More Than Honey
The fascinating feature documentary More Than Honey by Swiss director Markus Imhoof inspired many people to discuss the reasons for the mysterious widespread death of bees. His unusual film touches the spectator because he gets us very … Read more
NF3 is part of the new Kyoto Protocol
One of the biggest climate killer is the greenhouse gas nitrogen trifluoride (NF3) that emerges when flat screens and solar cells are produced.
NF3 is 17,200 times more climate-damaging than carbon dioxide … Read more
The Carbon Film Quote initiative aims to reduce CO2 emissions resulting from the production of advertising films. Worldwide, the CO2 output from the 11,000 advertising films produced every year adds up to a total of 200,000 tons.
Now, Germany‘s largest … Read more
Berlin-based Weilandfilm produces advertising films sustainably on location and throughout the entire production process. Producer Mark Weiland uses green energy and green IT.
‘During the production of our advertising films, we strive to be carbon neutral and work in an … Read more
A sustainable wind will be blowing behind the scenes at Germany’s longest-running television series Großstadtrevier which was first aired in 1986. Studio Hamburg Produktion wants to build on its production experience to develop a keystone for new concepts to reduce … Read more
European funds and Film Commissions target a joint sustainability strategy
Great Britain: A National Standard for Sustainable Production
In terms of sustainability, the British film industry holds a pioneering role in Europe. Melanie Dicks of the environment agency Green Shoot… Read more
During a conversation, Managing Director Achim Rohnke likes to present an aerial image of the Bavaria Film studios, which is situated amidst a broad belt of woodlands in the Munich suburb of Grünwald. A comprehensive modernization of the facilities … Read more
Sustainable film production is still in its infancy in Germany. Green Film Shooting has interviewed Michael Geidel of the Green Film Initiative from Potsdam on how film and television productions can be realized sustainably and how money can be saved … Read more
The Berlin International Film Festival not only promotes ecological and sustainable goals through programmes and panels but also optimizes its own carbon footprint. Festival director Dieter Kosslick on organic food, travelling by train, and increasing awareness.
What is the impact … Read more
Andrea Schütte and Dirk Decker, founders of the Hamburg-based film production company Tamtam Film, believe in sustainable filmmaking.
We think that filmmaking and eco-friendly practices are not mutually exclusive,’ the Tamtam duo say. They have delivered proof of this … 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
