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
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
The two industry events European Work in Progress (EWIP) and International Film Distribution Summit (IFDS) are taking place in Hamburg for the first time. From 29 September to 2 October 2025, European films and projects will be presented as part … Read more
It is a real challenge to apply a zero flight policy to an international co-production, which needs to stay in budget. The Swedish producer and sustainability expert Ronny Fritsche set very ambitious goals when he produced the feature film Kevlar … Read more
It’s high time for a change in transportation. Around 80 percent of all goods in Germany are transported by truck. Ninety-nine percent of all trucks run on diesel, a fossil fuel which causes about 28 percent of CO2 emissions in … Read more
Academy Award-winning Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway stars in the American comedy Mother Mary by David Lowery, which was shot in Cologne and the surrounding area for about fifty shooting days. To reduce the carbon footprint of the entire … Read more
Traffic is the problem child of climate protection. The upcoming Euro 7 standards will reduce emissions of nitrous oxide, fine particles, carbon monoxide, and ammonia, all of which are pollutants. Climate-friendly mobility also requires sustainably-produced fuels for existing vehicles. For … Read more
From June 27 to 29, 2024, the international film tech event Euro Cine Expo will take place for the third time in Munich. Before the Munich Filmfest is going to kick off, much more than a hundred exhibitors will present … Read more
The Mallorca Film Commission is initiating a comprehensive Green Film Shooting plan for the green transition of its audiovisual sector. The goal is to support film production companies, technical service providers, and rental houses in the transition toward sustainable production … 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
