Green Mountain Pioneers
concept
Mountain regions are the most vulnerable ecosystems in regards to climate change and the tourism industry has a role to play. The Sustainable Alpine Tourism Initiative commissioned Two Step Productions to create a documentary which profiles the experts and innovators who live in the mountains and have produced policies, businesses and communities to help tackle the climate crisis.
SYNOPSIS
Sarisher Mann gathers the government officials, scientists, big business owners and local community citizens all together for a hike across the Alps, engaging all these stakeholders in the climate change issue that threatens their livelihoods. While trekking over 100 miles on the Tour du Mont Blanc, the work together to collaborate, start conversations and present solutions that the other industries can apply.
Runtime: 29 minutes
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CREW
Director/DoP: Michael Shaw
Narrator: Sarisher Mann
SFX: Karishma Naik​
Editor: Michael Shaw
Additional footage: Gwil Thomas & Finn Bell
RESULTS
Over 30 screenings worldwide in mountain regions.
Average of 1 sustainability project initiated from each screening.
Our film premiere at COP28 started the policy activation globally.
Private screenings and lobbying government & regional officials.
CONTRIBUTOR IMPACT
This was Sarisher Mann's first time presenting a long-form documentary film, supporting in the production and distribution of the film. This has provided immense support for her organisation Sustainable Alpine Tourism Initiative, allowing her audience and network to grow through their connection to protecting the mountain regions.