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Film Industry Programs at Planet in Focus – Co-presented by Green Screen Toronto
10 September 2008
Planet in Focus Environmental Film & Video Festival, in conjunction with Green Screen Toronto, will be presenting two workshops - Shooting Green: A Cinematography Workshop; and The New Business Imperative: Going Green - as well as a panel discussion on Green Best Practices in Film Production at the Bata Shoe Museum as part of the Planet in Focus festival on October 24th, 2008.
The workshops, which are outlined below, are an exciting first step in what will be on going education provided to the Toronto production community through the Green Screen Toronto initiative. Cost of the workshops will be $20/session or $30 for both sessions. Those interested in taking part are recommended to pre-register by calling 416-531-4689.
Workshop#1
Shooting Green: A Cinematography/Videography Workshop
9:30am – 12:00pm (Registration 9:00am - 9:30am)
(limited to 35 participants)
Workshop Leader: Lance Carlson, CSC
What green options exist for the individual camera-person or small crew? Manufacturers or dealers will supply samples of equipment that can be demonstrated and the pros and cons of each will be examined.
Some questions and topics to be covered will include the following:
Is film really dead?
Are there any signs that filmmaking is getting greener?
Do smaller cameras, smaller batteries and more footage equate to professional results?
What green options exist for cinematographers in cameras and capture media? Options now include tape, HDD, Solid State and Compact Flash Memory. What opportunities or trade-offs do these technologies offer?
Batteries and chargers. Lead-Acid, Nickel-Metal-Hydride, Lithium-Ion all sound rather Hi-tech-y and potentially lethal; so which of these offer the most earth-friendly options? And, will charging them from a Photovoltaic panel keep you green?
Breakthroughs in lighting that will reduce the Watts used on set/location?
Getting a perspective on Incandescent, Fluorescent and LEDs.
How this relates to and feeds into Post-Production
How can we continue to reduce our green footprint once the cameras are finished capturing images?
You will leave with several quick and handy tips on ways to remain environmentally friendly while creating your new masterpiece.
Lance Carlson, CSC
Lance Carlson is an award winning cinematographer and filmmaker. He was Executive Vice President of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers for over nine years during which he initiated numerous innovative programs. As Department Head for Film, Television and Post Production at Trebas Institute for four years he was Executive Producer on over 25 student and faculty films. He has personally mentored many of his students into film industry jobs. Lance currently teaches at George Brown College and Centennial College and continues to produce independent film and interactive projects.
Workshop # 2
The New Business Imperative: Going Green
1:30 – 3:00 PM (Registration: 1:00-1:30), October 24, 2008
Sustainability is no longer a sidebar conversation in Canada’s major corporations. Learn how industry leaders are meeting public and shareholder demands for greater environmental responsibility. This workshop will draw on the experience of a major multi-disciplinary design firm, presented as a case study, to illustrate the strategies, large and small, that are helping businesses meet their commitments to sustainability. Attendees will understand the benefits of going green, the basic elements, the processes, and the timelines, and will leave inspired to develop their own green programs.
A must for screen-based businesses seeking to transform their practices.
Lui Mancinelli - Senior VP and Managing Principal, HOK
Lui Mancinelli is responsible for HOK’s Canadian operations, including offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Doha, and Dubai. His visionary leadership has been a major factor in the firm’s growth from 12 to more than 300 employees over the last 10 years. Lui has been instrumental in greening the firm’s operations and expanding its service offering to include sustainability consulting to clients in a wide range of market sectors.
Lui sits on the Board of Directors of HOK, a design firm with 29 offices around the world. He is Vice-Chair of HOK’s Management Board and is a member of HOK’s Sustainable Innovation Group, Blue Ocean Group, and Corporate Workplace Group. Lui received his Bachelor of Architectural Technology from Ryerson University and is a LEED® 2.0 Accredited Professional. He is a Certified Presenter for Climate Project™ Canada, which is committed to educating the public about climate change and informing them about potential solutions to preserve our planet.
Panel Discussion: Green Best Practices in Film Production
Bata Shoe Museum
Friday October 24, 5:00- 6:00pm
Presented by Green Screen Toronto
Over the past six months Green Screen Toronto has commissioned a groundbreaking baseline study examining present practices within Toronto's film industry pertaining to waste generation, green house gases and other environmental outcomes caused by film production. This panel will reveal the results of these findings by lead consultant Melissa Felder and will include recommendations for best practices that producers, filmmakers, crews and those affiliated with film production can use to green their efforts. It will also reveal how other creative industries have developed sustainable solutions. Designed to address issues and concerns raised by film industry professionals - from the production floor to administrative offices - this panel focuses on developing ecologically sustainable practices in film production, With tips on reducing the industry's carbon footprint, examples will be provided from recent productions in Toronto and will explore the challenges and options available to filmmakers. Green best practice initiatives are transforming the industry from the ground up and we will be launching our Green Screen Resource Guide at this not to be missed event by the Toronto film and television sector!
Moderator: Woody Brown
Participants: Woody Brown , Melissa Felder, Lui Mancinelli, Avi Federgreen & more (TBA)…
Woody Brown is an environmental consultant who designs and implements strategies for film and television productions to help reduce their environmental footprint. His credits include the feature films The Incredible Hulk and The Time Traveller's Wife. Woody studied environmental engineering at McGill, and worked as a mechanical engineer in Montreal before moving to Toronto in 2001 to work in the film industry. Woody is the Chair of the Best Practices Committee of Green Screen Toronto.
Melissa Felder M Sc. Eng., has operated an independent environmental consulting practice since 2000 with services in energy efficiency and renewable energy, sustainable housing, efficient transportation, and solid and hazardous waste management. Melissa has recognized expertise in large-scale audit design and deployment, research and development of environmental criteria, and development of high profile certification programs and funding frameworks. Clients have included the World Green Building Council, Environment Canada, the ColombianHydrocarbon Agency, the Ontario Ministries of Natural Resources, Finance, Energy, and Environment, the US Environmental Protection Agency, Ontario Shared Services Bureau, Net Zero Energy Home Coalition, Corporate Knights, Pollution Probe, and the $1B granting agency: Sustainable Development Technology Canada. Melissa graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Master's degree in Bio-Resource and Chemical Engineering (Hon.).
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