Eurimages, the cultural support fund of the Council of Europe, acknowledges its accountability towards future generations regarding sustainable development, bearing in mind the undeniable environmental impact of international co-productions. Active since 1989, Eurimages also believes that international cooperation is … Read more
In broadcast studios and theaters, halogen lights are increasingly being replaced by LED technology because they are more economical and eco-friendly. Furthermore, they fulfill the requirements of camera capability and varying color temperature. But halogen lights that are still in … Read more
Saving the world on screen isn’t enough for James Cameron. During the production of his spectacular cinematic adventure Avatar: The Way of Water, the Hollywood director also set new standards behind the camera. The catering on set of his … Read more
On the occassion of the Berlin International Film Festival the Eisvogel – Prize for Sustainable Film Production was awarded at the Federal Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection. The prize, worth 20,000 euro, is given out by the … Read more
At the Green Tec Day, hosted by the German Association of Film and TV Technicians (VTFF) at the Jofa Studios in Berlin-Adlershof on the occasion of the Berlin International Film Festival on February 20, manufacturers and rental houses … Read more
The circular economy in set design marks a real turning point. Innovative solutions include lightweight cardboard flats and prefrabricated components made of recycled aluminium. Imaginative film architects can create entire worlds, which require time, money, and precious resources. When a … Read more
The international trade fair Euro Cine Expo teamed up with Filmfest München and the Film Commission to create a space for networking between the professionals of both events. The synergies between the events in Munich will give further power to … Read more
At the 35th European Film Awards, which were celebrated on 10 December in Reykjavík, Iceland, the European Film Academy and Connect4Climate have given out a Sustainability Award for the first time. The objective of the European Sustainability Award – … Read more
Submissions for the Eisvogel – Prize for Sustainable Film Production worth 20,000 € – are being accepted until November 30, 2022, which is awarded by the Federal Ministry for the Environment and the Heinz Sielmann Foundation in cooperation with the … 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
