This resource centre allows you to deepen your knowledge of social and environmental issues and how they are represented or addressed within your industry. It provides access to a non-exhaustive library of reports and studies that address these issues. It also introduces organisations and experts you can call upon to take the next step.
This report is a first-of-its-kind analysis of TV and movie scripts from 2016 to 2020 that highlights the glaring absence of references to climate change in audiovisual creative content. The […]
The Gender Snapshot 2022 presents the latest data on gender equality as it relates to achieving the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and highlights the long road ahead to achieving […]
The seventh update of this report is produced by the Lab Femmes de Cinéma, in partnership with the European Audiovisual Observatory and the European Film Agency Directors Association. This analysis […]
Cineuropa is an online information portal that promotes cinema and culture worldwide, designed for both industry professionals and wider audiences. To go further
Colette is an artistic agency of actors, actresses, directors, scriptwriters, writers and directors for film, television and platforms, who are inspired by the real to inspire the real. To go […]
Informed by leading industry research, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and the Green Production Guide (GPG) collaborated on this new report to help television and film production companies integrate clean energy […]
This report produced in October 2021 is a study of different strategies to achieve a net zero energy system by 2050 while ensuring stable and affordable energy supply, providing universal […]
Highlighting the new voices of independent cinema, Paris IFF puts French and international filmmakers with a positive message under the spotlight. To go further
Sparknews promotes new narratives with and for compagnies, the media stakeholders and the cultural industry. Neither a consulting firm, nor a positive press agency, nor a media dedicated to sustainable […]
The Impact Social Club develops, federates and represents the film impact production industry in France and in French-speaking countries. This think tank offers workshops, webinars and a complete open source […]
The CNC is a French public administrative institution under the supervision of the French Minister of Culture. The CNC supports creation in the audiovisual, film and video game fields by […]
This UCLA study addresses the frequency and relevancy of sustainable behaviours on screen, particularly in American television shows, by addressing the following research questions: 1) What sustainable and unsustainable behaviours […]
This report assesses the impacts of climate change by looking at global and regional ecosystems, biodiversity, and human communities, as well as the vulnerabilities and limits of the natural world […]
The Vito Russo test takes into account a set of criteria to analyse how LGBTQ characters are included in a film. The “Vito Russo Test” is named after the renowned […]
Peirce’s test focuses on the depth of female characters, the criteria being the following: there must be a female character (protagonist or antagonist) with her own story, who has dimension […]
The IPCC is the United Nations body responsible for assessing the science of climate change. It is composed of scientists elected by the plenary assembly to represent the different disciplines […]
Deauville Green Awards select and reward the best advertising, institutional and documentary films on 15 themes related to the environment and CSR. It is an international festival of eco-responsible films. […]
This study analyses the dynamics of nature representations in Walt Disney films. A few key figures To go further
The Office français de la biodiversité is a public institution dedicated to the preservation of biodiversity, responsible for the protection and restoration of biodiversity in France and overseas. To go […]
World Resources Institute is a global research organisation that works with governments, businesses, multilateral institutions and civil society groups to develop practical solutions that improve people’s lives and allow nature […]
The Rice Test incorporates a set of criteria to measure how Muslims are portrayed in film and television in order to combat Islamophobic stereotypes and tropes in films and television […]
Strengthening independent producers, ACE Producers enables profound collaborations through honest dialogue in the safe trusted space of the ACE Network and fosters valuable exchange of high-level knowledge about the independent […]
This report analyses global food waste at the retail, food service, and household levels. A few key figures To go further
The Sustainable Production Alliance issued the first industry-wide report of film and television carbon emissions averages for productions between 2016 and 2019. Productions included in this report are 161 feature […]
In March 2021, the Sustainable Production Alliance (SPA) released the Carbon Emissions of Film and Television report, an industry baseline using data collected from SPA’s member company productions between 2016-2019. […]
EFAD is the voice of national European Film Agencies, bringing together national film and audiovisual agencies from European countries. The 37 EFAD members are government or government associated public bodies, […]
