In France, the use of sustainable production practices is picking up pace. Film studios are investing in energy-efficient measures to minimize their carbon footprint as well as their operational costs. Studio managers are reusing and recycling set decorations, while eco-managers … Read more
The days of diesel generators are numbered. Apart from bans on driving certain diesel-powered vehicles, the use of diesel generators has already been restricted in German cities, as in Berlin and Cologne. Film and TV productions are facing the challenge … Read more
By extending the Green Protocol to cover a new animation program, launching its first Eco Manager Lab, and creating compensation and collaboration programs with creative industries, the Sardegna Film Commission is reinforcing its commitment to greening the audiovisual industry. “It’s … Read more
In 2019, the signposts for film and TV production in Germany are all pointing to green. The efforts made by Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein (FFHSH), which began in 2012 with the creation of the Green Shooting Card as the first eco … Read more
Sustainability in motion is the title of Green Film Shooting’s 5th panel at the Berlinale that is hosted by the Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein and MFG Baden-Württemberg. Going green is becoming more common for filmmakers throughout the world – whether … Read more
Thanks to LED lighting, energy consumption for the TV show Verstehen Sie Spaß? at studios of Bavaria Film was reduced by more than half. Energy efficiency is a key issue for studios. Bavaria Film enjoys the benefit of having its … Read more
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
Perfect planning, short ways to the set and smart management of resources are part of the secret of success of green productions. These effects can be measured by savings of time, money as well as by avoiding to generate waste. … Read more
The German media company Pantaflix AG that is producing and distributing films and series, is going to implement a comprehensive sustainability strategy in all departments. To radically reduce the company’s ecological footprint, internal corporate structures and work processes will be … Read more
Sustainability on Set is the issue of the fourth panel discussion on green production at Berlinale that Green Film Shooting is hosting in cooperation with the Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein (FFHSH) and MFG Baden-Württemberg. Making movies without making a mess … 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
