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About the EMA Green Seal

The Environmental Media Association created the EMA Green Seal to simultaneously promote sustainable production methods and highlight those in the entertainment industry who’ve made strides in incorporating such practices.

Our program recognizes green film and television productions as well as award shows and galas. The EMA Green Seal covers all facets of a production and provides a practical and comprehensive guide to environmentally responsible filmmaking and event planning. In each area of focus, the criteria include specific environmental initiatives in order to help producers prioritize where to focus their greening efforts.

The EMA Green Seal is designed to be flexible enough that any production can potentially qualify, regardless of budget or size.

  •  View a printable version of the EMA Green Production Guidelines  
  •  Use EMA's Green Seal Sourcing Guide to find sustainable companies.  
  •  Download and submit the EMA Green Seal Application for the 2010 EMA Awards!  
  •  View a printable version of the EMA Green Event Guidelines  
  •  Use EMA's Green Rider for Green Contracting Requests.  


  • The Recognition Process
  • How to Apply
  • About Green Seal, Inc



The EMA Green Seal is determined on a scale of 145 points and in addition to the mandatory requirements of the program, a minimum threshold of 40 points must be obtained in order to receive EMA Green Seal recognition.

A set visit to the primary production location(s) is not required for recognition to be conferred, but it does carry a significant point value that can be advantageous for those productions willing and able to pursue it. The visit allows us to see first-hand those practices put in place and to interview representatives of the production.




In order to apply for an EMA Green Seal recognition, please fill out the “Award Criteria” tab on the “EMA Green Seal Application.” The application lists each specific environmental initiative that EMA Green Seal will evaluate. Please also refer to the “Introduction” tab on the EMA Green Seal Application for specific instructions on properly completing and submitting for recognition.

Application Timeline: For recognition at the 2010 EMA Awards please complete and submit the application before September 6, 2010. For those productions planning a site visit, please allow for two or three weeks of lead-time in order to schedule.

Download and submit the EMA Green Seal application »






For resource ideas and additional information, please call the EMA office: 323-556-2790



Past Green Productions recognized by EMA

 

2004

Productions

A Cinderella Story
Garden State
10.5
Baby 4 Sale
According to Jim

2005

Productions

Benchwarmers
Blood and Chocolate
Gridiron Gang
Little Miss Sunshine
Lucky You
Poseidon
10.5: Apocalypse
Days of Our Lives
Charles Gooden

Organizations

CAA
Endeavor
Variety
ACT III Communications
Double Feature Films
Gerber Pictures
Participant Productions
Pearl Pictures
Lear Home Office

2006

Productions

10,000 BC
Beerfest
The Great Buck Howard
No Reservations
One Part Sugar
Dukes of Hazzard, The Beginning
My Name Is Earl

Organizations

UTA
Dualstar Entertainment Group
Fifteen Minutes
Katalyst Films and TV
Participant Productions

2007

Productions

Crossing Over
Dan in Real Life
Evan Almighty
In The Valley of Elah
American Misfits
Living With Ed

Organizations

Columbia College Chicago - “Semester in LA”
E! Entertainment Television
The Gersh Agency
Lexus Santa Monica
Mosaic Media Group
Producers Guild of America

Events

Brentwood School “Brentwood Live”
Curtis School Fair

2008

Productions

The Time Traveler’s Wife
The Incredible Hulk
Just Add Water
The Slammin’ Salmon
My Sister’s Keeper
Mad Men
Away We Go
Battleground Earth
HGTV Green Home 2008
My Name is Earl
24
Bones
American Idol Finale
Fuel

Events

Super Bowl XLII
Teen Choice Awards 2008
Indpendent Spirit Awards 2008

2009

Productions

Mad Men
Living with Ed
2012
Angels & Demons
Fair Game
Jennifer’s Body
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Night at the Museum: Battle at the Smithsonian
Tooth Fairy
Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Ramona and Beezus
I Love You, Beth Cooper
Freeloaders
SS: Humanity
Sweet Marshall
Intelligent Life: Change Your Mind, Change Your World
Three-Fifty
La Mission


Webcasts

National Wildlife Federation's 2009 CampusChillOut.org


Events

Screen Actors Guild Awards 2009



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