Climate change and the implemenation of the energy transition are among the key topics that will be addressed at the 12th edition of the Deauvillle Green Award film festival, that takes place on June 7 and 8 at … Read more
With the Emmy-nominated show Emily in Paris, the Sex and the City creator Darren Star has given Netflix its most popular comedy series. The second season’s loud-color costume design is causing shock waves. “Too much good taste is boring. … Read more
As a world-class chess champion in The Queen’s Gambit, Anya Taylor-Joy not only brought Netflix its most successful worldwide series premiere with more than 62 million viewers in 92 countries as well as several awards as best actress, but … Read more
The 21st edition of the One World International Documentary Film Festival is presenting a focus on documentaries that deal with subjects such as ecology and climate change. But environment protection and sustainability won’t be an issue on screen only. The … Read more
Suzy Amis Cameron’s initiative Red Carpet Green Dress™ (RCGD) teamed up with with TENCEL™ Luxe for an international design contest for designers from all over the world, which is open until 30th July 2020. Entrants, whether they are emerging … Read more
A series of sustainability events took place at the 76th edition of the Venice International Film Festival. The independent festival sidebar Venice Days presented the world premiere of the documentary The Great Green Wall which follows activists that are … Read more
Wearable fashion garments made from liquid food waste and vegan sneakers made from coffee plants and grounds may become game changers for the fashion industry. Innovation in textile production processes is urgently needed because of the industry’s immense carbon footprint. … Read more
The Seven Year Itch started pretty green with the Ökoprofit Certificate that was awarded to Green Film Shooting by Jens Kerstan, Minister for Environment and Energy, City of Hamburg. Implementation and valuation of best practices are also an issue … Read more
At the 71th Cannes Film Festival, Jury President Cate Blanchett wore the same Giorgio Armani gown at the opening ceremony that she had already shown when she received a Golden Globe as Best Actress for her role in Blue … 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
