# Sustainable Video Production: Eco Filming

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Will Sustainable Video Production be the Future? In an era where climate change and sustainability are at the forefront of global conversation, I thought it would be a poignant time to look at how the videography industry can play its part through Sustainable Video Production. As filmmakers and content creators, we have a responsibility to not only tell compelling stories but also to do so in a way that minimises our environmental footprint. As we look towards the next decade, the impacts of global warming look catastrophic as the if we don't take immediate action to reduce our carbon footprints. If the current rate of greenhouse gas emissions continues unabated, we are likely to witness more extreme weather with hurricanes, droughts, and heatwaves, becoming more frequent and intense. These events can cause significant damage to our infrastructure, agriculture, and water supplies, leading to devastating consequences for human health and economies. Moreover, global warming threatens the delicate balance of our planet's biodiversity. As habitats change or disappear due to rising temperatures, many species may not be able to adapt quickly enough, leading to an increased rate of extinction. This loss of biodiversity could disrupt ecosystems and the services they provide, such as pollination, clean water, and disease control. In essence, if we fail to take global warming seriously, the world in ten years could be markedly different and more hostile than the one we live in today. What has this got to do with the Film Industry Behind every film and TV production are talented professionals, Set Designers, The Costume Department, Carpenters, Caterers, Sound, Vision, Hair, Make-Up, Riggers... The list is endless. In fact, The average number of crew credits in the top 1,000 films between 1994 and 2013 was 588. On average, the top films of the past two decades have each had 3.5 writers, 7 producers, 55 people in the art department, 32 in sound, 55 in camera / electrical and 156 in visual effects.an average film set. While we don't have real-time data or specific statistics, we can share some general insights on the film industry's environmental impact based on the information available up until September 2021. Sustainability in the entertainment industry has always had its problems. In the United Kingdom alone, a single hour of television production produces a shocking 13 metric tons of carbon dioxide - equivalent to the annual emissions of an average American. The situation is even worse in the United States, where the environmental impact of film production and the TV industry emits a staggering 15 million tons of CO2. When you consider how much the film industry contributes to global warming and climate change, the importance of Sustainable Video Production becomes a necessity. One of the primary contributors is energy usage. For example, a 2006 study from the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability found that the film and television industry in Los Angeles alone generated around 140,000 tons of ozone and diesel particulate matter emissions annually. Another significant factor is travel. Cast, crew, and equipment often need to be transported to various locations, sometimes internationally, leading to substantial carbon emissions. Waste production is another issue. A 2014 report by the Producers Guild of America indicated that a typical 60-day shoot can produce up to 55 tons of waste, much of which ends up in landfills. These figures highlight the substantial environmental impact of the film industry. However, many in the industry are now recognising this issue and taking steps to implement Sustainable Video Production and have implemented more sustainable practices. How Would Sustainable Video Production Work? One example of Sustainable film production companies including Filming in England, who work as the lead body for film in the UK, the BFI and its partners embrace best practice and take seriously responsibility to co-ordinate a UK-wide sustainability strategy fo

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