Tracey Friesen, Image by Grant Baldwin It is with immense sadness that we honour the life and legacy of our beloved friend and colleague at the Canadian Media Producers Association, Tracey Friesen. Tracey was an irreplaceable figure in British Columbia’s motion...
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Record Attendance at the Reel Green™ Clean Energy Battery Workshop Ignites Industry Excitement for 2025
Held at Bridge Studios this December, the workshop welcomed 67 participants eager to explore the latest green technologies. Attendees were treated to live demonstrations from operators showcasing cutting-edge electric batteries in action. Experts Rich Holden and Mitch...
New 180 kW DCFC Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Burnaby
Charging electric vehicles in Burnaby just got easier with the installation of a new 180 kW direct current fast charging station at Dominion Chevron, 3030 Boundary Road. This latest high-speed charging option is conveniently located just a five-minute drive from...
2024-2026 Reel Green™ Strategic Plan: A Continued Commitment to Transforming the Industry
The Reel Green™ Lead and Advisory Committee have updated the goals and objectives outlined in the 2021-2024 Strategic Plan into 2024-2026. The Reel Green™ Lead will provide quarterly updates on the progress of the 2024-2026 Strategic Plan to the Advisory Committee and...
Free Education: Sustainability Courses and Micro-credentials in British Columbia
The StrongerBC future skills grant supports various sustainability courses and micro-credentials at public post-secondary institutions in British Columbia. These programs aim to equip participants with knowledge in sustainability, the circular economy, and clean...
A Behind the Scenes Interview with Everything Electric SHOW at Martini Film Studios
Reel Green™ goes behind the scenes with Everything Electric SHOW at Martini Film Studios to show how to make movies and television zero carbon. Learn how Reel Green™ is spearheading sustainable practices and advancing clean energy solutions in the film...
Creative BC and Indigenous Screen Office Partner to Support Sustainable Practices in Film Production
Toronto (Tkaronto), ON July 31, 2024 — The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) is thrilled to announce a new initiative in collaboration with Reel Green™ at Creative BC, aimed at encouraging ISO program applicants to adopt environmentally sustainable production practices...
Reel Green™ Vendor Spotlight: Whiskey Jack Transportation
Reel Green™ Vendor Whiskey Jack Transportation is a pioneer in the Motion Picture and TV transportation industry—they provide safe, reliable, sustainable, and emission-free people and equipment transport solutions that benefit the environment and the communities where...
Lights, Camera, Nature: B.C. Motion Picture Industry Funds 7 New Park Projects
The fourth annual REEL Earth Day Challenge has raised $100,000 toward projects delivered through Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation. Since 2021, the annual BC film industry fundraiser for parks and greenspaces has raised over $473,000. “Creative BC's Reel...
Clean Energy Power Tie-Ins Program – Applications Open for 2024/25
The Power Tie-ins Program is a granting program delivered by Creative BC for Reel Green™’s Clean Energy Committee. The Committee is investing up to $2,500 in electric grid tie-in projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in high-volume filming areas. The tie-in...
Reel Green™ Vendor Spotlight: Driving Force
Driving Force, a Reel Green™ Advisory Partner and eco-friendly vendor is driving sustainability within the film industry! Across Canada, Driving Force is known for solving problems, keeping promises, and helping communities. Their sustainable role in the Vancouver...
REEL Earth Day Challenge – Fall 2023 Report
The 2023 #REELEarthDayChallenge brought together film crews, productions, sponsors and industry stakeholders to raise funds towards projects for Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. This year the BC film industry raised $100,000 towards 9 projects. These projects are led...
Reel Green™ Circular Economy Toolkit is Now Live!
A circular economy is one that minimizes waste and makes the most of available resources. In contrast to the traditional linear economy, which follows a "take, make, dispose" model, a circular economy aims to keep products, materials, and resources in use for as long...
Reel Green™ Vendor Spotlight: ShareWares
Reel Green™ Vendor and Circular Economy Committee Member, ShareWares, is an easy and affordable zero-waste packaging company that provides a city-wide borrowing program where reusable cups and takeout containers are used, returned and sanitized for...
A look at CBC’s Inaugural Report on Production Carbon Emissions
Did you know that travel and transport produce the most carbon emissions during productions? In their inaugural report on Production Carbon Emissions, the CBC delves into the main sources of production-related carbon emissions and discusses ways to reduce them. The...
Reel Green™ Vendor Spotlight: Onstage Cleaning
Reel Green™ Vendor, Onstage Cleaning, is the leading film industry professional cleaning company that provides eco-friendly cleaning services while creating safe, sustainable and healthy cleaning protocols for each customer all while taking care of the planet. Onstage...
REEL Earth Day Challenge – Summer 2023 Report
The 2023 #REELEarthDayChallenge brought together film crews, productions, sponsors and industry stakeholders to raise funds towards projects for Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. This year the BC film industry raised $100,000 towards 9 projects. These projects are led...
Reel Green ™ Screening Series: THE MAGNITUDE OF ALL THINGS
On November 9th , Reel Green™ presented THE MAGNITUDE OF ALL THINGS as part of our Reel Green™ Screening Series, where we feature Canadian filmmakers that are leading the way in telling climate stories. Focused on bringing community and industry together to learn and...
Reel Green™ Vendor Spotlight: Vancouver Film Studios
Reel Green™ Advisory Partner and Green Vendor, Vancouver Film Studios (VFS), is leading the way as a sustainable studio facility! As the first soundstage facility to gain B-Corporation certification in the world, and Canada’s first carbon-neutral film studio,...
Reel Green™ Celebrates Waste Reduction Week: Paving the Way for a Greener Motion Picture Industry
Waste Reduction Week, taking place from October 16th to 22nd, marks a dedicated time for individuals and organizations to reflect on their environmental impact and find innovative ways to reduce waste.