Creative Industries Opportunity Space
Do you sometimes wake up from a fever dream thinking : Sustainable Entertainment: MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Us too.
Join us April 8 at LA Climate Week to progress the sustainability conversation from dialogue to tangible action.
Welcome to the Creative Industries Opportunity Space!
This LA Climate Week event, presented by Green Spark Group, Sustainable Entertainment Society, and USGBC-California is for entertainment professionals, storytellers, suppliers, studio executives, talent, crew and filmmakers alike.
Event Program
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM PT
Transforming People and Places: The Great Green Shift
In this dynamic conversation, we delve into the critical role of workforce development and the built environment in unlocking sustainable opportunities and nurturing a vibrant arts and culture sector. The green economy, valued at over $7 trillion, stands as the fourth-largest global sector, with immense potential for growth and innovation. At the heart of this transformation, creative industries—including music, film and television, and sports, attract an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking workforce.
Through the power of storytelling and immersive experiences, the creative industries emerge as one of the most influential forces driving social and environmental change, helping to shape a more sustainable future for all.
This session will conclude with a 15-minute Q&A.
Guest Speakers:
Zena Harris | Founder, President, Green Spark Group
Amy Morrison | Co-Founder and CEO, Music Sustainability Alliance
Erik Distler | VP, Global Head of Sustainability, AEG
STIX | Founder, Thinkwatts Foundation
Moderator:Mark Rabin | Founder and Board Member, Portable Electric
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM PT
Redefining Entertainment Standards for a Safe Sustainable Future
The intersection of climate change and workforce safety in the film industry is a growing concern. Join us for an in-depth discussion on how filmmakers and crew are addressing the rising environmental risks posed by climate change, including safety hazards such as exposure to harmful chemicals and the risks involved in stunts. This session will explore innovative solutions, highlight safety challenges, and delve into how the film industry can take a leadership role in adapting to a rapidly changing world while ensuring the health and well-being of all culture workers on set.
Guest Speaker
Becky Morisson | CEO, The Light
Zena Harris | Founder, President, Green Spark Group
12:45 PM – 1:55 PM PT
SPF | Idea Boost
Join us during an SPF IDEA BOOST to hear from champions, thinkers, suppliers, and innovators: the stage is theirs! Each speaker will present a case study, solution, or ‘how-to’ they’ve employed to be more sustainable and decarbonized. This session is about solutions, tools, and practices that work to make your content low carbon!
Christophe Delavoye | Strategic Customer Representative Film/TV | Power & HVAC , Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
Robert Diaz LeRoy | Director, Producer, Writer
Samuel Rubin | Co-founder, Director of Impact and Partnerships Entertainment + Culture Pavilion
AY Young | CEO/Founder, BatteryTour
Brandon Geller | Sustainability Director, Sunset Studios & Quixote
Amelia Steely | Sustainability Consultant, Art Director
Pamela Monroe | Producer, MAGEO Productions
Linda Corrado | Business Development Manager, Homeboy Threads
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the LA Climate Week Organizers.