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02/01/2025

Solid foundations for change come first from the studios and facilities where our films and TV shows are produced. 🏢

The sustainability embedded into Martini Film Studios’ productions serve as an example and a reminder that leadership and initiative are needed throughout each stage of filmmaking to push for climate awareness and sensitivity. 🍀

As we recommit ourselves to the pledge of sustainability, let’s hold ourselves accountable to the planet and to each other. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

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Thank you to Gemma Martini of Martini Film Studios for joining our session, “Building Solid Foundations for Change | Studios and Facilities”.

Thank you to our partner, Reel Green at Creative BC for making this session possible.

30/12/2024

Climate action begins with collective accountability. 💚

🔍 Did you know? A study conducted by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication found that 16% of American adults experience at least one symptom of psychological distress due to climate change. These feelings were also found to be catalysts for individuals to engage in collective action.

As climate anxiety becomes more prevalent, radical change is becoming realized. We’re hopeful for what we can achieve together and individually. Let’s take that first step today. 🏃

Read more about the study here: https://mailchi.mp/yale/new-study-climate-change-psychological-distress-and-collective-action?e=a21441e39d

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Thank you to Barbara Williams of the CBC for joining our session, “Building Solid Foundations for Change | Studios, Facilities, and Broadcasters”.

Thank you to our partners, CBC/Radio-Canada and City of Toronto for making this session possible.

26/12/2024

📣 We’re myth-busting and acknowledging TRUTHS today 📣

Climate accountability involves the sobering realization that humans are and continue to be responsible for the mass destruction of our planet and atmosphere.

Without us, life on Earth will continue. But, without the Earth and all its natural systems and symbiotic communities, our lives alongside every other living being, will cease to exist.

We alone are responsible for the future of our planet. Let’s do something about it. 💪

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Thank you to Amy Desjarlais | Waabishka Kakaki Zhaawshko Shkeezhgokwe, for joining our “Traditional Welcome & Opening Remarks”.

23/12/2024

🌷 Climate storytelling uses emotions and narratives of climate change to unite individuals under the common goal of climate action. 💪 This type of storytelling allows us to present climate issues with relevancy and urgency.

We’re calling all screenwriters to conduct a climate reality check to ensure that climate change and action topics become part of everyday life.

Let’s do our part in tackling misinformation and pushing for collective change! 👏

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Thank you to Mark Shapland of the Independent Production Fund, for joining our session, “Framing Sustainability: The Green Revolution in Entertainment”.

Thank you to our partner, CBC/Radio-Canada for making this session possible.

16/12/2024

⭐ We’re naming Billie Eilish as our Sustainability Superstar | PART 1 ⭐

Her commitment to green initiatives on the Hit Me Hard and Soft tour shows us how the music industry can pave the way for a more sustainable future! 🌍

From sustainable travel to plant-based food being offered, Billie is making every concert count for the planet.

We’re celebrating Billie as a and calling on other artists to do the same! 📣

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Video made in collaboration with Green Humanity.

10/12/2024

Ready to make a real impact? 🫶

Join our 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 and become part of a collaborative community focused on driving meaningful change in the film and sustainability industry.

As a member of the SPF-Working Group, you’ll be shaping the future of sustainable production and shifting key industry practices. 🌱

We’re working towards 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀:
🍀 Create and share unified messaging about the importance of sustainability in front and behind the camera
🍀 Promote climate action inside and outside of our SPF-Working Group members
🍀 Motivate and accelerate sector transformation to clean practices

This is your platform to share ideas, workshop decarbonization and sustainability strategies, and to grow your professional network!🧑‍🤝‍🧑

🔗 Click here to learn more: https://www.sustainableproductionforum.com/programs/workinggroup

