{"id":150419,"date":"2024-11-27T13:01:17","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T18:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/?p=150419"},"modified":"2026-06-15T15:17:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T19:17:40","slug":"sustainable-filmmaking-and-best-practices-from-an-indigenous-lens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/en\/sustainable-filmmaking-and-best-practices-from-an-indigenous-lens","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable filmmaking and best practices from an Indigenous lens\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A first-of-its-kind pilot workshop on Sustainable filmmaking and best practices from an Indigenous lens<\/em><\/strong><\/a> was organized by Sacred Earth, with the collaboration of the Indigenous Screen Office and Telefilm Canada. This well-attended workshop welcomed 87 industry professionals from across Turtle Island (also known as North America), including Indigenous, English and French speaking communities, as well as internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This three-hour virtual workshop, led by Melina Laboucan-Massimo, Founder and Executive Director of Sacred Earth, and joined by seasoned Indigenous filmmakers, examined best practices used in the screen content industry. In addition, discussions demonstrated how Indigenous values and epistemology are critical in sustainable filmmaking practices, and reflect the Indigenous commitment to protecting the earth, both on and off the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur new partnership with Sacred Earth, along with our longstanding collaboration with the Indigenous Screen Office, facilitated this first-of-its kind pilot workshop on Indigenous sustainable practices,\u201d said Julie Roy<\/strong>, Executive Director and CEO of Telefilm Canada. \u201cAligned with our Indigenous Reconciliation Plan to strengthen, expand, engage and learn through an Indigenous lens, Telefilm is committed to this transformative journey to drive real, lasting change for the sustainability, and future, of our creative sector.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndigenous representation on the big screen has been pivotal in changing the narrative of our shared history in this country, but we must look at how Indigenous values are being embodied behind the camera to ensure the stories we are telling do not come at the expense of biodiversity or carbon emissions in our environment,\u201d said Melina Laboucan-Massimo<\/strong>, Executive Director and Founder of Sacred Earth. \u201cWhen we think of the film industry, we often think of entertainment or important stories that need to be told, but we don\u2019t necessarily think of the impact the industry is having on the environment. The workshop was created to help filmmakers learn about best practices from an Indigenous lens to help lessen the negative impacts of film production.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe enthusiastic participation in this pilot workshop on sustainable filmmaking through an Indigenous lens clearly highlights the importance of adopting best practices that reflect Indigenous values at every stage of production,\u201d said Kristy Assu<\/strong>, Director, Funding Programs, Indigenous Screen Office.\u202f\u201cThe Indigenous Screen Office is proud to have partnered with Sacred Earth and Telefilm Canada to support this opportunity for Indigenous filmmakers and is looking forward to providing further opportunities that propose innovative environmentally sustainable approaches.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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