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The climate crisis is daunting, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the problem. But the truth is, each of us has the power to make a meaningful difference–often right from the comfort of your own home or community. At the recent Environmental Media Association (EMA) Impact Summit, changemakers across various industries shared practical tips that can help us reduce our environmental impact and support a more sustainable future.
Although EMA primarily focuses on sustainability in film production, its endorsement of environmentalism extends far beyond the scope of entertainment. This is because promoting sustainable practices inherently includes responsible use of natural resources, species conservation, and pollution reduction. Through EMA, we hope to foster a sense of shared responsibility for the environment within all people. In doing so, we are always grateful for the opportunity to speak with individuals in the film industry who share our passion.
The EMA Green Seal is not reserved for large industry film production companies; instead, it is awarded to films of any origin that meet its sustainability requirements. Shane Dolman-Smith and William Priems, two recent graduates of Humber Polytechnic’s Film and Television Production Advanced Diploma Program, played key roles in enabling the film Sinn Seanmhair to receive the Green Seal. With a passion for environmentalism, Shane became the Sustainability Coordinator for the film, taking on the challenge of staying within the crew’s $30 sustainability budget. William worked as a producer, supporting Shane in making the carbon footprint of Sinn Seanmhair as low as possible.
Hacks is back in bloom this Earth Month, with Season 4 episodes blossoming away. Starring Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart as Ava Daniels and Deborah Vance, the Emmy-award winning show has cultivated green characters and plotlines throughout. Now pitted against each other, the two women have to overcome simmering tension while working on their late night show.
We spoke with wild horse advocate and actor Sosie Bacon, who will discuss her passion for horses and the environment on Return to Freedom's upcoming EMA IMPACT Summit panel.
Around the world, women play a central role in solving the climate crisis, yet they are underrepresented in films about environmentalism. Thankfully, there are iconic examples of women taking environmental action that we hope inspire our industry to tell more of these stories.
Ecofilming ensures that film productions have the most positive impact on the locations where the shoots we accompany in Latin America occur. In 2024, Ecofilming supported two shootings on the Colombian Caribbean Coast, specifically on Baru Island and Palomino, Magdalena.
Thankfully, many women in STEM are using the media to highlight their participation and inspire the next generation of women to change the world for the better (a topic we often bring up at our annual EMA IMPACT Summit).
As the 97th Academy Awards are celebrated, it’s reassuring to note that sustainability practices behind the scenes are gaining traction and recognition. Several of this year’s Oscar films earned Environmental Media Association (EMA) Gold and Green Seals.
For those who have attended our EMA IMPACT Summits, you know that Dr. Jay Lemery, co-director of the Climate & Health Program, is at the forefront of connecting climate change with public health. So it's no surprise he was one of the first people we contacted regarding the devastating wildfires in our hometown of Los Angeles.
We sat down with Dr. Jay to learn about wildfires' immediate and long-term effects on public health.