FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION IN THE AGE OF CLIMATE CRISIS : TOWARDS A GREENER SCREEN
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Environmental Management of the Media : Policy, Industry, Practice
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FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION IN THE AGE OF CLIMATE CRISIS : TOWARDS A GREENER SCREEN • Environmental Management of the Media : Policy, Industry, Practice •
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FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION IN THE AGE OF CLIMATE CRISIS : TOWARDS A GREENER SCREEN
This volume gathers global perspectives on ‘green’ film and television production, emphasising the importance of media infrastructure, production, policy, and labor in environmental media studies. It examines the digital age's impact on the screen media industry's resource use and waste production, highlighting the need for sustainability measures to align industry practices with environmental responsibility.
Environmental Management of the Media : Policy, Industry, Practice
Recent research challenges the misconception of the media as an 'ephemeral' industry by highlighting its significant material footprint. "Environmental Management of the Media" addresses this by examining the environmental impact of media industries in the UK and Nordic countries, focusing on resource use, regulation, organizational management, and labor practices, and advocating for a more comprehensive approach in media studies.
Hollywood's Dirtiest Secret: The Hidden Environmental Costs of the Movies
In "Hollywood’s Dirtiest Secret," Hunter Vaughan reveals the film industry's significant but often overlooked environmental impact, examining how filmmaking from Hollywood classics to the digital era uses natural resources and shapes our perceptions of the natural world. He argues that the industry's focus on spectacle has distracted from its ecological consequences, highlighting the need for greater awareness and scrutiny.
Journal of Environmental Media
The Journal of Environmental Media (JEM) explores how digital media shapes environmental content, activism, and perceptions. It bridges environmental studies with digital culture and social sciences, addressing issues like climate change and environmental racism, and investigates media forms such as smart technology and virtual reality.