June 10, 2026
The topic of sustainable filmmaking was addressed in a podcast broadcasted as part of Zero Waste Week. Hosted with questions from Research Assistant Melek Ekinci, the guests of the program were Dr. Eda Türkay and Pelin Büyüktaş, representatives of the EkoFilm Sustainable Production Platform.
In the podcast, practices aimed at reducing environmental impacts in the film industry, the importance of sustainable production processes, and the studies conducted in this field in Türkiye were evaluated. The guests shared the core principles of sustainable filmmaking, the environmental and economic benefits it provides to the industry, and current developments in this field with the listeners.
The program also covered topics such as methods that can be implemented to make a film set sustainable, waste management, energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and the importance of crew awareness. Highlighting that the concept of sustainable production is gaining increasing importance in creative industries, the podcast provided listeners with comprehensive information regarding eco-friendly production processes.
