The Sustainability Office for Teaching at the Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF and the ERASMUS project GEM – Green Education in Media invite film and media universities to to discuss their role in the transformation toward a socially and ecologically more just industry — and world.
This year, the SUSTAINABLE FILM SCHOOL DAY will take place on Monday, 16 February 2026, from 14:00 to 17:30 at the silent green Kulturquartier (Gerichtstraße 35, 13347 Berlin).
Accessibility:
The stairs to the conference room have a lift that can also transport wheelchairs; toilets are step-free from there; a wheelchair-accessible toilet is available in the main building. Please contact us if you require assistance!
Programme:
- 14:00 Arrival and registration
- 14:15 Welcome by Dr. Maike Reinerth and Prof. Dr. Björn Stockleben
- 14:30 Common Eco-Standards for Film Schools – A Collaborative Workshop Report
Speakers:
Sabrina Reis (Graduate, Filmuniversity Babelsberg)
Ingo Ehrlich (Green Consultant/Trainer, Übermorgen sustainability consulting)
Andreas Louis (Production Management DFFB – Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin)
Ursula Reber (Herstellungsleitung KHM – Kunsthochschule für Medien, Köln)
Moderation: Maike Reinerth (Sustainability Officer Filmuniversity Babelsberg) - 15:30 Coffee break & networking
- 16:00 Discussion Tables
- Sustainability Standards for Film Schools: What is effective, feasible, and measurable? (moderated by Ingo Ehrlich)
- Beyond Green Producing: Which sustainability skills are important for filmmakers today? (moderated by Anna-Sophie Philippi)
- Social Sustainability in Film: How can films be made accessible and respectful of minorities? (moderated by Amal Schütz & Vo Thi Mai Trang)
- Creating Societal Impact: How can film schools support the societal impact of student and graduate films? (moderated by Dr. Manuela Hackel and Michael Sterr)
- 16:45 Final round & closing
- 17:30 End of event
Contact:
- Dr. Maike Sarah Reinerth, gruen(at)filmuniversitaet.de