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀:
ACTRA Toronto, Association des réalisateurs et réalisatrices du Québec (ARRQ), NABET 700-M UNIFOR, Teamsters Local Union No. 155, Directors Guild of Canada, BC District Council, Association québécoise de la production médiatique - AQPM, Canadian Media Producers Association - CMPA, IATSE, Writers Guild of Canada, Réalisatrices Équitables

06/12/2024

The Changing Narratives Fund with Canada Media Fund has launched! 🎉 This new fund, initiated by Canadian Heritage, is designed to support diverse communities in joining the media industries and telling their stories. 📖

The fund aims to:⁣
🌱 Fund professional development, training, and mentorship initiatives⁣
🌱 Ensure authentic representation of diverse stories and perspectives in Canada's audiovisual industry⁣
🌱 Foster new economic opportunities and promote greater equity⁣
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Applications are open until December 20th, 2024.⁣

Click here for more info and to apply:
https://cmf-fmc.ca/program/changing-narratives-fund/

05/12/2024

Stay ahead in sustainability and join our newsletter! 🌍

Sign up for the SPF newsletter for the latest insights, trends, and innovations in the world of film and sustainability. Join the movement toward a greener future! 🌱

Here’s what you’re missing in our November newsletter 🍂 :
🪴 Access to SPF24 Official Photography, so you can relive our best moments together.
🪴 Opportunities to join one of our sustainability working groups and make a green impact on the industry.
🪴 And, a curated list of sustainability reads, watches, and listens!

🖋️ Sign up to stay connected with SPF and the global sustainability community: https://www.sustainableproductionforum.com/spf24

02/12/2024

🍁 The Women4Climate mentorship program empowers female climate leaders addressing the climate emergency in Toronto!

The program uses mentoring, training & networking opportunities 🗣️ to provide participants with the resources and support to take their climate project, product, or business to the next level! 🏆

Upon completion of the mentorship program, participants also have the opportunity to pitch their climate project to the City of Toronto and their partners. The top three projects will receive a cash award and additional support to advance their work. 🎉

Women4Climate Toronto is currently seeking MENTORS across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. 🌱

📃 APPLY to be a mentor by December 6, 2024, to help build a new generation of climate champions!

🔗 Click here for more info: toronto.ca/women4climate

29/11/2024

🌍 "A Call for Leadership and Collective Action on Sustainability" | Inside Film Magazine

Last September, at Toronto, we hosted the Australian SPEC cohort 🇦🇺! In a reflection of their experience at SPF24 and the Ascend Sustainability Training program led by Green Spark Group they’re calling for film and media sectors to unite and take bolder steps toward a more sustainable industry 🤝.

While acknowledging the efforts of individuals who are currently championing sustainability and green leadership, there are still major actions to be undertaken by the global film industry.

Our Australian friends identify 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
🪢 “We call for sustainability mandates to be tied to overarching studio and distributor policies, funding models, deliverables and incentives.”

➕ “We call for every production to 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 consistent with the size and scale of the production.”

👔 “We call for including sustainability in job descriptions and hiring processes, to 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 and productions to promote collective responsibility.”

For true change to occur, it must “come through collaborative, industry-wide commitment, with leadership and accountability from the top”. We're excited to embark on a journey of collective responsibility alongside our global counterparts 🧑‍🤝‍🧑!

Click here to read the FULL ARTICLE: https://if.com.au/open-letter-a-call-for-leadership-and-collective-action-on-sustainability/

28/11/2024

🎞️ Last September, at Toronto, the Green Frame group was officially announced!

Led by CBC/Radio-Canada, the Green Frame is a coalition of Canada’s major content organizations and financiers that have come together to harmonize sustainability initiatives in film and TV. 🍁

In addition to the four outlined goals, 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
📄 Create and follow a corporate sustainability plan
➕ Work together and share carbon calculator results & sustainability plans
👥 Collaborate on the decarbonization of production
📐 Collaborate on common requirements/minimums

We are so excited to see CBC/Radio-Canada elevate our accountability and growth with Green Frame! Let’s move towards a greener industry and a greener future one production at a time! ☘️

🔗 Click here for more information on the Green Frame:
https://www.cbc.ca/businessandrights/production-information/green-frame
https://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/media-centre/coalition-green-frame

26/11/2024

🎬 The Official Selection for is here!

