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Are We Going Green: Navigating the Trends and Challenges of Green Filmmaking Practices in the Chhattisgarhi Film Industry

Rajkumar Das

Research Scholar

Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak (MP)

rajkumardas99@gmail.com

Introduction and Problem Statement

Sustainable film production refers to filmmaking that consciously acts towards environmental, economic, and social responsibilities. It involves eco-friendly and socially responsible choices throughout the pre-production and production stages. This collaborative approach is applied across all production departments to implement substantial measures that promote Sustainability. A popular website on Green Filmmaking defines "Making a film that has as little of an impact on the environment as possible is known as 'green filmmaking." Chhattisgarh was founded on November 1, 2000, by partitioning ten Chhattisgarhi and six Gondi-speaking south-eastern districts of Madhya Pradesh. The film industry of Chhattisgarh, also called Chhollywood, is a growing industry in and around the capital city, Raipur. The filmmaking practices here involve low-budget films, ranging from 50 lakhs to 3 crores, which are often executed with the help of a limited cast and crew, as well as limited resources. As every other film production work involves waste outcomes and other environmental challenges, the Chhattisgarhi film industry is not untouched by this issue. Some of them are using non-sustainable materials (such as plastic) for set design and props, littering at the shoot locations, and relying on non-renewable energy solutions. This research work aims to explore the trends in filmmaking processes that concern the environmental scenario and to identify the challenges involved in this process, with the goal of gaining a better understanding of the issue and developing a sustainable solution that leads to a safe future.