On the occasion of the Berlinale, Greenigma and Green Film Shooting invite you to the International Sustainability Day. This one-day event features panel discussions and Eco Talks on energy-efficient power supplies on set; circular economy in film production; the … Read more
2026 Green Film Shooting magazine is coming soon. Here is a quick glimpse from the print shop. The print process is certified the Eco label Blue Angel DE-UZ 195 for eco-friendly print products. The label stands not only for the … Read more
Energy-efficient power supply on set, circular economy in film production, the environmental impact of AI, games, and animation, as well as green storytelling are topics at International Sustainability Day, organized by Greenigma, Green Film Shooting, and Eco Hub… Read more
It is quite a challenge for European manufacturers to compete with supplier from China, which can produce their products much cheaper because they don’t have to be in compliance with environemental and social standards. Fabio DeSisti, CEO of the Italian … Read more
In Northern Germany, the energy transition is being driven forward with the construction of electrolyzers designed to produce green hydrogen. In Hamburg, the foundation was laid in early December for a 100 MW electrolyser, which will be built on the … Read more
At Talk & Tech – Energy on Set, hosted by Cologne-based companies Cinevision-Solutions and Camcar in mid-December, industry representatives and technical managers from the film and television production sector got an insight into new energy supply solutions on set. … Read more
Whether it’s London, Paris or Berlin, the use of diesel generators is being
discontinued since restrictive environmental regulations have gone into force in many cities, especially in congested urban areas where diesel causes pollution. In London alone, 1,800 generators are … Read more
While measures to reduce CO2 emissions are being negotiated at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference in Belém until November 21, the EU is backtracking on its ambitious climate targets. The European Parliament has followed the Commission’s proposal to amend … Read more
Ice cream is a classic at the cinema concession stand. But ice cream is not like ice cream. Some cinemas avoid processed ice cream. In collaboration with local ice cream manufacturers, new concepts are being introduced which range from an … Read more
From November 1, 2025, the new version of the ecological standards will apply to all German cinema, TV, and online/VoD productions supported by regional or national film funds. Compliance with the ecological standards has been a fundamental requirement for … Read more
Robert Redford“The time for half-measures and climate denial is over. Unless we move quickly away from fossil fuels, we’re going to destroy the air we breathe, the water we drink, the health of our children, grandchildren and future generations. If we’re … Read more
Arnold SchwarzeneggerActor, Politician and Environmentalist
"The media has a powerful role to play in the fight against climate change. Through films, television, and all media outlets, we must continue to deliver the message that solutions are out there and are … Read more
Hannes JaenickeActor and filmmaker
„It‘s high time to reorganize film production in Germany in a ‚greener‘ and more sustainable way. So far, I am flabbergasted by how much our industry works in environmentally harmful ways.To this very day, it starts … Read more
Nic BalthazarDirector (Ben X, Time of My Life)
„It’s absolutely great that filmmakers all over the world are trying to clean up their act, and are trying to film as sustainable as we possibly can. Still, I think we … Read more
Nadeshda Brennicke, Actress“We are living in a time in which we can’t afford to behave irresponsibly towards nature. The more important is it that film productions try to work as environmentally friendly as possible. A film team produces every day tons of … Read more
Darren Aronofsky, Director, Noah / Jury President, 65th Berlin International Film Festival“When we did Noah we knew we were making a film about the first steward of the earth, so we wanted to be good stewards ourselves. There’s so much waste on film sets. Because of groups like Earth Angel, … Read more
Tim BevanHead of Production, Working Title
„We are green. There is a lot of waste in movies and we are very conscious of that when big sets get destroyed.
We are very much part of a (recycling) program. We are trying … Read more
Thekla ReutenActress /Ambassador of Green Film Making Project
„The question whether I wanted to the Green Film Making ambassador, was in a way the answer to personal questions I had:
How can I do things differently in life and contribute to … Read more
Rachael JoyPGA Green West / producer / host EcoPop TV
"As a TV and film producer I try to incorporate environmental storylines into my projects as much as possible. But it’s just as important, if not more, to ‚go green‘ behind … Read more
Nikola RakoceviShooting Star Berlinale 2014, (Circles, Travelator)
"As for me, I would be very glad if I had the opportunity to act green. Our environment is our inspiration so we need to protect it."… Read more
Nadja SchildknechtCo-Director Zurich Film Festival
‘The green carpet has taken root at our festival. It is good to see that audiences are increasingly aware of sustainable practices.’
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Michael Bully HerbigDirector, actor and producer
‚Green screens excepted, we will do everything in our power to be as innovative as we can in order to make our production as green as possible.‘
Photo: (c) herbXfilm Dieter Mayr… Read more
Lars JessenDirector (Fraktus, Dorfpunks, Am Tag als Bobby Ewing starb)
‘It is somewhat embarrassing that green filming is only now becoming an issue in our industry because there have long since been many possibilities to shoot more efficiently.
Technical innovations such … Read more
Helen HuntActress
I do work with a company in the States called Sungevity that leases solar panels to homes. They figured out how to move forward environmentally and how to make it economically successful.
So that’s my small but steadfast global … Read more
Douglas TrumbullProducer, Director and Visual Effects Supervisor (2001: A Space Odysee, Blade Runner)
"Trumbull Studios in Massachusetts is dedicated to being green as much as possible, including the use of LED lighting, solar power, and solar laptops. This … Read more
Dieter Kosslick, Director Berlin International Film Festival„The Berlinale is already actively addressing the sustainability subject since years. We appreciate it very much that a growing number of filmmakers, among them this year‘s jury presiden Darren Aranofsky, is following green guidelines on set.“… Read more
Benoit DelhommeDirector of Photography (A Most Wanted Man)
‘I never have been told precisely what the rules are for shooting a green movie, but we are trying to do it. This is something new for me. Sometimes people overlight scenes at … Read more
Jeremy IronsAcademy Award winner Jeremy Irons who stars in the Berlinale Competition entry The Night Train To Lisbon is a fan of source segregated recycling. „Especially in Germany you have done a lot for that. You are examplary in the … Read more
