A whole new meaning was given to the film industry's term ‘green screen' in Sydney recently, when the very first Grass (Get Real About Sustainable Screens) forum was held. In Darlinghurst's Heffron Community Hall, professionals from the film industry, sustainable energy enthusiasts and members of the general public gathered to witness a panel discussion featuring director Ray Lawrence (Jindabyne, Lantana, Bliss), producer Emma Lawrence, Dr Richard Smith (director of Crude), film reviewer Nell Schofield and Dave Sag, founder of Carbon Planet. Grass is an initiative of the Australian Directors' Guild (Adg) and Harriet McKern, General Manager of the Adg, said, "I think getting the issue of the environment and sustainable practices and offsetting under the nose and in discussion for the Australian film industry is critical.
- 2/3/2009
- FilmInk.com.au
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