Sustainability Committee
This Member-led consulting Committee focuses on developing and supporting greener practices across Guild productions.
The Committee champions initiatives to support and increase sustainable practices in our industry, such as:
- Developing ideas for “green” educational courses;
- Sharing information on sustainable production practices as well as success stories with Members;
- Adopting circular design initiatives;
- Determining solutions for paperless or waste-free sets;
- Advocating for sustainable products from vendors;
- And more.
DGC ONTARIO SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
CO-CHAIRS
ASTRA BURKA
ANDREW GAINOR
DIRECTING DEPARTMENT CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVES
NIKKI COLE
RICHARD ROTTER
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVES
MOE RAI
MARY ANNE WATERHOUSE
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS DEPARTMENT CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVES
FELIX GRAY
NANCY SORGE
LOCATIONS DEPARTMENT CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVES
ANDREW VAN EEK
ALEX MCNAUGHTON
ART DEPARTMENT CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVES
ALEXANDRA LORD
STEVEN MANNING
PICTURE EDITING DEPARTMENT CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVES
ANN FOO
SOUND EDITING DEPARTMENT CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVES
KEVIN BANKS
POST PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVES
EVE KINIZO
ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVES
STACY MORRIS
VICTORIA COLACO
Green Sustainability Initiatives
DGC Ontario is working towards a sustainable film industry in Ontario.
By initiating new training for our Members and employing best practices on set, we can join the circular economy to take film production towards a more sustainable future.
The Committee currently has two main focuses:
- To provide training to the Membership to prepare for a sustainable production
- To increase our Membership’s awareness of sustainability
Click here to read an interview in the Wider Lens with Sustainability Committee Co-Chairs Astra Burka and Andrew Gainor about their work on the Committee, their goals for the future of the industry and circular economy, and what each of us can do to reduce our individual carbon footprint.
Click here to read an interview in the Wider Lens with Cream Productions Sustainability Strategy Manager Angelica Siegel on the development of the DGC Ontario Sustainability Fundamentals course, along with her journey toward becoming a sustainability leader, the challenges and opportunities of promoting sustainability in the film and television industry, and the importance of sustainability in today’s world.
Click here to read an interview in the Wider Lens with 3rd Assistant Accountant Stacy Morris on the benefits of sustainable practices within the industry and how creative thinking can save both dollars and the environment.
Sustainable Communication Strategy
In collaboration with the DGC Ontario Communications Department, we will be presenting new initiatives and practices that help support greener, sustainable production.
Make sure to check out the Sustainability Initiatives section in the weekly Member’s Newsletter, as well as DGC Ontario’s social channels:
Sustainable Training and Education Strategy
In collaboration with DGC Ontario’s Member Services Department, we have launched a new stand-alone ‘Sustainability Fundamentals’ course for all Members as well as created sustainability segments for all Departmental Fundamental courses.
Additional Resources and Initiatives
The microsite provides “Top Tips” that each of the eight caucuses within the DGC can take to help reduce the climate change impact of screen production and highlights industry resources available from other organizations across Canada and internationally. Tips include everything from simple steps an individual can take, to suggested steps on a production level to cut the industry’s reliance on diesel generators by using grid power.
Ontario Green Screen (OGS) is the collaborative initiative between government, industry partners, unions, guilds, trade associations and companies that endeavours to make lasting change in the industry and empower individuals, production companies and studios to make sustainable choices.
The OGS webpage includes training, a carbon calculator, case studies, community building, resources, ambassadors, and partnership information.
CBC provides a valuable list of resources for greening your production.
Telefilm Eco-responsibility Action Plan
The plan aims to lead and support the industry through informed business practices and the establishing of science-based policies and targets. This commitment will be implemented throughout Telefilm’s programs, initiatives, promotion and communications efforts, research, training, business practices and HR policies.
The Eco-Action for Climate Change Sustainability Survey
The Eco-Action for Climate Change Sustainability Survey was sent out to the DGC Ontario Membership to gather information from Members and gauge the current level of sustainability practices used in our workplaces. Click the link for an infographic aggregating some of the biggest takeaways from the first-ever Eco-Action for Climate Change Sustainability Survey.
Seeds of Change Webinar from CBC
Sustainability Committee Presents...Video Series
