Sustainable Production in NYC & Wild Hope Exclusive Sneak Preview
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM: Sustainable Production in NYC
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM: Wild Hope Exclusive Sneak Preview
Sustainable Production in NYC
Film and TV productions are rethinking how they power their sets, move their crews, and build their basecamps. This rapid-fire session spotlights New York–based innovators bringing sustainable production solutions to life—from electric vehicle fleets and mobile DC fast charging, to solar-powered trailers, hybrid battery systems, and clean mobile power for basecamps and studios.
Through short, focused talks, leading vendors will share how their tools are already cutting emissions and costs on sets across the city. Attendees will leave with a practical sense of the technologies available today, how to integrate them into production workflows, and where the industry is heading as studios, streamers, and independent producers all push toward greener practices.
Featured Speakers:
Sam Read, Executive Director, Sustainable Entertainment Alliance (Introduction and Moderator)
Micah Bergdale, Founder, Joulez
Mark Edward Lucas, Sr, Chief Technology Officer, EcoSilent
Stephen Thompson, Co-Owner, Bulldog Lighting and Events
Wild Hope Exclusive Sneak Preview
Wild Hope showcases the work of scientists, communities, and activists helping to restore biodiversity worldwide. Stories have featured hundreds of scientists from over a dozen countries, spanning from Australia to Brazil to Iceland and far beyond. Join us for the world premiere of our latest trailer featuring music from Macy Gray at the Climate Film Festival during Climate Week. This is a powerful moment for Wild Hope and for our community.
Sam LeGrys is an Emmy Award-winning documentary producer, who wants to share the natural world with global audiences. He has contributed to more than 45 hours of natural history, conservation, and science films, including a landmark series about whale culture, research-driven Shark Week specials, and impact films about innovative conservation efforts. Sam's work has been featured on National Geographic, Disney+, Discovery Channel, Netflix, PBS, the Smithsonian Channel, and a range of other broadcast and digital platforms.
This event has limited capacity. Admission will be first come, first served — we encourage early arrival to guarantee your spot.
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