The British Film Designers Guild Planet Positive Award showcases the industry’s commitment to change.

The British Film Designers Guild (BFDG) commit to supporting the Art Department into more sustainable practices with the introduction of a brand new Planet Positive Award, supported by Universal Pixels. The Award encourages crew to produce environmentally sensitive designs and construction methods, using sustainably sourced materials, props and thoughtful end of life planning.

The Guild has pledged to encourage sustainable practices in Production Design under the guidance of BFDG Chairperson Blair Barnette.

Blair Barnette said, “This important award is an essential milestone in the Art Department’s commitment to do more to champion environmental sustainability in our work, and is part of the Film & TV industry’s commitment to support society’s transition into a more sustainable future.”

Roly Oliver from Universal Pixels said, “Universal Pixels are proud to be sponsoring the Inaugural Planet Positive Award. Sustainability has been at the core of Universal Pixels and our focus on ICVFX, from small projectors to large LED volumes, can help by reducing the need to move crews and equipment to different locations and enabling remote working, helping reduce the environmental footprint of productions.”

The Award will be presented to the winner at the 12th BFDG Production Design Awards supported by BEN on the 18th February at The Londoner Hotel. The award was developed in conjunction with albert and consultancy Creative Zero. Entries are welcome until the 25th November.