Sustainable Production Forum

Sustainable Production Forum (SPF) is a global hybrid conference advancing climate leadership across the creative industries. Celebrating 10 years of impact, this year’s themeβ€”β€œThe Ripple Effect”—highlights both the progress made and the urgent work ahead, from decision-makers to the production workforce.

SPF accelerates industry-specific, experiential knowledge sharing through best practices, practical tools, and boundary-pushing immersive programming.

SPF brings together innovators and future leaders to catalyze a modern, sustainable mindset across the creative ecosystem.

Rooted in film and television production, SPF serves a growing, diverse audienceβ€”producers, executives, department heads (HODs), above- and below-the-line crew, funders, vendors, content creators, and sustainability experts. As the sector evolves, we’re expanding to support professionals in AR/VR, music, sports, live performance and gaming. 

Colorful digital graphic promoting the 10th anniversary of the Sustainable Production Forum in 2025, featuring the event date October 20, 2025, with abstract shapes and lines.
Save the date flyer for the 10th anniversary of the Sustainable Production Forum, featuring a blue background with colorful wave accents, and details of the event in Vancouver at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre on November 4, 2025, including the website sustainableproductionforum.com.
A colorful poster promoting the 10th anniversary of the Sustainable Production Forum 2025, scheduled for November 24, 2025, at CBC Toronto Broadcast Centre, with the website sustainableproductionforum.com.

What people are saying about past events and programs

β€œAs a student taking on the role of sustainability coordinator I have a better understanding of creative ways to ensure a sustainable set.”

β€” Ophir, Student

β€œSPF is the premier event in Canada for gathering leading-edge information about sustainability practices in the film and entertainment sector.”

β€” Patricia Keen

β€œNow more than ever we need SPF as the central hub for environmental sustainability advocacy and movement. We need this community and inspiration”

β€” Hedyeh Bozorgzadeh

β€œAttending SPF24 in Vancouver was an enlightening experience. The discussions on innovative, sustainable practices in the motion picture industry were truly inspiring and showcased towards a greener future for filmmaking.”

β€” Ryan Doucette

The hands-on experience with clean energy tech gave me real-world insight and changed how I think about power on set.”

β€” Mike Clarke

β€œNow more than ever we need SPF as the central hub for environmental sustainability advocacy and movement. We need this community and inspiration”

β€” Anika Deiss

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