EVERYONE’S A FILM MAKER THESE DAYS. HERE ARE SOME GREEN FILM MAKING TIPS
Source: The Greater Philadelphia Film Office
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Posted by: Elizabeth Fiend
THE PRODUCTION OFFICE
• Look for office products with GREEN SEAL CERTIFICATION
• PRINT DOUBLE SIDED whenever possible
• COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL instead of printed memos
THE GREEN ROOM
• USE TAP WATER: Filtered and disinfected by state and EPA
• RENT A WATER COOLER
• BUY WASHABLE silverware
• STOCK REUSABLE containers
• BUY ORGANIC OR LOCAL fruits and vegetables
• Shop at Local Supermarket
• AVOID using all Styrofoam
SET CONSTRUCTION
• RE USE Set Walls as much as possible!
• USE SCREWS instead of staples
• Recharge power tools when FULLY DRAINED
• RE USE CUTOFFS for smaller construction
• DESIGNATE waste cans for small scraps and saw dust only
• USE low VOC caulk
SET DESIGN
• ESTABLISH a solvent mixing area
• USE canvas drop cloths
• AVOID spray paints and adhesives
• Paint is NOT necessarily better to buy in BULK SIZES
• NEVER RINSE excess paint down the drain
• KEEP LARGE CARDBOARD in area to get excess latex paint off of rollers before washing
• STORE brushes and rollers in BIODEGRADABLE ZIPLOC BAGS
• CONSOLIDATE LEFT OVER PAINT by similar color
• NEVER MIX solvent oil paint with water based paint
SET DRESSING
• RENT instead of buying whenever possible
• PURCHASE USED cardboard boxes
• PURCHASE plant, soil, etc. that do not use excessive pesticides
• AVOID dry cleaning
DURING THE SHOOT
• ARRANGE for dumpster that will recycle
• If possible, BRING COFFEE POT and TRAVEL MUGS to location instead of using disposable cups
• ENCOURAGE THE USE OF TAP WATER / water coolers instead of bottled CARPOOL whenever possible
• REWARD crew who uses PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
• Do not keep PRODUCTION VEHICLES RUNNING when not in use
• RECYCLE all motor oil, anti-freeze, etc.
THE STRIKE (set dressers)
• Set walls can be REUSED OR DONATED
• RECYCLE all scrap metals
• NEVER POUR wet paint down the drain or in the trash
THE STRIKE (crew)
• RECYCLE color gels
• TURN-OFF all lights and equipments when not in use
• Use ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHITNG
• Compact fluorescents, Nila LED lighting
• Use RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
• Use DIGITALPHOTOS rather than Polaroid’s
POST PRODUCTION
• Editing
• USE digital post-production
• CHOOSE ENVIRONMENTALLY, friendly, media packaging
• DISTRIBUTE materials online
• HIGHLIGHT production environmental best practices in special features section of the DVD
DONATE
• Set dressing/prop/wardrobe
• Leftover paint to local theatres, scene shops, and schools
• Donate set walls
• Leftover food
GREEN SEALS OF APPROVAL
• LEED Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council
• Green Seal Certified
• Energy Star
