Every film leaves a footprint.

This workshop examines how an idea becomes a production, and how, at every stage of the filmmaking process  from writing and development to the set and post-production decisions are made that simultaneously affect the creative outcome, the cost, and the footprint of a film.

Through examples from real productions, the workshop approaches filmmaking as an interconnected system:
locations, transportation, energy, time, materials, crews, and organizational structures are treated not as separate elements, but as interdependent parts of the same process.

Sustainability is not presented as a checklist or a limitation, but as a tool for thinking, planning, and collaboration.

The aim of the workshop is to create a common language between creative and production departments and to offer a more conscious understanding of how films are made today.

It is addressed to directors, screenwriters, producers, production managers, technicians, location managers, art & costume departments, and more broadly to everyone involved in the creation of audiovisual works.

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Participant Requirements

The workshop is intended for people already working, training, or actively involved in the film and audiovisual industry, with a basic understanding of film production structures and production roles.

Participants are expected to already be familiar with core filmmaking terminology and departments (production workflow, set operations, art department, costume department, location management, etc.), as the workshop is not designed as an introduction to filmmaking, but as a broader approach to how productions are organized and executed.

Previous knowledge of sustainability is not required.

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Polymnia Papadopoulou-Sardeli

Polymnia Papadopoulou-Sardeli is a Greece-based producer and founder of Kalibu Productions,, with extensive experience in line producing and production management for both international and domestic film and television productions. Having collaborated with international networks and brands across a wide range of projects, she combines a strong operational background in production with a deep understanding of the creative process.

She has been trained in sustainability programs such as albert (Bafta) and other European initiatives, focusing on integrating sustainable practices into the Greek audiovisual industry. Her work explores practical tools and strategies that connect production efficiency with environmental responsibility.

Emma Doxiadi (participating via Zoom call)

Emma Doxiadi is a Greek-Australian creator and sustainability strategist, and the founder of Everybodies, the first climate-driven production company in Greece. She has led the transition toward sustainable practices across eight festivals, including the Thessaloniki International Film Festival, Evia Film Project, and the Production Designers Gathering, while also providing sustainability services for film productions.

She has spoken internationally on green filmmaking at forums such as the Marché du Film and Creative Europe, actively contributing to the development of a more sustainable model for the film industry.

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Register for the workshop here.