Throughout its more than 100-year existence, the film industry has undergone significant changes; after all, you don’t get to a 100-plus years without a few nips and tucks here and there. From the visuals to the sound to the equipment to the talent to pretty much every minute detail that goes into making motion pictures, the industry has experienced several revolutions, both major and minor. In the late 1970s, it was all about grit and how to make movies more realistic; at the turn of the century, it was about innovation with the dawn of 3D and other technologies.
Today, the conversation almost entirely revolves around sustainability and how to introduce new, cleaner, and greener practices. The urgency is understandable. By mid-August, 2024 was already on track to become Earth’s warmest year on record .
The pressing need to go green has trickled down to every major industry, and entertainment is no exception. Film productions have been doing things to maximize efficiency and minimize their losses since pretty much the Golden Age, reusing sets and costumes and making the most out of the least. However, the 2010s brought a renewed interest in recycling and adopting greener practices, from the sets to the lightning equipment to even the cameras.
Something as seemingly unimportant in this regard as a screenplay can play a big role in reducing waste and making a film production environmentally friendlier. Make no mistake, the film industry is among the top generators of unnece.
