Let's clear up a #sustainability misconception!
Sustainability on set can be used as a way to cut down on budget and reduce #production time. Small steps such as switching from disposable cutlery to stainless steel cutlery reduce craft services costs + the time needed for waste removal.
Finding ways to use green strategies to achieve your production goals moves your set towards long-term sustainability!
#spf23 #sustainableproductionforum #green #filmmaking
We're celebrating films with sustainable costume departments!
These three films have found unique ways to save the environment while producing blockbuster movies:
🌺 Little Women Movie
👸 Beauty and the Beast
✨ This Is England
Check out https://ow.ly/Zs2W50QaaLp for more film + sustainability tips!
#spf23 #costume #fashion
Wondering how you can make your COSTUME DEPARTMENT SUSTAINABLE? 🌿
We got you covered with three easy tips:
🍃 Check the label for fabric information
🪵 Reuse, upcycle, and thrift
🌺 Maintain appropriate temperatures for clothing + costume storage
Check out https://ow.ly/wCs650QaaG7 for more film and sustainability tips!
#spf23 #costume #fashion #thrift
Climate storytelling is a story of climate change told from your POV! 🗣️
Stories make climate change relatable through personal experiences and emotions. Powerful stories draw on empathy and understanding, taking listeners on a journey to inspire change.
Ready to dive in? Join our Writing Climate Futures workshop on Thursday: www.sustainableproductionforum.com
For more examples of brilliant climate stories, check out Don't Look Up and Before The Flood!
#spf23 #sustainableproductionforum #leonardodicaprio #climatechange #storytelling
We're thrilled to share that at Wednesday's Vancouver event, we're showing the North American premiere of Jane Goodall - Reasons for Hope! 💫
Drawing on decades of work by the world’s most famous living ethologist and environmentalist, this uplifting film highlights good news stories around the globe that will inspire people to make a difference.
The screening will be preceded by Just Beneath the Surface, an award-winning short film by director Jimmy John Thaiday that is part of this year's BCEFF line-up 💙
Purchase your ticket for access to these special screenings: https://ow.ly/XYib50PW8MF
#spf23 #sustainableproductionforum #reasonsforhope #movie #inspiration
the Jane Goodall Institute British Columbia Environmental Film Festival-BCEFF
Calling all film lovers and sustainability pros! 🌟
Next week, join us at SPF23 Vancouver and set the stage for a sustainable future in entertainment.
You'll connect with industry leaders, learn strategies for sustainable content creation, and exchange insights with fellow changemakers. 🌎🎬
Our Vancouver event is next week — grab your ticket today! https://ow.ly/InKl50PUyct
Photos: Stanley Rishi
#vancity #spf23 #sustainableproductionforum #event
Meet our Signature Partner, CBC/Radio-Canada! 📻
The broadcasting company celebrates Canadian culture through content that informs, enlightens and entertains — and is playing a leading role in greening the industry. 🌱
Through its five-year strategy, Greening Our Story, the company is making big changes to eliminate waste and carbon emissions.
Read more: https://ow.ly/Ogiv50PIKiE
#cbc #cbcradio #spf23 #sustainableproductionforum
Going green doesn’t just stop at home, we can bring green strategies into our film sets and workplaces too 🌱
The Ontario Creates four-year plan aims to cut back on food waste and energy use, reducing greenhouse gas emissions on film and TV sets.
Click here to read more about the plan: https://ow.ly/5xEf50Py4WQ
#ontariogreenscreen #spf23 #sustainability #sustainableproductionforum
What is sustainable filmmaking, and why is it important to implement green strategies in our film sets? 🎞️
This year, our events + programs will explore the different ways to use green strategies from pre through to post-production.
Stay tuned for SPF23’s in-person programming coming this fall to Vancouver, Toronto, and LA.
#greensets #spf23 #spf #filmmaking #film
What can #SPF23 do for you? 🤔
Our in-person events and virtual content bring you a platform to meet sustainability leaders, learn about green strategies in the film and TV industry, and engage in impactful conversations about decarbonizing the arts and entertainment sector.
