Special cross border collaboration

The Green Filming Criteria Catalogues D/AT

With the introduction of nationwide mandatory film funding regulations in Germany and the establishment of the “Ecological Standards for German Cinema, TV, and Online/VoD Productions” as a uniform standard for the implementation of German film projects, it is necessary to find cross-state solutions for joint co-productions and to work hand in hand in this area.

During the creation and development in 2022 of the “Criteria Catalog of Ecological Minimum Standards for Austrian Cinema Film Productions ÖFI/ÖFI+” (Level 2), initial steps toward harmonization were taken with a view to cross-border coordination. The wording sets Austria-specific priorities, and the clear structure of the MUST and TARGET criteria shows an initial cross-border harmonization strategy.

The further development of the Austrian criteria catalog ÖFI (Level 1), based on RL-UZ76 of the Austrian Ecolabel, was made necessary by the rapid developments and the introduction and regulations of the Green Bonus ÖFI+.

SPECIAL CROSS-BORDER COLLABORATION:

ÖFI Green Filming Department * EVERGREEN PRISMA * FFA FILMFÖRDERUNGSANSTALT DEUTSCHLAND

In keeping with their synergy model for green filming and green funding, ÖFI and EVERGREEN PRISMA are working with the FFA on cross-border solutions in an appreciative cooperation and with forward-looking vision.

The effective cooperation is already reflected in several areas and through the expansion of successful bridge-building instruments to support practical implementation:

* Coordination and mutual recognition of final green reports

* Coordination and joint development of verification procedures

* Mutual recognition of Green Film Consultants (Germany, Austria)

* Film- and countryspecific CO2 calculator (klimaktiv)

For further information on this topic:

Sustainability in audiovisual production at the FFA Filmförderungsanstalt can be found here

EVERGREEN PRISMA – Competence Center for Green Filming

EVERGREEN PRISMA PANORAMA Kooperationen