ECO PRODUCER
Forward Films provides an Eco Producer for every film to help project work towards a more sustainable production. These are the services guaranteed by the Eco Producer provided:
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MEMOS FOR THE CAST AND CREW INCLUDING NOTES AND PROGRESS
REPORTS -
AN OUTLINE FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR WRAP WITH
DEPARTMENT HEADS REACHING OUT TO OTHER PRODUCTIONS THAT MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING ANY BULK MATERIALS. -
LOCATING VENDORS AND PRODUCTS MADE WITH SUSTAINABLE
MATERIALS CIRCULATING EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND INTERIM UPDATES -
MEETING WITH DEPARTMENTS HEADS TO HELP THEM MOVE
FORWARD WITH THEIR GOALS -
MONITORING WASTE DIVERSION STRATEGIES AND RESULTS
MANAGING THE CHECKLISTS PROVIDED -
WEEKLY WALK-THROUGHS WITH DEPARTMENTS
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SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION FOR THE FORWARD CERTIFICATION
Ever Week Your Eco Producer Will...
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Engage the filmmakers and funders in the conversation early.
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When interviewing key position on the film create an awareness that it is a sustainable production.
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Make sure to set and follow feasible goals for the group.
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Hold an initial meeting with Head of Department's (HOD) on the sustainable plan for the film.
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Communicate sustainable production goals and strategies for the production to all cast and crew at the start of production.
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Include sustainable production updates in weekly production meetings. Conduct a mid- point evaluation: compute progress statistics and share lessons learned.