Date: December 1-31, 2024

Place: Online

Join us online from December 1-31 to experience Winter Harvest and many other powerful films that explore critical environmental topics! This year’s festival lineup, handpicked by an international team of filmmakers and scientists, brings thought-provoking stories to the forefront. Watch anywhere, anytime – all you need is an internet connection! 🌐

🎟️ Festival Pass: Unlimited access for $55 CAD!

🍃 5-Film Package: Only $20 CAD!

By buying a pass and tuning in, you’re actively supporting BCEFF's mission to raise public awareness. Together, we can inspire change and share these impactful stories with a larger audience. Let’s make a difference! 🙌🌱

For more info, visit www.bceff.org | British Columbia Environmental Film Festival-BCEFF

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26/11/2024

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NOVEMBER 28TH!

Telefilm Canada’s Annual Public Assembly is just around the corner, and it’s an event you won’t want to miss! 🎬

Sylvain Lafrance, Chair of the Board, and Julie Roy, Executive Director and CEO, will look back on the achievements of the past year and share their priorities for the future. 🏆

The Annual Public Assembly is a virtual event and will be available in English and French, with subtitles, as well as American Sign Language and Quebec Sign Language interpretation. 💻

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PART 2 of our interview with Mark Rabin, co-host of The Tie-In Podcast 🎙️, founder of Portable Electric ⚡, and Advisory Board member of the Sustainable Entertainment Society 🎥🌱. Mark talks about why he started The Tie-In podcast with Zena Harris, and what new avenues they want to explore around #sustainableproduction! 🎧 Check out Mark go behind-the-scenes at Climate Week NY to interview “Showpower” CEO, Paul Schurink here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLk8lzFjfYc 🙋 Paul and his team have helped one of the world’s most famous bands, “Coldplay”, put on many successful #green performances. Their dynamic business model has led to innovative, sustainable production solutions that prioritize reducing environmental impact while maintaining high-quality LIVE shows. 📲 Listen to The Tie-In on Spotify, YouTube, iTunes, or visit www.tieinpodcast.com #SustainableProductionForum #ClimateAction #TheTieIn #CleanEnergy #GreenFilm #PortableElectric #SustainableEntertainmentSociety #Fashion

Mark Rabin, co-host of The Tie-In Podcast, founder of Portable Electric, and Advisory Board member of the Sustainable Entertainment Society, shares why he’s passionate about making the entertainment industry pollution-free. 🎥🌱 🎧 Tune in to PART 2 of our interview to see Mark talk about The Tie-In. 📲 Listen to The Tie-In now on Spotify, YouTube, iTunes, or visit www.tieinpodcast.com #SustainableProductionForum #ClimateAction #TheTieIn #CleanEnergy #GreenFilm #PortableElectric #SustainableEntertainmentSociety

🚨LAST CHANCE for TICKETS to “The Climate Writing Toolkit”!🚨 We’ll be led by the amazing Jordan Hall, co-creator and writer of CARMILLA. This workshop is OPEN TO ALL individuals, from absolute beginners to the seasoned climate writer.🙋 We’ll explore climate writing across different genres and discuss the challenges of representing complex scientific concepts in fiction✍️. The Climate Writing Toolkit gives you a chance to look through successful case studies, collaborate through hands-on workshopping, and examine the current climate narrative.📽️ Thank you to the Independent Production Fund for making this workshop possible. We’re excited to make our screens more climate-friendly!🌿 This workshop requires PRE-REGISTRATION: https://www.sustainableproductionforum.com/spf-virtual #spf24 #sustainableproductionforum #climatestorytelling #climatenarratives #climatestory

