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Episode 160: Liz Allan and Rachel Morrison - The Hidden Story of Sustainable Studios.

Liz Allan speaks to Rachel Morrison, Director of Farnborough International Studios. They explore how film and TV production is embracing sustainability, from cutting diesel use and powering unit bases through on-site solar, to rehoming sets with charities and local partners.

Film and TV might look like magic on screen, but behind the scenes, there’s a serious sustainability shift underway. Rachel shares how Farnborough is integrating low-carbon practices into everyday production, from BAFTA’s Albert accreditation to why “plan the reuse at day one” saves both money and materials, and what a large, multi-use site like Farnborough can achieve while hosting The British Motor Show, Everything Electric, and major productions.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens to sets after wrap, how batteries and on-grid power are changing location work, or how studios can support EV adoption on site, this one will open your eyes.

Rachel Morrison Bio:
Rachel Morrison is Director of Farnborough International Studios, where she leads one of the UK’s most versatile filming and events sites. With two 22,000 sq ft sound stages, 210,000 sq ft of filming space and 3,500 parking spaces, Farnborough has hosted productions from Mission: Impossible and Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw to BBC documentaries and Stacey Solomon’s Sort Your Life Out.

Rachel has built her career in studio and event management, previously holding roles at Fountain Studios (home to The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent), Twickenham Film Studios, Stage 50, and on large-scale BBC events such as the Proms and election coverage. She is passionate about embedding sustainability into studio operations, from achieving BAFTA Albert accreditation to forging community partnerships that reduce the environmental footprint of productions.

Rachel Morrison Links:
Website: https://www.farnboroughinternational.org
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-morrisonuk222

Quote of the episode:
“We’re trying to save the world just a tiny bit more, one production at a time.” Rachel Morrison, Director, Farnborough International Studios.

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