In partnership with Green Rider and Climate Spring, this event explores how to bring a story from page to screen as green-ly as possible, led by the team behind 2025 Raindance Best UK Short: There Will Come Soft Rains. Directed by BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Elham Ehsas, the film was winner of Climate Spring’s Hot House shorts prize and now boasts no less than 15 award nominations. There Will Come Soft Rains was also one of the first productions to trial the Green Rider, and was made with sustainability in mind, from original idea right through to end product.

A screening of the 15 minute film is followed by a discussion between Elham, the cast, Climate Spring and the Green Rider, to examine how the stories we tell and the way we make those stories can transform how climate change is viewed – from a scientific issue to a personal one.

Green Rider is a movement of actors using their influence to create a cleaner, greener, and fairer TV & film industry. Founded by Equity member “actor-vists,” the initiative encourages performers to lead by example—promoting sustainable on-set practices, reducing waste, and shifting industry norms away from overconsumption.

By advocating for climate-conscious choices on set, Green Rider challenges outdated ideas of status—moving away from oversized trailers and private jets toward a culture of responsibility and innovation. With the support of leading actors, the campaign is flipping the script on sustainability, proving that green practices can be aspirational, accessible, and impactful.