodde from Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation were among the guests at … Read more
Category Archives: Waste
Wales launches Green Cymru Challenge Fund
In Wales, Ffilm Cymru and Clwstwr teamed up for the Green Cymru Challenge Fund. As part of the wider Green Cymru program, the new multidisciplinary innovation fund will support the Welsh film industry to be more sustainable and make greener … Read more
Replay: New innovations for green production
On the occasion of the 74th Cannes film festival, Ecoprod and Green Film Shooting hosted the roundtable discussion New innovations for green production, where experts gave an insight in technogical topics as well in best practices and requirements … Read more
Recycle, restore, reuse
Carefully created set decorations, such as the Sun King Louis XIV’s bed chamber in Versailles or a picturesque café in Provence or a student’s digs in the high-rise district often end up in a landfill after the director calls “cut” … Read more
Renewable resources
Popcorn is the classic cinema snack, but the crispy crunchy delight offers more than just an added pleasure to watching a movie on the big screen. The popcorn kernel is an ideal natural resource for eco-friendly composite materials that can … Read more
Cannes’ commitments for a greener festival
Reducing waste and carbon emissions, recovering residual materials as well as offsetting the carbon footprint – for the first time, the Cannes Film Festival will take actions that the event will become more eco-friendly. "The challenge is huge, but we … Read more
Mallorca’s green film strategy
With as many as 400 shooting days a year, Mallorca is in high demand as a location for national and international film, TV, and commercial productions as well as for photo shoots. Hollywood star Anne Hathaway has been filming the … Read more
TEDx talk on green film production
Dead by drinking water
After the German premiere of Todd Haynes gripping drama Dark Waters at 2020 Filmfest Hamburg 2020 with Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway and Tim Robbins in leading roles, the film opens in Germany. In this thrilling drama the American film director … Read more
Styros to stay
Styros made of Styrofoam is damaging the environment and it often doesn’t even last very long. Under certain conditions, as when it carries heavier loads, foam core snaps and crumbles. In the best of circumstances, it ends up in the … Read more