ISI Industry Talk @ Sustainability Management

18:30–19:30: Panel Discussion

19:30–20:30: Keynote Talk

20:30: Networking & Drinks

Event language: English | Open to all industry professionals

The programme opens with the panel “Claiming Space: Who gave you permission to do what you do?”, featuring Ludovica Chiarini and Louise Marie Smith, moderated by Zsófia Szemerédy. While sustainability in film and television is gaining visibility, its real-world practice remains complex. What does a sustainability consultant actually do, and who defines their role? These professionals have built their own paths, showing how courage and creativity can reshape leadership behind the scenes.

Building on this conversation, Nina Mbah’s keynote “Producing Change: How Creative Leadership makes Sustainability work across the Creative and Film industries,” moderated by Djamilla Grandits, expands the discussion from practice to vision. Through her work with African Climate Stories, Nina Mbah explores how storytelling can inspire transformation and how creative production can become a driving force for lasting change. Drawing on experiences across 16 African countries, she demonstrates how sustainability and creativity can intersect to shape both the process and impact of screen production.

After the talks, stay for snacks, drinks, and conversation with our international programme participants, guest speakers, and local professionals!

About the speakers:

Ludovica Chiarini

Ludovica Chiarini is the Founder and CEO of EcoMuvi, an international certification standard for sustainable film production, implemented across a wide range of international projects.

Louise Marie Smith

Louise Marie Smith is the Founder of Neptune Sustainability and a leading consultant advancing environmental responsibility and innovation within the global film and television industry.

Nina Mbah

Nina Mbah is an Impact Producer and Founder of African Climate Stories, a creative platform tackling environmental apathy by weaving sustainability into culture and storytelling. Her work spans 16 African countries, where she leads creative initiatives that transform environmental awareness into action through film and interactive media collaborations.

We would like to thank our programme partners — ABA Film in Austria, D–Arts Projektbüro für Diversität, Leverage Point Entertainment, and VIDC — for their invaluable contribution to this year’s Sustainability Management Programme.