NYC Film Green is now open and accepting applications!

NYC Film Green is the first sustainability program for the film and television industry in the United States administered by a government agency. NYC Film Green is a voluntary program that enables productions engaging in environmentally-conscious practices to apply for and receive recognition for their efforts. NYC Film Green is greening New York City's film and television industry one production at a time and setting the gold standard for best practices in sustainable film and television production throughout the world.

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Upcoming NYC Film Green Office Hours

Getting to Zero: Innovations in Waste Management
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 5:30pm-7:00pm

What happens to waste after it leaves the studio lot? How are productions practicing responsible waste management, where can we improve, and where can we avoid waste from the start? Join us to learn more about effective waste management practices on set, including how to set up effective waste stations and what to look for in a waste hauler. This workshop will illuminate the many benefits of sustainable sourcing in striving toward a circular economy and promoting a zero waste set.

• Steve Vitolo - Founder and CEO at Scriptation
• Malik Dillahunt - Field Donation Coordinator at Material for the Arts
• Tamsin Hollo - Waste Strategy Manager at Earth Angel
• Francesca Olivieri - VP of Client Success at Redish
• Jonathan Yi - Locations Manager

Moderator: Shira J. Gans, Senior Executive Director, Policy + Programs, Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment 

Sign up at: https://on.nyc.gov/filmgreenofficehours

NYC Film Green Office Hours

Film Green: An Evening with Members from the Sustainable Entertainment Alliance (November 19, 2024)

Film Green Office Hours: Sustainable Set Design & Construction (February 21, 2024)

NYC Film Green Office Hours: Sustainable Food on Set (May 23, 2023)

NYC Film Green Office Hours: Sustainability on Screen (April 4, 2023)

NYC Film Green Office Hours: Fuel Reduction Strategies for the Transportation Department (February 2, 2023)

NYC Film Green Office Hours: The Sustainable Costume Department (November 9, 2022)

NYC Film Green September Office Hours: Producers Roundtable (September 27, 2022)

NYC Film Green Office Hours - Rethinking Power for your Film Set (August 16, 2022)

NYC Film Green Office Hours - Going Plastic Free (July 12, 2022)