The days of petroleum-based plastics such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate) are numbered. All the leading companies in the plastics industry are investing in bioplastics made from renewable biomass sources. In development is an environmental-friendly alternative to PET, the polymer PEF … Read more
At the Conference of the Parties (COP 23) in Bonn that brings together delegates from 195 countries who are working on agreements and rules in order to follow the Paris climate agreement, various guest speakers from Hollywood are also expected … Read more
On the occasion of the 12th Rome Film Fest, the 2017 Green Movie Award was given out to the Italian-German Writer/Director Renzo Carbonera for his sustainably produced feature film Resina as well as to Chiara Bellini for Gli anni … Read more
Sustainable film production is the subject of a presentation of the University of Copenhagen. Hosted by the Department of Media, Cognition and Communication, the seminar “Material Perspectives on Nordic Media” will provide an introction in the benefits, legislative foresight and … Read more
With Venice VR, the world’s oldest film festival has launched a new competition that is featuring 22 virtual reality films. Several productions are dealing with the impact of climate change. Located in the 4,000 m2 exhibition hall on Lazzaretto Vecchio … Read more
The Hollywood star, politician, and environmentalist Arnold Schwarzenegger launched a database of legislation to help combat climate change. Created by the Schwarzenegger Institute at the University of Southern California in partnership with the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators the website … Read more
The catering of film productions is crucial. But good food has its price. Organic food is an option which is often considered as too expensive. But besides the price there are consequences of food production such as impacts on health, … Read more
The sixth edition of the Deauville Green Awards brought together about 400 filmmakers and ecology experts who exchanged information on sustainable developments and innovations. At the two-day event, 370 commercials, corporate films and documentaries were presented in 14 competition categories. … Read more
The Volvo Ocean Race is looking for an Sustainable Event Management intern for six up to twelve month in Alicante, Spain. Starting immediately, this is an opportunity for a super organized, highly computer and desktop research proficient, university student studying … 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
