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Producer/Director Sound Stage/Shop Locations To print the complete version of Pre-Production, click here.
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An environmental commitment from the executive producer, producer, or director, would not only set the tone for the production, but would enable the environment to be included in everyday budgetary decisions. If reinforced by the line producer, 1st A.D., production manager and various department heads, this top down approach would assure the crew that financial priorities need not rule out sustainability goals, as long as in the end the cost/benefit analysis makes good business sense. -
Consider including an environmental budget line item that would include the up front costs of recycling and environmentally friendlier procurement. Redirecting material from landfill is only cost prohibitive when you ignore the potential savings from conserving resources, and incorporating waste reduction strategies into the day to day operations of your production can offset the costs of purchasing less toxic materials. | INDUSTRY LEADERS Mari-Jo Winkler, Executive Producer Peter Saraf and Jane Evans, Producers Away We Go (working title for Focus Features) They hired greenmediasolutions, an environmental consulting firm to help the production reduce their carbon footprint. They used biodiesel in vehicles and generators, purchased organic, local food and biodegradable dinnerware, composted their food waste, used reusable water bottles instead of plastic disposables on set, and shot in 3 perf to reduce film use and processing chemicals. Gale Anne Hurd, Producer The Incredible Hulk (Universal Pictures/Marvel Studios) They made the entire set lauan free with low VOC paint, used reusable or biodegradable plates, bottles and utensils, hired a recycling contractor to reduce waste, and was the first movie to feature the Environmental Media Association’s Green Seal in the closing credits. Tom Shadyac, Director Evan Almighty (Universal Pictures) Crew members were given bicycles by the director to reduce car usage, the wood used to build the sets was donated to Habitat for Humanity, they planted trees and offset their carbon emissions with a donation to The Conservation Fund, and the DVD special features section highlighted the crew’s green production efforts. Howard Gordon, Executive Producer 24 (Twentieth Century Fox television show The production was powered with biodiesel and other renewables, to save energy and reduce carbon emissions. | Sound Stage/Shop · Sound stages and construction shops should accessible by public transportation, and be located in an area where the majority of the crew will not have to drive long distances. · Many scene shops and set locations have no HVAC systems, limited heating/air conditioning capabilities, or are in buildings that are too large to keep climate controlled while still providing proper ventilation. Energy efficiency will often be at odds with indoor air quality, so make sure to put the scenic’s, special effects, welders, and other departments who regular use hazardous materials closest to windows and doors to provide them with the fresh air they need, while minimizing energy loss. If the shop has heat or air conditioning, make sure there are strip curtains or insulated curtains installed on the loading dock doors if they are to be left open for long periods of time. Identify and address any health and safety risks, like poor ventilation or previous hazardous waste use or storage, before bringing in the crew. The unions should be actively involved in this process from the beginning, to ensure that their workers are safe, and to eliminate possible problems in the middle of a build. Create the main recycling area during the initial shop set up, to ensure that it will have adequate space, be clearly marked with appropriate signage, and be centrally located to all crewmembers (close to the break room area is usually ideal). Include a bulletin board for instructions, directions to any other recycling areas, etc. and a place for crew feedback and suggestions. Assigning a “green PA” to monitor this area is one way to stay on top of any glitches in the system, while allowing the crewmembers to concentrate on their primary responsibilities. | LOCAL UNIONS | IATSE Local 8 2237 Hartranft St. Philadelphia, PA 19145 Phone: 215-952-2106 Fax: 215-952-2109 www.iatse8.com Contact: Michael Barnes, Business Agent Cell: 215-880-3162 Email: mbarnes@iatse8.com IATSE Local 52 326 West 48th Street New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-399-0980 Fax: 212-315-1073 www.iatselocal52.org Contact: John Ford, Business Agent (main number, extension 20) or Michael Barnes, Business Agent Cell: 215-880-3162 Email: mbarnes@iatse8.com E-mail: ialocal52@msn.com | United Scenic Artists Local USA 829 29 West 38th Street 15th Floor New York, NY 10018 Phone: 212-581-0300 Fax: 212-977-2011 www.usa829.org Contact: Beverly Miller, Business Representative for Film, Television, Commercials and Scenic Shops Office: 917-408-6149 Cell: 914-393-3908 Email: bev@usa829.org Monona Rossol, Industrial Hygienist (Health and Safety) Phone: 212-777-0062 Email: actsnyc@cs.com | WGAE (The Writers Guild of America, East) 555 W 57th St. New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-767-7800 www.wgaeast.org SAG (Screen Actors Guild) North Region 1800 JFK Blvd. Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-760-8535 www.sag.org Contact: Rick McKiddy, North Region Executive rmckiddy@sag.org Producers Guild of America East 100 Ave of the Americas, 11th Floor New York, NY 10013 Phone: 212-894-4016 TEL. Fax: 212-894-4056 www.producersguild.org | |
· Create the main recycling area during the initial shop set up, to ensure that it will have adequate space, be clearly marked with appropriate signage, and be centrally located to all crewmembers (close to the break room area is usually ideal). Include a bulletin board for instructions, directions to any other recycling areas, etc. and a place for crew feedback and suggestions. Assigning a “green PA” to monitor this area is one way to stay on top of any glitches in the system, while allowing the crewmembers to concentrate on their primary responsibilities. | RECYCLING CONTAINERS Windsor Barrel Works
9928 Kistler Valley Road
P. O. Box 47
Kempton PA 19529 Stephen A. Hamm, General Manager Phone: 610-756-4344 Toll Free: 800-527-7848 x203 Fax: 610-756-6389 www.windsorbarrel.com Email: steve@kettlecreek.com the crew to see the recyclables inside, helping to ensure that they use the proper receptacles. They can be custom labelled for any material, and have interchangeable parts that allow for a variety of configurations. They can be rinsed out whenever necessary, and can be disassembled and conveniently stored when not in use. |
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Look for locations that are reachable by public transportation, and make sure that maps given to the crew in the future include the closest public transit options.
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Consider the potential environmental impact your production might have when scouting locations.
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