Show Notes
This is a big episode. We're talking saving the world big. The global screen industry generates millions of metric tons of carbon emissions every year. From fossil fuels to food waste, costumes and sets, the average production can generate over 28700 kilograms of waste, and with pressure on production costs and budgeting, embracing sustainable practices on set can seem daunting.
But a growing movement of practitioners are exploring how to build more sustainable productions, regardless of size.
60Forty Films' Karl Liegis and Matchbox Pictures' Helen Panchurst join this episode to discuss the strategies and opportunities for engaging the screen sector in sustainability. They share their insights into what the industry is doing globally to be more environmentally conscious, how consultants and coordinators work with production, and why it's more important than ever for the Australia sector to embrace sustainable practices.
Our top takeaways: Collaboration is key - not just within your team or production, but across the industry. Don't try to do everything. Pick three things that your production or team can focus on. It's not always about the successes. Learn from the hurdles and setbacks, and build them into your next project. Resources Sustainable Screens Australia: https://www.sustainablescreens.au/ BAFTA Albert Toolkit: https://wearealbert.org/ The Pact HETV Drama Production Support Initiative: https://www.pact.co.uk/resource/the-hetv-drama-production-support-initiative.html For feedback about this episode, please email [email protected].
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