If you’re looking to expand your network, make meaningful connections, and help your production lead on sustainability, SPF23 is the place for you.
Keep an eye out for early bird tickets coming soon!
#sustainability #climate #green #sustainableproductionforum #SPF23
Did you know that 🐄 and their manure produce 14.5% of earth-warming greenhouse gas emissions?
Cow manure and fertilizers can also contaminate water resources.
Plant-based milk alternatives, like almond milk, help lower greenhouse gas emissions, save land space, and use less water to make!
In this video, our Marketing Assistant Sharon Yuen, gives a step-by-step tutorial for making your own delicious almond milk latte at home. ☕️
#sustainability #vegan #vegetarian #spf23 #spf #almondmilk #earthsown #sustainableproductionforum
Clara George, Producer and Lead Sustainability Advisor for Netflix Canada, telling it like it is 🙌 Budgeting is a key part of sustainable production! Check out the full panel here for tips on how to do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgJeIi35bx0&t=536s
#SPF #SPF23 #sustainableproductionforum #sparksustainability #greenset #changingtheclimateofentertainment #sustainability #sustainablefilmmaking #sustainableproduction #sustainablematerials #gogreenorgohome #movieshoot #tvtime #ecowarrior #zeroweastejourney #plasticfreeliving #recyclingart #composting #reusables #choosetoreuse #lessplastic #climatechangeisreal #ourplanetourhome #productionlife #setlife
Who else is going to the British Columbia Environmental Film Festival-BCEFF this year? We're looking forward to their inspiring and educational lineup 🙌
#SPF #SPF23 #BCEFF #greengloveclub #EcoRep #EcoMVP #greenhollyhood #filmindustry #productionlife #entertainmentnew #greenset #sustainablefilmmaking #sustainableproduction #sustainablematerials #gogreenorgohome #movieshoot #tvtime #ecowarrior #zeroweastejourney #plasticfreeliving #recyclingart #composting #reusables #choosetoreuse #lessplastic #climatechangeisreal #environmentaljustice #climateactionnow #earthlove #carbonfootprint
Collaboration is our middle name. Our events are crafted with the intention of accelerating sustainability in the motion picture industry by bringing people together. We can't wait to tell you what's in store for #SPF23!
#SPF22 #SustainableProduction #GreenFilm #SPF #Sustainability #climatestorytelling #ZeroWaste #climatecontent #indigenousrepresentation #indigenous
SPF22 helped us see decarbonization as an art form. Complex sustainability problem-solving requires an abundance of creativity. Thankfully, we're in the right industry for that!
For more tips, watch SPF panels and fireside chats free on the Green Spark Group YouTube channel!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw6mf9siTRJXss92DO7TTQnlXtskbhBLN
#Sustainability #SustainableProduction #SPF23 #SPF22 #Changingtheclimateofentertainment
We have some special things in the works for SPF23...but for now, we'll just be over here reminiscing about our wonderful speakers and attendees at SPF22!
#Sustainability #SustainableProduction #SPF23 #SPF22
Want to watch more fantastic content from #SPF22? Check out our free YouTube library! This channel is our contribution to the creative community we love. We want everyone to thrive sustainably and tell great stories for generations to come!
SPF22 panels & fireside chats playlist here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw6mf9siTRJXss92DO7TTQnlXtskbhBLN
#Sustainability #SustainableProduction #SPF23
Some quotable highlights from week 1 of #SPF22 programming! Still catching up? Watch all content on demand until Dec 1!
Register until Nov 15 with the code SPF22COP27
Thanks to our partners and presenters for these fantastic sessions:
@wfw_intl , @creativebcs , @reelgreenbc , @mppiabc , Independent Production Fund, Canadian media Producers Association, @DGCtalent , @ontariogreenscreen , @mbsecan , @thecdnacademy , @cbcradiocanada , @creamprodinc , @ontournevert , @iatse891 , @telefilm_canada , @netflixca
We had such a fun time at #SPF22 in Toronto talking about sustainability and actions to get started, partnerships, and community. And the SLIDE at Corus was fun! Here's a short video! More photos to come!
#SustainabilityisFun