A CFI Green Initiative Led by

At the California Film Institute, with the leadership of PG&E, we’re taking extra steps to reduce our carbon footprint.

Our goal is to use the power of film to educate the public, volunteers and our community about key sustainability issues by bringing together programs, people and facilities.

People

• Green community partnerships
• Environmental education for CFI staff, volunteers and audiences
• Community philanthropic support for CFI green programs

Programs

• Mill Valley Film Festival films focused on social and environmental issues
• Smith Rafael Film Center environmentally themed programming
• CFI Education Green Kids Conference

Facilities

• Green business certification
• Implementation of PG&E’s ClimateSmart™ program
• Eco-friendly merchandise and products
• Concession stand and Festival reuse and recycling program
• Sustainable events featuring locally and organically produced food and wine

 

“We’re proud to help bring the Mill Valley Film Festival to our customers in Marin and the Bay Area through PG&E’s sponsorship. Supporting great events like the Festival reflects PG&E’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life in our communities—a commitment that extends from providing safe, reliable service to offering one of the nation’s cleanest utility energy supplies.” — Peter Darbee, chairman, CEO and president of PG&E corporation