This report presents information about Earth Overshoot Day, the date when humanity’s consumption of resources exceeds what the Earth can regenerate in a year. In 2022, this day fell on […]
This report highlights the lack of consideration of nature in policy decisions and the focus on short-term profits and economic growth, which undermines environmental and biodiversity preservation. A few key […]
Secoya is a consultancy compagny that aims to reduce the environmental impact of the audiovisual industry and provides a free tool available to all film crews: Seco2, which calculates the […]
Good Energy Stories is an English-language, not-for-profit creative consultancy that aims to mobilise television and film professionals to produce fiction that inspires action on climate change. To go further
This IPCC report provides an updated global assessment of progress and commitments on climate change mitigation. A few key figures To go further
The Société Française d’Écologie aims to popularise the sciences of ecology and evolution in France by promoting the development, integration and sharing of knowledge in all its aspects. To go […]
This study analyses the increasing disconnection from nature in cultural products since 1950. Since then, references to nature have steadily decreased in fiction books, song lyrics, and movie scripts, in […]
Climate chance strengthens the climate action of local authorities, companies and civil society and contributes to achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement. To go further
This 2022 article looks at how series and movies influence viewer consumption. A few key figures To go further
The Festival Atmosphères is at the crossroads of Cinema, Arts and Sciences and invites the general public to be moved to question the world and envisage solutions for a sustainable […]
The Centre for Scholars & Storytellers (CSS), based in the Psychology Department at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) sought to examine the needs and opinions of disabled individuals […]
This is an independent intergovernmental body established by states to strengthen the science-policy interface on biodiversity and ecosystem services for biodiversity conservation, long-term human well-being and sustainable development. To go […]
This report analyses gender inequalities around the world and the changing status of women in several areas of social and economic life. A few key figures To go further
The Collectif 50/50 brings together more than 1,500 professionals from the French film and audiovisual industry to engage in a reflection and a fight for equality, parity and diversity in […]
The now biannual Hollywood Diversity Report series has transferred to the Institute for Research on Labour and Employment at UCLA. The reports primarily examine the relationship between racial, ethnic, and […]
These reports highlight the circular economy’s ability to equitably meet our global needs with radically less material and greenhouse gas emissions. A few key figures To go further
The Green Screen project aims to standardise the environmental practices of the film and audiovisual industries located in Europe and improve regional policies on sustainable development in the sector. In […]
ImpACT is an extension of the Festival de Cannes’ and Marché du Film’s investment in corporate social responsibility that will dictate how the market and companies operate today and tomorrow. […]
Climate Spring was founded in 2022 to inform, inspire and incentivise mainstream content makers to explore climate change stories in a more impactful and positive way. To go further
The agency works with countries around the world to develop energy policies for a secure and sustainable future. To go further
To pass the DuVernay test, an African-American character – or a character from another minority – must have a “fully realized” life, with his or her own desires, rather than […]
WWF is an international NGO that works to preserve endangered regions and wildlife species and fights to stop the degradation of life. To go further
The United Nations is an international organisation founded in 1945 and today has 193 Member States. The mission and work of the United Nations is based on the notions of […]
Research centre of Carnegie Mellon University’s Master of Arts Management Program, the Arts Management & Technology Laboratory serves as an exchange, a catalyst for innovative ideas, and a conduit for […]
Circle Economy helps businesses understand their current state of circularity, analyse and act on opportunities and risks, and develop a vision to become circular champions in their fields. Circle Economy […]
We are albert is leading a charge against climate change. Founded in 2011, it supports the global Film and TV industry to reduce the environmental impacts of production and to […]
This study analyses diversity in film and audiovisual media around the world. A few key figures To go further
These infographics published in 2022 propose 10 key points, based on the most recent IPCC report, to better understand climate issues, adaptation, human, and planetary vulnerability to climate consequences and […]
This study analyses the profiles of actors playing people with disabilities in the most popular television series in the United States. A few key figures To go further
This report uncovers how the broadcasting community is currently talking about the environmental crisis and its solutions. The research, conducted by Deloitte, analysed a year’s worth of subtitling data from […]
