A new report led by econext, in partnership with PictureNL and local stakeholders in the film and television community, is laying the groundwork for a more sustainable future for the industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. The environmental scan, the first of its kind in the region, establishes a baseline understanding of the sector’s environmental performance and identifies opportunities for cleaner, more efficient film production practices.

The study was informed by a series of workshops, set visits, and individual consultations with producers, crew members, suppliers, and service providers. Through these conversations, econext developed a report that captures how the local industry operates and where practical improvements can make the most impact.

The report outlines several recommendations designed to help productions and suppliers take incremental, but meaningful, steps toward sustainability. Among the recommendations are the following:

• Phasing out single-use items in catering and craft services, and diverting organic waste
• Identifying rental vehicle supplier options to include hybrid and zero-emission vehicles
• Collaborating with property owners to improve energy efficiency at production sites
• Exploring partnerships for zero-emissions and low-carbon power generation for production base camps and on-location filming

These actions will help film productions meet the environmental requirements of major funders and distributors and also enhance the province’s ability to attract large-scale projects from international studios such as Netflix, Apple and Disney.

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