The California Film Commission (CFC) has launched a web-based Green Resource Guide that is designed to promote environmentally conscious production spanning long and short-form content.
The Green Resource Guide, provides production companies with information and tools to reduce their environmental footprint, while saving them the time and expense of conducting their own environmental research.
From pre to post-production, the Green Resource Guide supplies everything from handy tips on green office practices to useful contacts with green vendors. For example, the site has information on where to find sustainably harvested lumber for set production, as well as lists of food banks that accept surplus meals for caterers.
“This guide has been designed to completely streamline the process of green production for film companies of any size,” said CFC director Amy Lemisch. “It’s my hope that these easy, environmentally friendly practices will catch on with all productions shooting in California and throughout the country for that matter. They’re available to everyone.”
The Green Resource Guide comes at a time when the environmental movement is entering the mainstream. More and more production companies are looking for ways to minimize their effect on the environment and some have already adopted many of these environmental guidelines in their day-to-day operations and productions.
First-Time Feature Directors Make Major Splash At AFI Fest, Generate Oscar Buzz
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