How is a movie poster made? How does product placement work? How is a daily soap opera episode written? In this article, the CNC breaks down the sometimes-obscure mechanisms at […]
UNIC is an international trade association representing cinema operators and their national associations across 39 European territories. They promote the cultural, social and economic benefits of a vibrant film culture […]
Get the moon is an agency specialising in entertainment marketing and particularly in impact films. They create ecosystems around the films in which public institutions and organisations, federations, associations, foundations, […]
Film Paris Region supports French and foreign productions that wish to produce in one of the most dynamic ecosystems in the world. To go further
Cinema for Change is a festival for the general public that offers screenings and debates on films that embody the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. It also rewards short films […]
This Summary for Decision Makers, produced in 2022, provides a synthesis of the key messages contained in GLO2. It outlines the enabling conditions and diverse pathways by which countries and […]
Echo Studiois a production and distribution company for impact films (documentaries and feature films), in TV and cinema. They also specialise in impact campaigns that aim to bring the issue […]
Carbone 4 supports the transformation of organisations towards decarbonisation and adaptation to climate change. To go further
Green Screen’s mission is to inspire and educate the nomadic world of filming by creating sustainable working practices. By reducing the environmental impact of filming essentials such as transport, construction, […]
This collective proposes concrete tools to help students mobilise their schools and universities to better educate themselves on ecological issues and help young graduates choose an employer committed to the […]
This report aims at helping to measure the gender divide existing among film directors in Europe. The first section provides a general overview of the gender of directors of European […]
This publication studies the power and responsibility of individuals, businesses, and the government in the fight against climate change. A few key figures To go further
The now biannual Hollywood Diversity Report series has transferred to the Institute for Research on Labour and Employment at UCLA. The reports primarily examine the relationship between racial, ethnic, and […]
It supports governments and partners in designing policies and programmes to fight hunger and promote food security and sustainable agriculture. To go further
The European Women’s Audiovisual network supports women working in the film industry through networking opportunities, career programmes (mentoring, residencies, workshops) and a blog. To go further
This study analyses data from the online movie database IMDb with a dataset of movie dialogue subtitles to create the largest available corpus of movie social networks (15,540 networks) to […]
Published every two years, this report analyses our planet’s biodiversity loss by tracking the rate at which certain species are disappearing. It also presents the challenges associated with preserving this […]
Created in 2009 and transformed into an association in 2021, Ecoprod’s mission is to raise awareness of the environmental impact of the French audiovisual and film industry. Ecoprod’s ambition is […]
Harris Interactive is a market research and opinion polling company. The company carries out both quantitative and qualitative research using different methodologies. To go further
Circularity Gap World highlights the urgent need for a transition to a circular economy with the aim of empowering key decision-makers at both government and business level to coordinate actions […]
This study analyses water crises and their causes. It reveals which countries are facing particularly “extremely high” levels of water stress. A few key figures To go further
This report, published in 2016 and conducted between 2006 and 2013, brings together comparative research from seven European countries (Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, and the United Kingdom) to […]
Established in 1972, the UNEP is the global authority that sets the environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system […]
The Bechdel test, or Bechdel-Wallace test, aims to show the over-representation of male protagonists or the under-representation of female characters in a work of fiction. If the work meets the […]
As part of Content for Change, Paramount expanded its partnership with the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative to analyse 62 series across key demographics – like race and ethnicity, gender, LGBTQ+ identification, […]
The Planet Test is a test of the representation of the environment and nature on screen. A television programme or film would only pass the Planet Test if it answered […]
GLAAD launched its first Studio Responsibility Index (SRI) in 2013 after seeing the progress driven by their studies and work to hold the TV industry accountable for lesbian, gay, bisexual, […]
This report highlights the need for improved water governance, which aims to ensure the wise use of water resources while preserving water ecosystem services and ensuring equitable access for all. […]
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