Sustainable Production
Make a Film, Save the Planet
Every major player in the industry is moving toward sustainable production, with guilds, studios, networks and streaming services working on tools to help lower our carbon footprint.
This free, 4-module course is designed to share some of those tools, alongside information that has been gathered during this crucial transition.
Course Modules
1. WHY Sustainable Production? The dangers and consequences of climate change, and the urgent need to address the crisis.
Supplemental Materials:
Resource: Green Production Guide
Watch: NYU Eco Documentary on Student Sustainable Production
2. WHAT IS Sustainability? How film production has an impact on the environment, as well as on the communities where productions are filmed.
Supplemental Materials:
Download: The PEAR Toolkit
3. WHAT IS Sustainable Production? The challenges and opportunities inherent in transitioning to the new model.
Supplemental Materials:
Resource: Cost/Benefit Analysis of Sustainable Production
Resource: Green Production Guide