Saving the planet one set at a time with Karl Liegis and Helen Panckhurst

About this episode

This episode discusses sustainable practices in the screen industry with insights from Karl Liegis and Helen Panckhurst.

This is a big episode. We're talking saving the world big. T he global screen industry generates millions of metric tons of carbon emissions every year . From fossil fuels to food waste, costumes and sets, t he average production can generate over 28 7 00 kilograms of wast e , and with pressure on production costs and budgeting, embracing sustainable practices on set can seem daunting. But a growing m ovement of practition ers are exploring how to build more sustainable productions, regardless of size. 60Forty Films' Karl Liegis and Matchbox Pictures' Helen Panchurst join this episode to discuss the strategies and opportunities for engaging the screen sector in sustainability. They share their insights into what the industry is doing globally to be more environmentally conscious, how consultants and coordinators work with production, and why it's more important than ever for the Australia sector to embrace sustainable practices. Our top takeaways: Collaboration is key - not just within your team or production, but across the industry. Don't try to do everything. Pick three things that your production or team can focus on. It's not always about the successes. Learn from the…

People in this episode

Guests: Karl Liegis, Helen Panckhurst

Topics covered

• sustainability in film
• environmental practices
• screen industry
• production strategies
• collaboration
• waste reduction

Keywords

• sustainable production
• carbon emissions
• film industry
• environmental consciousness
• production costs
• waste management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 60Forty Films, Matchbox Pictures, Sustainable Screens Australia, BAFTA Albert, The Pact HETV Drama Production Support Initiative

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