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B.C. Recognized for Access to Clean Energy Technologies in Latest Sustainable Entertainment Alliance Report

The Sustainable Entertainment Alliance (SEA) released a report in May 2025 looking at Carbon Emissions of Film and Television Production to identify where progress to improve the environmental impact of […]

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New Budgeting Tool Launched to Help Producers Rethink Diesel Use on Set 

Calling all producers and department heads who are looking to reduce carbon emissions and fuel spend – presenting the Reel Green™ Fuel Budget Comparator.  This interactive tool is designed to […]

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Industry Demand for Clean Energy in Victoria Following Battery Workshop

On April 15, 2025, Reel Green™ held the first regional Clean Energy Battery Workshop in Victoria, co-hosted by the Vancouver Island South and North Film Commissions.  46 attendees from Vancouver […]

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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 […]

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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.  […]

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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 […]