We are what we eat. That can harming our body and wreck the planet, especially if our food choices are determined by mega corporations. While the TTIP (Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership) negotiations are continued, many consumers fear the possible … Read more
The CineCiutat, an arthouse cinema with four screens at Majorca, is powered with local produced solar and wind energy since September 2014. “Part of our energy comes from renewable energy providers which are also members of our cooperative", reports the … Read more
In Moana, the upcoming Disney musical about a brave Polynesian princess, is the ocean a character itself, explained John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios at the Cannes Film Festival. But Disney’s environmental commitment … Read more
The World Bank Group’s Film4Climate program and Ecoprod closed a collaboration in Cannes. They are inviting film producers to join forces in the development of a concrete plan to reduce the environmental impact of film production and to raise more … Read more
At the Cannes Film Festival, the international organization Film4climate is hosting the panel conference Taking Action on Climate Change that will with the question what the film industry can do to help influence the outcomes and contribute to climate … Read more
The 68th Festival de Cannes will present the documentary Ice and the sky by French filmmaker Luc Jacquet as Closing Night Film on May 24. In his fourth film, the director of the Oscar-winning March of the Penguins focuses on … Read more
The Swedish filmmaker Frederik Gertten who presented his new documentary Bikes vs Cars at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas, turned the world premiere of his film into a green event. Hundreds of people were riding on bikes to … Read more
Thanks to the dedication of the Cinema Exhibitors’ Association (CEA), independent British cinemas have significantly reduced their carbon emissions and energy costs over the past five years. The key factor for the exhibitors was the CEA Energy and Low Carbon … Read more
For various cinemas, sustainability is not only an issue on screen. In Germany, various arthouse cinemas are chosing renewals and fair trade products. An important role for the exhibitors plays energy efficieny. Sustainable measures help to reduce costs.
For the … Read more
With Solar Cinema, Dutch filmmaker Maureen Prins has launched an international project that combines the best of film culture and sustainability. She is bringing her solar powered screening system to areas in Europe where movie theaters do not exist … 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
