Members Lounge 2023

Key Note | Our Relationship & Responsibility

Co-presented by William F. White International Inc. and imagineNATIVE.

Hear directly from Indigenous creatives, about their professional and community relationships and gain a deeper understanding of the connection between culture and creativity. In this panel, co-presented by William F. White International Inc. and imagineNATIVE, panelists will share how their work and artistic process is influenced by those around them. They will discuss the crucial responsibility we have, as both individuals and creatives, to collaborate and nurture community. This discussion will touch on cultural preservation, community, social justice and the ways in which the creative industry can support and uplift Indigenous voices and practices.
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Members Lounge 2023

The Sustainable Production Toolkit | Practical Solutions to Nurture a Greener Screen Industry

Presented by CBC and William F. White International Inc

Given the screen industry’s significant impact on the land and air around us, what tangible steps can film and television productions take to minimize their environmental footprints? In this session presented by the CBC, various leaders in the sustainable production movement will present ways to implement green solutions on productions and support the standardization of these practices across our industry. This session will provide a mix of tools and strategies that can be replicated across multiple production models, empowering cast and crew to incorporate sustainability into every aspect of their roles.
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Members Lounge 2023

Circularity 101 in Film, Theatre, and Fashion

Presented by William F. White International Inc

Are you interested in learning how to improve your sustainable practices through sustainable design and circularity? Join us for a dynamic discussion, presented by William F. White International Inc., as leading innovative minds explore various techniques to achieve circularity and offer practical tips that can be applied to any industry. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of sustainable design, and be inspired to implement these principles in your own sustainable practices.
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MEMBERS LOUNGE 2022

The Future is Green: An Update on Sustainable Production

Presented by William F. White International Inc.

Across the country, the Canadian screen industry has been moving towards strategies that are leading the way to an environmentally sustainable future. In this panel, presented by William F. White International, check in with provincial initiatives as they address the pressing question when it comes to where the responsibility of green productions lies and how we can work together across the country to achieve the targets set. Sustainability initiatives are calling for and building the necessary infrastructure for standardized green productions going forward. Where is Canada now and what are our most pressing long-term and short-term priorities?
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MEMBERS LOUNGE 2022

Sustainable Sets, Energy, and Environments | Case Study: Virtual Production

Presented by William F. White International Inc.

As we head into a greener future for production, this panel, presented by William F. White International, explores Virtual Production as an alternative resource to help alleviate the environmental ramifications of film and television sets. Learn about both the sustainable opportunities and potential challenges of Virtual Production, as well as renewable energy solutions and other considerations, in order to determine whether virtual solutions are best for your next production.
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ACADEMY TALKS: FRAMING THE FUTURE

A Critical Path to Green Production

Presented by MBS Canada

Are you frustrated with the cost of diesel? Want to learn how you can save money and reduce carbon emissions on set? This Framing the Future discussion, presented by MBS Canada, explores key sustainability actions, including clean energy solutions on-set, and offers practical advice on how to incorporate sustainability into your budget.
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ACADEMY TALKS: FRAMING THE FUTURE

On-Set Fuel Consumption and Clean Energy Solutions

Presented by MBS Canada

The majority of on-set greenhouse gas emissions come from fuel consumption. In this Framing the Future discussion, presented by MBS Canada, our panel evaluates what’s being done to support adoption of smaller generators, batteries, and grid tie-in and how you can critically evaluate power before your next production. Where are alternative solutions for clean energy available and where are examples of joint ventures and collaboration to alleviate fuel consumption on-set?
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Y: The Last Man | Inside Look

Revolutionizing Sustainability on Set

Green is good. Go behind the scenes to see how Y: The Last Man valued sustainability on set, as well as how the cast and creators handled the challenges of shooting a series about a pandemic during COVID.
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Members Lounge 2021

The Art of Con/Destruction: Sustainability and Circularity On Set

Presented by William F. White International

In this discussion, our panel offers ethical and sustainable practices to exercise circular waste management and recycling within production design, set building, and hair & make-up. This practical discussion will examine best practices for implementing the sustainability checklist, including destruction, dismantling, and reuse of materials after a shoot and how you can design with materials in mind, while still maintaining the vibrant look and feel of your production.
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Members Lounge Redux 2020

The Sustainability Mandate

Presented by William F. White International

Awareness, education, and thoughtful examination of successful protocols for sustainable production is more important than ever. In this prescient discussion, we’ll investigate the larger shifts being felt right now, with a lens to new COVID protocols and restrictions, and develop a collaborative POV through which we can maximize our impact reduction. Industry leaders in the field of green production solutions will share their insight and recent R&D in how to lead by example and transform the way we do business inside and outside our borders.
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Academy Talks 2018

Academy Talks: The Audience | Green is the New Black for a Sustainable Future

Presented by Ontario Creates

Seasoned Industry Executives discuss best practices and what content creators on any budget can do to help reduce the environmental impacts of their production. Climate change is real and everything we do matters. Find out what tools and organizations are out there to help you and your production as we all work to a better future.
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