As an ‘albert Grad’ working on any production, it’s likely that you’ll be the person with the most up to date knowledge on how the screen industries must respond to the environmental challenges they face. Are you ready to show them how it’s done?
In your role
albert Grad
New kids on the block…
Map your influence
Where will you take your new knowledge? Anywhere you like. Your first job is to get a realistic understanding of all those you might seek to support and to put a plan together for how you could help them. Perhaps you might offer to calculate the production emissions? Maybe you seek to ensure the production’s waste contractor understands the circular economy? Which decisions are yours to make? Which decisions might you seek to influence by supporting those who have the power?
Learn your craft
Don’t expect to learn sustainable practices for your boss, but don’t blame them for that fact either. Whether you want to be a location manager or a lighting director, spend time understanding the creative and commercial implications of more sustainable practices so that your suggestions can be taken seriously.
Imagine a different future
If something can’t be done sustainably, what would need to change to make it happen. It’s easiest to imagine a different future when you’re new, so don’t be shy to share your ideas with your team – and with albert too.
Want to help your students gain specialist sustainability knowledge and bring it into our industry? Find out more about joining our Education Partnership.
Share your successes and note your failures
Everyone likes a good news story. If you have done something great, make sure everyone knows about it. By spreading the word across your production and with us, we can help everyone learn from your success.
Production
Producers + Directors
Lighting + Camera
Sound
Post Houses
Production Design
Costume
Hair + Make-up
Studio Facilities
albert Grad
What can I do?
Production
Chief connectors and organisers - production joins up the dots and keep the green wheels turning. Find out how
Producers + Directors
At the helm of programme making, you're the green interrogator, ambassador and liaison. Find out how
What can I do?
Lighting + Camera
Let's shed a little light (cough) on how the lighting team can help to reduce energy consumption and save a production money. Find out how
What can I do?
Sound
Listen Up! From switching over to reusable batteries to reducing travel with homemade studios there are simple ways for a sound recordist to do their bit. Find out how
Post Houses
Can we fix sustainability in post? Not entirely, but there is stills lots of ways to make a difference. Find out how
Production Design
Beautiful sets and props don't deserve a lifetime in landfill. There are ways to work responsibly and help create the change we need to see. Find out how
Costume
A stitch in time ...could help save the planet. There's so many things a costume department can do, ready to take on the challenge? Find out how
Hair + Make-up
Cruelty free...organic...plastic free packaging... for the hair and makeup departments it's not just skin deep. Find out how
Studio Facilities
You can give productions a helping hand by making sure your studios are as green as possible. How? Read on for our top tips. Find out how
albert Grad
You now know more than most and it is time to show us what you've got. Find out how