Cineregio launches manifesto for sustainable filming, including commitment to social impact

The network is calling on members to sign the manifesto, making a commitment to contribute to the awareness of Sustainable Filming. Building on the CineRegio Green Manifesto, which has been signed by 45 members, the new manifesto will consider the social impact on the mental health and well-being of those working in the sector, as well as environment and climate friendly production.

The Manifesto highlights that sustainable filming does not necessarily result in higher costs, however if additional costs do arise – these costs should be eligible as part of the overall production budget. 

Louise Dixey, Ffilm Cymru Wales' Sustainability Manager, says: "Ffilm Cymru Wales, with CineRegio partners across Europe, have signed an updated Sustainability Manifesto advocating the centrality of social as well as environmental considerations in our work towards a just transition in Wales. The Manifesto also highlights the need for any additional costs to enable sustainable film making be covered in production budgets where possible.” 

Charlotte Appelgren, Secretary-General, CineRegio, said: “As environmental, social, and governance principles sweep across the film industry, we at CineRegio recognise the different speeds at which transformation and implementation unfold. The new CineRegio Manifesto is an important stepping-stone, and it's not the final destination. We must continue to strive for progress. From responsible waste management and energy efficiency to well-being and promoting diverse and inclusive workplaces, every step forward counts. Let’s keep the momentum going and work together for a brighter future for our industry and our planet.”

Members signing the manifesto today include:

• Basque Government’s Culture Department, Spain
• Canary Islands Film, Spain
• Catalan Institute for Cultural Companies, Spain
• Ffilm Cymru Wales
• Film & Cinema Culture Lower Austria, Austria
• Film i Skåne, Sweden
• Film i Väst, Sweeden
• Film London, UK
• Film Paris Region, France
• Filmfonds Wien, Austria
• IDM Film Commission Südtirol
• Łódź Regional Film Fund, Poland 
• Krakow Film Fund, Poland
• Mallorca Film Commission & Fund, Spain
•  MFG Medien- und Filmgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg, Germany
• Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung, Germany
• MOIN Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
• Sardegna Film Foundation, Italy
• Screen Brussels Fund, Belgium
• Screen Scotland, UK
• Tartu Film Fund, Estonia
• Trentino Film Fund and Commission, Italy
• Wallimage, Belgium
• Zürcher Filmstiftung, Switzerland