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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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]