EUFCN has co-organized, for the second consecutive year, an online training course in collaboration with Green Film and Trentino Film Commission, designed exclusively for EUFCN Members.
Across three 1-hour sessions participants got the chance to dive into practices that prioritize people, equity, and ecosystems, enhancing their efforts to drive social and environmental sustainability in film production.
With a special focus on people and the planet, key topics such as mental health and inclusion were addressed, while keeping a close eye also on filming in natural protected areas.
Session I
Behind the Scenes, Beyond the Stress: Mental Health on Set | Film sets are high-pressure environments where long hours, tight deadlines, and creative demands can take a toll on mental health. This session explores how productions can foster psychologically safe and healthy workplaces. From best practices to policy recommendations, we’ll discuss how to promote wellbeing for cast and crew—because a healthy set is a productive set.
Spotlight on new industry roles: the Wellbeing Facilitator.
Speaker: Janka Neustupova, H&S/ MH & Wellbeing Advisor, IPA Intimacy Coordinator
Session II
Inclusive by Design: Embedding DEIA* in Every Production | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) are not just buzzwords—they are essential pillars of a sustainable, ethical, and successful film industry. This session offers practical tools and strategies for encouraging inclusive hiring, accessible sets, and equitablestorytelling. Learn how to support productions in creating environments where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
Spotlight on new industry roles: the Access Coordinator.
*Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Speaker: Marzia Macchiarella, DEIA Consultant, Access Coordinator, Disability Manager
Session III
Filming in Nature: Protecting Ecosystems While Telling Stories | Natural reserves offer breathtaking backdrops—but filming in these sensitive environments requires care, planning, and respect. This session provides guidance on how to balance creative vision with environmental responsibility. Discover how film commissioners can help productions minimize ecological impact, comply with conservation regulations, and become allies in protecting biodiversity.
Speakers: Joanna Ramsay Horbury MSc, National Countryside Manager, Filming & Locations, National Trust
Alberto Battocchi, Film Commissioner Trentino Film Commission
The three sessions were moderated by Linnea Merzagora, Green Film Project Manager, with Harvey Edgington, Senior Filming & Locations Manager at the National Trust, joining the 3rd session, and carefully hosted by Venia Vergou and Sara Hernandez, respectively Network Manager and Communication & Social Media Manager of EUFCN.
We believe that working together is essential to achieving meaningful progress: our commitment is to share and spread knowledge and resources that support a more sustainable future for the audiovisual industry.
