Sustainable Film Competition

CALLING ALL SUSTAINABLY MINDED FILMMAKERS!

Our sustainability film competition was so successful last year, that VMI and Sustainable Film decided to repeat it again this year, offering a prize to win camera and grip equipment for free!

WE’RE LOOKING TO SUPPORT A PROJECT WHICH FEATURES SUSTAINABILITY THEMES IN ITS ON-SCREEN CONTENT

We had two winners last year.

“Washing Away” by Producer/Director, Sophie Nielsen, won the “She’s Got This” competition to realise her dream to produce a film to immortalize the fading beauty of London’s launderettes and celebrate their role as bastions of community and tradition in an increasingly digital world.

“Greensleeves” by Guy Taylor of Gatton Films, produced a short film to critically examine the harsh reality of greenwashing in corporate culture. It follows eco-influencer Fleur as she attends the launch of her new ‘green’ brand deal and encounters the truth behind the corporate machine. “Greensleeves” eloquently highlights the ethical challenges faced by those striving for sustainability.

Project winners will receive:

• Up to 4 weeks rental of Camera and Grip Equipment from our stock as per the requirements below
• Production Carbon Footprint (Via Albert or GPG, if required)
• Bespoke Sustainable Production Methodology and Carbon Reduction Strategy
• Projects must be able to complete their 4 weeks filming between the start of January and 31st March 2025.

Since all films will have a bespoke equipment requirement, we have not defined specific limits to equipment which could be made available for this prize.

However, camera packages based around a 1 or 2 camera Canon C500 II, Sony FX-9 or Sony Venice camera kits can be considered, together with primes, zooms, grip, monitors and camera accessories, which will also include a doco lighting kit for up to one month can be considered. Specialist cameras, optics and accessories on single day hires can also be considered. However, the camera hire must complete by latest 31 March 2025 and will be offered subject to change to ensure that it can be made available from our wide product range.

TO APPLY:

Please send the your application to hello@sustainablefilm.green by midnight on 10 December. The Winners will be notified by 31 December 2024.

• Pitch to explain more about the project and why it is eligible (250-400 words)
• List of key Producers, HOD’s and any financing partners involved with IMDB links for all personnel mentioned
• Include which project you are applying for in the subject line

Due to the short turnaround, we will not be able to provide feedback to those who are not successful in the competition.