Fresh Film and Screen Producers Ireland recognise the importance of environmental sustainability and wish to support and encourage environmental best practice throughout the film industry.
Fresh Film and Screen Producers Ireland Sustainable Filmmaking Award
Fresh Film and Screen Producers Ireland present an award for sustainable filmmaking. The award recognizes film productions that integrate sustainability at the heart of their creative process. Applicants must submit a detailed dossier demonstrating how sustainability has been taken into account from the earliest stages of production, and how it has been translated into concrete initiatives on the ground. The winning projects will be those that have succeeded in significantly reducing their environmental impact and inspiring other productions.
Why is sustainability important in the film industry?
The film industry, long perceived as wasteful and unconcerned about its environmental impact, is experiencing a major turning point. The concept of sustainability is beginning to establish itself as a key factor in film production.
- Significant environmental impact: Filming generates large quantities of waste, consumes large amounts of energy and often requires long journeys.
- Increased environmental awareness: The public is increasingly aware of environmental issues and appreciates sustainable initiatives.
- Social responsibility: By adopting sustainable practices, the film industry can contribute to a more sustainable future for all.
How do you make a production run more sustainable?
Numerous actions can be taken to reduce the ecological footprint of a film, such as waste management with rigorous selective sorting, reduced packaging, or the use of recyclable or biodegradable materials.
Particular attention can also be paid to energy consumption, by taking care to use renewable energies for example. Or by optimizing lighting, and switching off lights when not in use.
Favoring public transport, car-pooling or electric vehicles for travel related to the shoot is yet another area of improvement that can be applied fairly easily.
When it comes to sets, using existing sets rather than building new ones, renting equipment rather than buying it, and favouring natural materials are all ways to make a film greener.
The benefits of sustainability in the film industry
- Cost reduction: Significant savings can be made by optimising resource management.
- Improved brand image: A sustainably produced film has a better image with audiences and partners.
- Innovation: The search for sustainable solutions can stimulate creativity and innovation in the film industry.
Sustainable production checklist
To help you list your sustainable filming practices, simply select the actions you are implementing in your film and click on “Submit”.
Who is Fresh Film Festival?
The Fresh International Film Festival and IYFTYs ignite young minds, inspiring them to pursue careers in film. By providing hands-on experience in visual storytelling and collaborative filmmaking, Fresh empowers the next generation of Irish talent. Through the generous support of our partners, we aim to foster a vibrant and sustainable future for Irish film and television.
Fresh Film, Fresh International Film Festival and Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards are made possible through the generous support, investment and partnership of the Arts Council of Ireland, RTÉ, Screen Ireland, Omniplex Cinema Group, Limerick City and County Council, Coimisiún na Meán, Limerick & Clare Education & Training Board, Screen Producers Ireland, The Radharc Trust, Animation Ireland, Bow Street Academy, IFCO and RTÉ Supporting the Arts.
