Production Handbook

A practical guide for everyone working in TV and film production
Production Handbook

Planet Placement

A creative guide to putting the planet into programme editorial
Planet Placement
Production Handbook

In your role

Production Design

Beautiful sets and props don't deserve a lifetime in landfill. Find out how to dispose of sets responsibly and work with recycled materials

1. Re-imagination

Incorporate pre-loved materials into your designs.

2. Plan for disposal

Make sure materials that can’t be recycled, repurposed or re-homed don’t make it on to set.

3. Check the credentials

Make sure what whatever materials you are buying meet the ‘best in class’ for environmental certification!

4. Keep learning

Our training provides you with the climate context upon which this all fits as well as practical guidance. Come along!
Production
Producers + Directors
Lighting + Camera
Sound
Post Houses
Production Design
Costume
Hair + Make-up
Studio Facilities
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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

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You now know more than most and it is time to show us what you've got. Find out how