Abstract
SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR TRAINING (& PLACEMENTS) FOR SCRIPTED PRODUCTIONS is a unique training programme, driven by a pressing need for a more sustainable approach to film production in Wales. With the creation of an indispensable future-facing role, as a sustainability coordinator, to help action a change of mindset and working habits in the Welsh screen sector at all stages of production.
The course was be delivered by Tilly Ashton, Wales's only full time Production Sustainability Advisor for Severn Screen and a BAFTA albert trainer. Tilly’s production credits include the Netflix feature, Havoc, BBC’s Steeltown Murders and Martin Clunes’s new ITV1 drama series, Out There, directed by Welsh director Marc Evans.
Tilly was joined, by Ellie Ashton, who is also working as a sustainability advisor and consulting on projects both nationally and internationally, plus other sustainability experts from BAFTA albert and Aberystwyth University.
Sustainability Coordinators share similar responsibilities such as:
-Creating, implementing, and maintaining a plan to ensure sustainability initiatives are properly implemented and monitored;
-Collecting data for albert certification and organising information and evidence for the Carbon Action Plan;
-Communicating with all departments to highlight actions they could take to develop sustainable choices and minimise negative impacts on the planet;
-On the ground waste and recycling management and connecting with suppliers who can support the move towards a more circular economy;
-Encouraging the development of novel products or services that could help the production adhere to current or future environmental standards, such as moving towards a circular economy and/or embracing new technologies.
-Regularly reviewing the production’s current operations to enhance sustainability in the future;
-Using excellent communication skills to develop visual communications (including posters, emails and newsletters) to inform crew with sustainability and the climate emergency in a positive and engaging way;
-Sharing (imperative) information with relevant communities and organisations;
-Helping to build circular economy networks with schools, colleges, theatre groups, prop houses, local businesses, charities etc.
Accommodation and travel supported by Ymddiried.
Placements supported by Creative Wales.
The course was be delivered by Tilly Ashton, Wales's only full time Production Sustainability Advisor for Severn Screen and a BAFTA albert trainer. Tilly’s production credits include the Netflix feature, Havoc, BBC’s Steeltown Murders and Martin Clunes’s new ITV1 drama series, Out There, directed by Welsh director Marc Evans.
Tilly was joined, by Ellie Ashton, who is also working as a sustainability advisor and consulting on projects both nationally and internationally, plus other sustainability experts from BAFTA albert and Aberystwyth University.
Sustainability Coordinators share similar responsibilities such as:
-Creating, implementing, and maintaining a plan to ensure sustainability initiatives are properly implemented and monitored;
-Collecting data for albert certification and organising information and evidence for the Carbon Action Plan;
-Communicating with all departments to highlight actions they could take to develop sustainable choices and minimise negative impacts on the planet;
-On the ground waste and recycling management and connecting with suppliers who can support the move towards a more circular economy;
-Encouraging the development of novel products or services that could help the production adhere to current or future environmental standards, such as moving towards a circular economy and/or embracing new technologies.
-Regularly reviewing the production’s current operations to enhance sustainability in the future;
-Using excellent communication skills to develop visual communications (including posters, emails and newsletters) to inform crew with sustainability and the climate emergency in a positive and engaging way;
-Sharing (imperative) information with relevant communities and organisations;
-Helping to build circular economy networks with schools, colleges, theatre groups, prop houses, local businesses, charities etc.
Accommodation and travel supported by Ymddiried.
Placements supported by Creative Wales.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | Media Cymru |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2024 |
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Tilly Ashton discusses the Sustainability Coordinator training and placements
31/01/25
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