Join BAFTA albert and inspiring animators as they delve into how climate and nature are portrayed on screen and examine how storytellers can incorporate nature-positive narratives without compromising story integrity, make creative decisions that normalise sustainable behaviours, and authentically weave climate mentions into their work. This discussion will also cover how impactful choices can be made across genres and subjects—not just in climate-focused stories—to inspire audiences and encourage critical thinking.

Guests

Lisa Howe leads BAFTA albert’s BFI-backed Sustainable Screen programme, helping to make albert’s carbon calculator toolkit and resources more film-friendly. From indie productions to big budget studio features, fiction to docs, live action to animation, it’s her role to get filmmakers embedding sustainable practice. With a production background, Lisa is a consultant to screen organisations around the UK helping to encourage positive change and overcome challenges. She is also an RHS-trained horticulturist, committed to plant resilience and conservation in the face of climate change.

Jon Mason is a creative producer and founder of Digital Studio Jollywise. The company is currently working on a number of large interactive game projects on the Roblox platform for preschool and educational brands as well as more traditional browser and app based initiatives. He is also the creator and exec producer of Stan & Gran a new “Original” preschool show coming to Milkshake in 2025.

Emma Pemberton has spent over 20 years working in the film and TV industry for both Sony Pictures and Universal Pictures in London, Sydney and Los Angeles. She has created and overseen marketing campaigns in the UK, Australia and across international markets for hundreds of films and TV series including Spiderman, Despicable Me and the Barbie and Smurfs franchises.

Tuesday 12 Nov 2024 – 15:30  |  International Anthony Burgess Foundation  |  Runtime: 75 mins (approx.)