Hessian cinemas awarded: Saalbau Lichtspiele win sustainability prize!

Hessian cinemas awarded: Saalbau Lichtspiele win sustainability prize!

in Hessen is all about sustainability - and not just on a small scale. A few days ago, the hall building in Heppenheim was awarded the "Hessian Prize for Sustainable Cinema", which is awarded every two years. The prize is intended to support cinemas that work with passion and commitment to environmentally friendly and social practices. This year June 11th was on the program.

The hall building light games that are located in the Bergstrasse district show impressively what is possible if you focus on sustainable action. With a modern heat pump and a photovoltaic system, you not only rely on renewable energies, but also promote social projects. The cinema offers a free “cinema of cultures”, which serves as a platform for exchange about migration. All of these initiatives liked the jury, which awarded the Saalbau Lichtspiele with 5,000 euros. But they are not the only ones who were recognized for their outstanding commitment.

more cinemas in the spotlight

In addition to the hall building light games, other cinemas were also awarded for their sustainable efforts: The Gloria Kino in Kassel received an appreciation of over 2,000 euros for its ecological renovation and his commitment to women and girls. The Filmmbühne Bad Nauheim also received an award of 2,000 euros for its efforts for cultural sustainability and accessibility. The Lauterbach cinema was given for its commitment with 1,000 euros, while the cinemas in Lich and Harmonie Filmtheater in Frankfurt received praise for their social and sustainable initiatives.

Overall, the price is endowed with 10,000 euros, which shows how important sustainable cinema is for the Hessian Ministry of Science and Research, Art and Culture as well as the film and cinema office in Hesse. The cinemas support these initiatives in reducing their environmental impacts and taking on social responsibility.

sustainability as a key

The importance of sustainability in cinema operation extends beyond the use of technology. It includes all processes along the value chain, which means that cinemas should pursue strategic approaches in four fields of action: cultural, ecological, social and economic sustainability. Through a responsible film selection and cultural programs, cinemas can help bring together different social classes and to promote social exchange. Correctly implemented, such initiatives can make a real difference, not only for the cinemas themselves, but also for society.

It can be seen that the cinemas in Hesse are on such a positive way. The Hessian price is not only recognition, but also an incentive for all cinema operators to continue to take innovative steps towards sustainability. All the more we look forward to the next two years and the changes that you will bring.

For more information about the excellent cinemas and the criteria for the price, I recommend the reporting of Fr and News today as well as the background to sustainable cinema at Film Hessen to read.