In this video, Smiely Khurana speaks on her journey attending the Sustainable Production Forum (SPF) and how it shaped her career in the film industry. From discovering the environmental impact of production to finding inspiration for sustainable filmmaking, events like SPF are making a difference—both for professionals and for the planet. 🌍💡 #SustainableFilm #SPF2024 #SustainableProductionForum

🌱 Meet Smiely Khurana, founder of The Sustainable Act and SPF24 Media Partner! Hear about her inspiring work and exciting collaboration with SPF24 this year. Don’t miss it! #SPF24 #Sustainability #TheSustainableAct #SustainableProductionForum

🌟 Alert 🌟 | Storytelling Workshop - a few spots still available 🎬 The Climate Writing Toolkit: Touchstones, Strategies, and Mitigation Writing about the climate crisis is both urgent and challenging. In this workshop for both the seasoned climate writer and the absolute beginner, we’ll explore some of the most successful examples of climate writing across different genres (and mediums) and the storytelling strategies we can learn from them. 📅 Join us on October 29th for a small group workshop led by the amazing Jordan Hall. This workshop is online and globally accessible. 🎟️ Get your tickets below! ⬇️ #Carmilla #SPF24 #sustainableproductionforum #greenfilmmaker #storytelling #greenstories

🦸Got the post SPF24 Vancouver blues? Have no fear, SPF24 VIRTUAL IS HERE!!🦸 If you missed out on our Toronto and Vancouver events, join us on October 23rd for our virtual programming!🌿 SPF24 Virtual will feature 🔈expert panels, 💻interactive discussions, 🙋networking opportunities, and a 🛒vendor marketplace all aimed at sharing groundbreaking strategies and insights on transforming production processes. We’ll be covering a wide range of topics: 🌍Global sustainability initiatives 💻Sustainable VFX & animation 🌱Indigenous land stewardship in film 🟠Circularity in design SPF24 is an opportunity to gain knowledge, collaborate, and network with the GLOBAL film industry. We can’t wait to connect different parts of the world through our common goal of greening film and TV! 💚 EVENT DETAILS: 📅October 23rd 🕢8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PT 📍Online, Swapcard Get TICKETS HERE: https://www.sustainableproductionforum.com/buy-tickets-virtual #spf24 #sustainableproductionforum #circularity #animation #vfx #filmproduction

💡Missed out on our Toronto and Vancouver events? Check out our ON-DEMAND CONTENT!💡 Purchases made for SPF24’s Virtual event on October 23rd also give you access to filmed SPF24 Toronto and Vancouver content 📽️! Watch “Building Solid Foundations for Change ”, “The Tie-In | Green Wheels in Motion” and much more ☘️! With SPF24 on-demand, you can explore the expert panels and groundbreaking discussions of SPF24 all at your own pace 🏃. On-demand content can be accessed at any time and at any place. Whether you missed the live event or want to revisit key sessions, on-demand brings SPF24 to your fingertips 🖐️! We’re excited to bring our content one step closer to the global audience 🌏! CLICK HERE for tickets to SPF24 Virtual + On-Demand Access: https://ow.ly/EEg250TMRya #spf24 #sustainableproduction #virtualevent

🦸Got the post SPF24 Vancouver blues? Have no fear, SPF24 VIRTUAL IS HERE!!🦸 If you missed out on our Toronto and Vancouver events, join us on October 23rd for our virtual programming!🌿 SPF24 Virtual will feature 🔈expert panels, 💻interactive discussions, 🙋networking opportunities, and a 🛒vendor marketplace all aimed at sharing groundbreaking strategies and insights on transforming production processes. We’ll be covering a wide range of topics: 🌍Global sustainability initiatives 💻Sustainable VFX & animation 🌱Indigenous land stewardship in film 🟠Circularity in design Our Virtual Event is an opportunity to gain knowledge, collaborate, and network with the GLOBAL film industry. We can’t wait to connect different parts of the world through our common goal of greening film and TV! 💚 EVENT DETAILS: 📅October 23rd 🕢8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PT 📍Online, Swapcard Get TICKETS HERE: https://ow.ly/4Csp50TK5IX #spf24 #sustainableproductionforum #circularity #animation #VFX #filmproduction

