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Supporting Ontario’s screen-based industries to adopt sustainable practices and reduce environmental impact across film, television, and animation production.

Ontario Green Screen (OGS) is an initiative of Ontario Creates that supports the province’s screen-based industries in reducing their environmental footprint. OGS provides tools, resources, training, and incentives to help film, television, and animation productions adopt sustainable practices and build a greener industry in Ontario.

08/31/2026

Circularity Win! Announcing the Southern Ontario Sustainability (SOS) Depot!

Ontario Green Screen is excited to announce our partnership on a pilot project at Cinespace Studios to support the collection, storage and reuse of film and television production materials. With 4,000 sq. ft. of space generously donated by Cinespace, SOS Depot will make reuse solutions easier for productions to access while helping strengthen Toronto and Ontario as sustainable, production-ready markets.

Brought to you by our Ontario Green Screen Co-Chair Mary Anne Waterhouse, and a team of dedicated circularity industry members, they have brought this long-hoped for initiative to life, and we are very proud!

Check out the www.sosdepot.ca website to learn more and to donate materials for re-use.

08/07/2026

JOIN US for our August 13th Summer Community Meeting focused on the sustainability considerations of Virtual Production.

Co-hosted by Immersion Room, they will first take us through an immersive experience to show what can be achieved creatively on a VP wall, followed by a panel discussion on VP and how it can impact a productions' footprint!
MEET OUR PANELISTS:

Tanya Stemberger - Co-CEO and Director at Immersion Room
James Villeneuve - Director, Editor
Sarah Nicole Lang - Production Designer
Andrew Stretch - 1st AC - Star Trek Discovery

Each of our panelists provide a different perspective on the creative, logistical and sustainability insights when exploring virtual production and LED volume technology. Learn how productions can create stunning environments while reducing travel, waste, and environmental impact.

REGISTER TODAY
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eZBBALyqT1i_hupQoCTzqw #/registration

08/04/2026

Meet this month's Ambassador, Rachel Oldfield.

With more than 25 years in the film industry, Rachel is helping redefine what's possible on set.

Through smarter planning and innovative thinking, she helped save approximately $12,000 in diesel costs and avoided emissions by reducing generator use. She also diverted the vast majority of food waste through composting initiatives, and by championing food donation programs that keep surplus meals out of landfills, resulting in approximately 7000 meals getting into the hands of people who needed them.

Her work proves that sustainability isn't an add-on - it's a smarter way to produce! Second Harvest can help your production donate leftover food and redistribute it to the local community at no cost! Install the app and find out more at secondharvest.ca.

07/16/2026

Need a flexible training option? We’ve got you covered.

OGS is changing the schedule of our facilitated Carbon Calculation Fundamentals course to better support busy film crews.

Join us on Sunday, August 16 at 11:00 AM.

Don’t wait! To learn more and register, click the link in our bio.

07/13/2026

Ontario Green Screen has bittersweet news. After 4 dedicated years of passion from Co-Chair Cynthia Lynch, her term has concluded. As industry co-chair and Managing Director and Counsel at FilmOntario, Cynthia helped to steer OGS through the development and ex*****on of the 2023-27 Strategic Plan, while empowering the Ontario Film industry to adopt sustainable best practices. Thank you Cynthia for your time, dedication and your committment to creating a greener, more environmentally conscious entertainment industry.

We are pleased to welcome producer Mary Anne Waterhouse as our new OGS Industry Co-Chair. Mary Anne is also co-chair of the DGC Ontario Green Committee, a member of the CMPA Sustainability Action Committee, and Executive Director of the Bloor West Food Bank, working regularly with Second Harvest in food rescue. As a producer, she has implemented numerous sustainability initiatives on her productions and she is committed to the sustainable production movement. Thank you for joining us and we’re excited to continue to move the needle forward with your leadership and passion.

Please help us to thank Cynthia and welcome Mary Anne.

07/09/2026

Join a fun and interactive community meeting learning about how Virtual production is transforming how we shoot - replacing travel, large builds, and unpredictable location logistics with controlled, in-studio environments.

For crews, that means less time spent moving gear and more time shooting efficiently; for producers, it means measurable reductions in carbon footprint without sacrificing quality.

The result: fewer trucks, fewer flights, less material waste - and a more efficient, flexible way to bring stories to life without compromising creative vision.

To learn more, SAVE THE DATE and REGISTER TODAY https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eZBBALyqT1i_hupQoCTzqw

07/07/2026

OGS is changing the frequency of our flagship facilitated sustainable production training course.

Save the date and get certified on either Thursday, July 16th at 7 pm or Sunday, September 13th at 10:30 am.

Register now by clicking the link in our bio and take the next step toward greener production!

07/02/2026

Sustainability as standard? We love to see it!

Meet Samantha Leigh, Production Team Lead & Sustainability Consultant with Green Spark Group and an avid OGS Ambassador! Armed with an MSc in Sustainable Development and named a 2024 Corporate Star ""Rising Star,"" Sam bridges complex data and real on-set action.

Samantha has steered green programs for 9 film/TV productions and over 70 ad projects. Most recently, she took the stage at the Sustainable Production Forum to break down how she helped introduce renewable diesel to a Toronto production for the very first time! When she’s not on set, she’s advising the City of Toronto’s Film Board on its strategic sustainability efforts as a community member.

06/26/2026

We're pleased to welcome Immersion Room to Ontario Green Screen, joining our incredible Advisory Committee of 27 valued members.

Immersion Room is a Toronto-based Virtual Production Studio and Technology company providing full-service support for film, TV, and branded content. By developing and operating virtual production technology from the ground up, they aim to make virtual production more accessible to a broader range of productions.

06/25/2026

We're pleased to welcome Dufferin Gate Studios to Ontario Green Screen, joining our incredible Advisory Committee of 27 valued members.

With over 500,000 square feet of studio and support space in the heart of Toronto, Dufferin Gate Studios is a full service solution for all your production requirements

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