Evan Almighty and The Conservation Fund
May 2nd, 2007 by Mollie
Lights, camera, take action! Ha.
Tom Shadyac, director of the film Evan Almighty, wanted to make the first major motion picture that was a zero emission (carbon neutral) production. He describes Evan Almighty as a film that speaks of our need to be good stewards of the Earth and he didn’t want to contribute to the destruction of the Earth while trying to get this message across. So, they worked with Habitat for Humanity, Conservation Fund, and Hope to Others to create a movie that left no trace (similar idea to “leave no trace” camping or hiking).
“Green” activities/efforts during production included:
- The film’s production was carbon offset through a donation to the Conservation Fund.
- All the landscaping, lumber, windows and other reusable materials were donated to Habitat for Humanity.
- All crew members were given bicycles by director Tom Shadyac to reduce car usage.
- Recycled paper, plastic, aluminum, and glass were used on set.
- After production was completed, trees were planted near the site of the ark in Crozet,VA as a thank you to the community.
- HtoO water was used -(Hope to Others, a company founded by Tom Shadyac, donates 100% of the profits after taxes to charity).
Go to their site to find out ways in which you can Go Zero (as individuals and businesses).