Film & TV Creatives Want More Climate Storytelling, But Face Barriers, Survey Finds

An international survey found that many film and television professionals want to include climate themes in their work, but over half face barriers. The findings matter because they point to a gap between creatives’ interest and the support available to make and distribute climate-related stories.

The survey covered professionals in 78 countries and was available in 15 languages, with particular attention to six countries including India, Brazil, Nigeria, the UK and the US. Some 71% wanted to include climate storytelling, 74% said film and TV can raise awareness, and respondents generally favoured solutions-focused stories or climate themes woven into everyday life. Recommendations include better funding and distribution for independent producers, stronger engagement from commissioners and locally tailored support; financial barriers were especially difficult in Africa and South America.