🌍✨ FEATURED SPEAKERS SPOTLIGHT PART 2 ✨🌍 We’re thrilled to show off ROUND TWO of the AMAZING SPEAKERS coming to SPF24 VANCOUVER! These industry leaders and innovators will be sharing their expertise 📖 and igniting conversation around what it truly means to produce sustainably. 🌱💚 Join us on OCTOBER 8TH 📅 as they delve into innovative practices, groundbreaking technologies, and actionable strategies that can lead us toward a more sustainable and efficient film set. Their insight and experience will shine a light on how implementing green strategies and technology can benefit both our planet 🌎and our productions 🎥. Sunbelt Rentals IATSE 891 Actsafe Safety Association Thunderbird Entertainment Warner Bros. Discovery Telefilm Canada Capilano University Versatile Media Green Spark Group Reel Green Driving Force Vehicle Rentals, Sales & Leasing City of Vancouver - Local Government Get TICKETS HERE: https://ow.ly/6Z2W50TG0oL #spf24 #ecoleadership #changemakers #bccreates #CreativeBC #vancouver #vancity

🤔Got a question for a scientist?🤔 This year at SPF24 Vancouver, we’re hosting exciting 1:1 SPEED MEETING sessions with three brilliant scientists who are paving the way in environmental research and sustainability 🌿. These discussion sessions are a unique opportunity to ask questions 🗣️, share ideas 💡, and connect with experts 🙋 who are passionate about making a difference. Our Speed Meeting sessions aim to: 🔗Connect scientists and storytellers 📖Encourage knowledge sharing ✍️Bridge the gap between academic research and storytelling and entertainment Meet our 3 scientists: 🌱Dr. Eddy Carmack is a senior scientist emeritus at Fisheries and Oceans Canada 🌱Dr. Alyssa Gehman is a research scientist at the Hakai Institute and an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia 🌱Dr. Cherisse Du Preez is a marine biologist and a deep-sea explorer at Fisheries and Oceans Canada The 1:1 Speed Meeting sessions are OPEN TO EVERYONE attending SPF24 Vancouver. Contact [email protected] if you would like to participate. LIMITED SLOTS AVAILABLE. Get TICKETS to SPF24 Vancouver HERE: https://www.sustainableproductionforum.com/buy-tickets-vancouver #spf24 #vancouver #vancity #science #marinebiology #scientist #research #storytelling #sustainableproductionforum"

🌍✨ FEATURED SPEAKERS SPOTLIGHT PART 1 ✨🌍 We’re thrilled to show off our amazing speakers coming to SPF24 VANCOUVER! These industry leaders and innovators will be sharing their expertise 📖 and igniting conversation around what it truly means to produce sustainably. 🌱💚 Join us on OCTOBER 8TH 📅 as they delve into innovative practices, groundbreaking technologies, and actionable strategies that can lead us toward a more sustainable and efficient film set. Their insight and experience will shine a light on how implementing green strategies and technology can benefit both our planet 🌎and our productions 🎥. See these #changemakers in action by getting TICKETS here🎫: https://ow.ly/cK6A50TELxo Martini Film Studios Vancouver Film Studios Portable Electric Valid Manufacturing Ltd Hakai Institute University of British Columbia Telefilm Canada Raven and Hummingbird Tea Co Creative BC Knowledge Network Northeast Pacific Deep-sea Exploration Project University of Victoria Fisheries and Oceans Canada Green Spark Group Story Money Impact #spf24 #ecoleadership #bccreates #CreativeBC #vancouver #vancity

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