Sustainable Media Production

Canada's only non-profit organization focused solely on green film, television and digital media production, with a focus on Ontario. RT are not endorsements.

[Sustainable Media Production @SMPCan]

Travel, touring, materials, funding, coordinating arts organizations for greater impact on climate action, reshaping labour conventions to become more sustainable...Many, many sessions today and one specifically focused on the film industry...

[Sarah Margolius @SarahMargolius]

Great turnout at the TOArts Climate Action Gathering. at @Soulpepper #torontoarts #climateaction @SMPCan @This1sNotaDrill. A great day ahead, powered by creators.

[Sustainable Media Production @SMPCan]

This problem can be solved. @BNNBloomberg #Hollywood Knows It Has a Big #Carbon Problem on Set https://t.co/EtH3l4fmTb

[ACTRA Toronto @ACTRAToronto]

The news is full of ecological crises that can feel overwhelming. At #ACTRACon, this panel (Feb. 20 @ 9:45am) gathers artists, experts, and industry professionals who are working for change — including a greener film and television industry. Register now! https://t.co/7kbw2wNbnH

[Sustainable Media Production @SMPCan]

#Broadcasters from Canada, Australia, America and the UK weigh in on what they are looking for in kids’ eco-conscious content: https://t.co/j4udT8MdOj

[Sustainable Media Production @SMPCan]

We’re ending the year with great news! We are delighted to welcome Producer Alexis Grieve and Producer/Production Manager Kim Yu to our Board of Directors: https://t.co/Mc8UsbUyie @SinkingShipEnt #TheClothesOffOurRacks @AlexisGrieve

[Sarah Margolius @SarahMargolius]

It was an honour to support @humbercollege students Dane Powell and Sunday Elaigwu on their #ProjectManagement Capstone project. They showcased their work on @SMPCan’s Green Resources Guide yesterday. Congrats to them, and to all the graduating class! #PMP @PMITORONTO

[Sustainable Media Production @SMPCan]

#Toronto is significantly expanding film studio space and infrastructure. That’s one reason to attend The Building Show, North America’s largest event for building owners, developers, and facility managers. ONE DAY LEFT. ⁦@MTCC_Events⁩ #TBS19 https://t.co/aayPzyDAAI

[Sustainable Media Production @SMPCan]

If you want to learn how sharing energy performance data can reduce costs and improve asset value of your studios, warehouses and large buildings, DM us and we will link you up. And thank you @CaGBC, who is doing a great job of highlighting the stories of the leaders.

[Sustainable Media Production @SMPCan]

This will be of interest to studio and facility owners and managers. #Toronto #Ottawa #Mississauga #Hamilton @xoTO

[Sustainable Media Production @SMPCan]

This will be of interest to studio and facility owners and managers. #Toronto #Ottawa #Mississauga #Hamilton @xoTO

[Efficiency Canada @EfficiencyCAN]

📘 Some of #Canada’s largest building owners voluntarily shared their building performance data and their insights in a new report designed to help advance the whole real estate industry.
https://t.co/mfdR4GDqeF

[Sustainable Media Production @SMPCan]

Congratulations, Minister Guilbeault. Your long-standing commitment to the environment, passion and focus is valued as we take strides to green our cultural industries.

[Steven Guilbeault @s_guilbeault]

And here we go! My first steps as Minister of Canadian Heritage early this morning.

I will stay true to myself, and stand up for our culture with the same passion and determination that people know me for.

The #arts and #culture now have another ally in Ottawa.

[Sustainable Media Production @SMPCan]

Canada’s new Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, has a long-standing commitment to environmental action. This is great news for our sector, as more & more productions are taking action to become more sustainable. @The_CMPA @stevenguilbeault #Canada

[The CMPA @The_CMPA]

Congratulations to the Honourable @s_guilbeault on his appointment as Minister of Canadian Heritage.

We also thank Minister @pablorodriguez for his contributions during his time in the role.

Read our full press release:

https://t.co/j3BtlxKbEG

#CdnPoli #CdnTV #CdnFilm

[Sarah Margolius @SarahMargolius]

Congratulations on your new role, Minister Guilbeault. We have a tremendous opportunity to “green” our cultural sector. Thank you for being an environmental champion. 💚

[Sustainable Media Production @SMPCan]

These are terrific case studies! Here is another one from our archive, an example from The Clothes Off Our Racks and @CAFTCAD, redirecting clothing to those in need:

https://t.co/3S1fSHF1uY

#circulareconomy

[katrina mcguire @kokocat]

Today I attended (as an observer) the 3rd meeting of the CE Working Group. Here are case studies conducted by the City of local businesses employing the principles of a CE https://t.co/flN7cnUwq0 I’m proud to say that I’ve spent time doing CE research for #SpentGoodsCo

[Sustainable Media Production @SMPCan]

Discover how open, accessible data is improving municipal operations such as energy use and waste collection in this case study from #Barcelona:

[Sarah Margolius @SarahMargolius]

Great read: “City data is a common good and a public #infrastructure like water, electricity, roads, and clean air.” How could openly accessible data create value and social return in #Toronto? #digitaldemocracy #waste #energy ⁦@sidewalklabs⁩ https://t.co/pIrvIYGRBz

[Sustainable Media Production @SMPCan]

We’re delighted to be holding a workshop on sustainable production with Black Youth Pathway 2 Industry tonight! Learn more about this program here: https://t.co/e4PW8nB6Bt @xoTO @cityoftoronto @therealgoldelox @oyamediagroup #Toronto

[Toronto Food Film Fest @TOfoodfilmfest]

Looking for some green best practices for your next production? Check https://t.co/Zg1lpxT69l from @SMPCan. We've learned of solutions from waste diversion and mobile water stations at SMPC's last info session too! Motivate your crew!
#setlife🎬 #JourneyToZeroWaste

[Live Green Toronto @LiveGreenTO]

The @CityofToronto is committed to leading by example when it comes to our #TransformTO #climateaction target (80% reduction in #GHG emissions by 2050 or #80x50). Find out more in our Green Notes blog post: https://t.co/cNGba8C0kE

[Live Green Toronto @LiveGreenTO]

We had a number of inquires about @cityoftoronto Council's #climateemergency declaration, mostly relating to what is the purpose of the declaration. We've answered in our latest Green Notes blog post: https://t.co/nYZzCleWtl #transformTO #climatechange #netzero #CityofTO

[Sustainable Media Production @SMPCan]

Thank you to Jenna Mars, Leah Magdalen and event manager Jessika Diamond who helped make last night’s meeting “Acting on Plastic” a great success! @xoTO @LiveGreenTO @OntarioCreates @smallchangefund @csiTO

[Edward Burtynsky 🇺🇦🇨🇦 @EdwardBurtynsky]

As an artist photographing and bearing witness to the impact of humankind on the planet for ~ 40 yrs, I recognize that we don’t have time to make mistakes. I'm proud of Canada's progress and leadership these past 4 years. On Oct 21 let’s vote for climate action and our future.