Every industry can contribute and fight climate change by reducing its carbon footprint. In the film industry we often focus on film production but, of course, to take actions in any step of the production and distribution chain. At the … Read more
Film London, the capital’s screen industries agency, is hiring a Sustainability Manager who will play a key role in researching and identifying sustainable solutions for crew working on location in London with a particular focus on generators and air … Read more
The transport of cast, crew, and equipment often leaves a heavy carbon footprint. In the future, car rental companies will not be the only ones required to offer eco-friendly vehicles. As part of the European Green Deal, Euro 7 introduces … Read more
In Glasgow, world leaders are going to make decisions about major global issues at COP26 that will impact us all. Strong and sustained reductions in emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases would limit climate change. As outlined … Read more
Efficient energy and resource management is part of the DNA of the German post-production house Bewegte Bilder. The Tübingen-based company, housed in a wood-frame building, is sustainably equipped from basement to roof with an external air-cooled server room, an … Read more
As world leaders gather in Glasgow for the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November, The British cinema Depot presents a program of events on climate actions that can be taken. The events showcase powerful civic action, … Read more
A kingfisher is the symbol of a new international green film production award. Worth of 20,000 euros, the Eisvogel – Prize for Sustainable Film Production will be given out for the first time during the Berlin International Film Festival in … Read more
For the first time, La Biennale di Venezia is going to measure and monitor its carbon footprint. Following the eco-friendly actions of the Berlinale and this year’s efforts at the Cannes film festival, a carbon management plan has been applied … Read more
Whether it’s Toni Sevillo holding a discussion with a prisoner in Dall’ Interno (From the Inside) or Elyas M’Barek struggling through a crisis with his girlfriend in What We Wanted or an octopus resting on a rock in … Read more
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
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.‘
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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
