# Lights, Camera, Zero Waste: Building a Sustainable Film Studio

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Published: 2025-07-18T11:30:00+00:00
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What if a film studio could be more than just lights, cameras, and actiona nd become a force for real environmental change? In this episode, we sit down with Beverley Dondale, founder and CEO of Alpha Select Production Services, who’s on a mission to reshape the future of film from the ground up. Beverley shares how she’s building the first zero-waste, net-zero film studio on Vancouver Island in collaboration with the Malahat Nation, rooted in circular economy principles and deep community impact. From rethinking how sets are built to creating sustainable infrastructure that lasts, Beverley’s story is one of innovation, passion, and bold leadership. If you’ve ever wondered what a greener future for the film industry looks like, then this is it. I’ve been an entrepreneur and was one of the first in Ottawa to use biodegradable cleaning products and recycling at the age of 17. Moved to Victoria in 1996. Had a vacation Rental company and houses many of the film crew, talent and producers. Started in locations, worked in Production office, accounting and art department. I did clearances and product placement. I worked for the Victoria film commission organizing and updating their locations database, showed locations to producers. Met some LA producers’ - I later partnered with them and that is where I decided I needed to start a film studio. 2011. I saw the waste that film generated and bought a complete location kit, wardrobe kit and a complete office with phone system to divert them from the landfill - from that moment zero waste and no single plastic was born. Beverley's Website Beverley's Facebook group We talk to visionaries and game-changers who are doing things differently; using their businesses to do more good in the world. Join us as we dive into the stories and s…

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