Sustainable Video Production Company

Sustainability

Filmmaking that respects people, place, and planet.

At Lightbox Film Co., sustainability is built into how we think, plan, and produce.
Every project is an opportunity to create meaningful work while reducing impact and contributing positively to the world around us.

Reduce first. Mitigate where needed. Sequester what we can’t avoid.

We follow best-practice guidance from AdGreen, the UK’s leading sustainable production body, integrating their frameworks into every stage of production. This ensures our decisions are informed, accountable, and aligned with industry standards.

Our guiding principles:
reduce, reuse, mitigate, and restore.

How we work sustainably

The film production process can be resource-intensive and have a significant impact on the environment. We have taken a step back to rethink our approach and create a more sustainable video production process.

Energy & Carbon Reduction

Our first priority is always to reduce emissions at source:

Remote creative development and pre-production to minimise travel
Local crew, cast, and suppliers wherever possible
Optimised transport routes and consolidated travel
Use of energy-efficient lighting and equipment on set
Our London studio is powered by solar energy
Our Cornwall studio is powered by renewable energy

Materials & Waste

We work to reduce waste and single-use materials across all productions:

Reusable set materials and props
Digital call sheets, scripts, and planning documents
Responsible catering and recycling systems on location
Avoidance of single-use plastics
Efficient kit selection to avoid unnecessary transport or power use

On-Set Sustainability

Clear sustainable production guidelines are shared with all crew, including:

Waste separation and recycling
Efficient power usage policies
Reduced water and material consumption
Compact crew sizes where appropriate
Sustainability briefing at the start of each shoot

Measuring our impact

We use the AdGreen Carbon Calculator to measure the footprint of each production. This allows us to:

Quantify carbon impact
Identify reduction opportunities early
Track improvements over time
Report transparently to clients

When full reduction isn’t possible, we mitigate the residual carbon, and any remaining unavoidable emissions are sequestered through tree planting in partnership with local CIC, Plant One. For every film we produce, we plant trees and clients are invited to join us or match planting if they want to extend their environmental impact.

Why it matters

Sustainable production protects the places that make our work possible; from Cornwall’s landscapes to London’s creative communities.
It also strengthens brands — audiences increasingly expect environmental responsibility from the organisations they support.
Working responsibly is simply part of producing work with integrity.

Our commitments

AdGreen-aligned production methods for transparency and accountability
Carbon measurement using the AdGreen Carbon Calculator
Local-first resourcing, reducing travel and supporting community economies
Continuous improvement, adopting new low-impact methods as standards evolve
Regeneration, through tree planting that restores native woodland in Cornwall
Open communication with clients about environmental choices and impact

Let’s create something that leaves a positive legacy

If you are seeking a production partner that cares about craft and the world we work in, we would love to collaborate. Let’s talk about how to make your next project meaningful — creatively and sustainably.