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Green Producers - the future of filmmaking

Emerging Producers Empowered by Sustainable Production Practices Guide

Reel Green™ is pleased to share “The Future of Filmmaking: Climate Action for Emerging Producers and Low-Budget Productions” by Producing for the Planet launched today.  The digital guide is designed […]

This Changes Everything film poster and Reel Green Screening details.

Reel Green™ Screening Series: THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING 

Reel Green™ is hosting a special screening of THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING directed by Avi Lewis at The Rio Theatre. This gripping documentary, inspired by the bestselling non-fiction book by Naomi […]

Reel Green Clean Energy Battery Workshop Victoria 15 April 2025

Clean Energy Battery Workshop in Victoria Set to Electrify Regional Productions

Reel Green™ is excited to announce the Clean Energy Committee is hosting a Battery Workshop in Victoria to share alternative energy solutions with Vancouver Island crew on April 15, 2025.  […]

REEL Earth Day Challenge - April 8 - 22, 2025.

REEL Earth Day Challenge Returns in 2025 to Support Metro Vancouver’s Regional Parks

Reel Green™ is excited to announce the REEL Earth Day Challenge is back again in 2025.  In partnership with the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation, the annual challenge begins April […]

Reel Green Clean Energy - Updated Grid Power Access Map

Reel Green™ Clean Energy Committee Launches Updated Grid Power Access Map

The Reel Green™ Clean Energy Committee announces the launch of the updated Reel Green™ Grid Power Access Map to help productions locate power grid tie-in access points.  This updated version […]

Reel Green™ Clean Energy Committee Power Tie-ins Program Grant Increased

The Reel Green™ Clean Energy Committee’s Power Tie-ins Program grant envelope has been increased to $10,000 to support grid tie-in projects in high volume filming areas.  The purpose of the […]

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Listen: IATSE 891 interviews Justin Barnes, Reel Green™ Lead

Reel Green™ Lead, Justin Barnes, is featured in the first episode of IATSE 891’s Apple Box Talks podcast for 2025. Justin joined the BC Film Commission at Creative BC in […]

Fleet of 10 new electric trucks arrive in B.C.

As film productions make the transition to electric vehicles, the arrival of 10 new electric trucks in British Columbia marks an exciting step forward. Available for rent starting February 2025 […]

Reel Green™ Welcomes Green Spark Group to the Advisory Committee

We are pleased to announce that Green Spark Group has joined the Reel Green™ Advisory Committee.   An exciting start to 2025, Green Spark Group is a sustainability consulting firm […]

In Memoriam of Tracey Friesen, Managing Vice President of the CMPA – BC Branch

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]