Hamnet (2025)

A historical drama at its core, Hamnet tells a deeply human story of love, loss and connection to the natural world. Through Agnes, we experience and connect with the forest, the hawk and the bees she tends.

That same connection to nature guided the production itself. In partnership with Focus Features, Hera Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, sustainability was considered from the earliest stages. Working alongside Picture Zero, the production’s eco-department ensured that environmental responsibility wasn’t just part of the story – it was embedded in how the story was made.

BAFTA nominated 11 times at the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards, Hamnet went on to win two awards: Outstanding British Film and Leading Actress for Jessie Buckley.
Nature shaping the story on and off screen
A historical drama at its core, Hamnet tells a deeply human story of love, loss and connection to the natural world. Through Agnes, we experience and connect with the forest, the hawk and the bees she tends.

That same connection to nature guided the production itself. In partnership with Focus Features, Hera Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, sustainability was considered from the earliest stages. Working alongside Picture Zero, the production’s eco-department ensured that environmental responsibility wasn’t just part of the story – it was embedded in how the story was made.

BAFTA nominated 11 times at the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards, Hamnet went on to win two awards: Outstanding British Film and Leading Actress for Jessie Buckley.

Why it’s effective

01.

Investing in Infrastructure
With a focus on reducing fuel consumption, Universal Production Services permanently upgraded electrical infrastructure, allowing large generators to be eliminated from stage sets and the backlot. Where grid power was inaccessible, small generators were replaced with batteries and hybridized generators that prioritized the use of renewable diesel (HVO).

02.

Reducing Waste & Giving Back
The production eliminated single-use plastics from catering with reusable and compostable items. At wrap, donations were made back to the local community including fabric and other costume pieces, over 2,200 lbs of lumber, and 50 large boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables, with 2 additional truckloads of lumber sent to other productions. Even the stunning backdrop at The Globe was upcycled to create unique and meaningful cast and crew wrap gifts.

03.

Traveling Smart
Hybrid and electric vehicles were often used for cast and crew transport which avoided hundreds of gallons of fuel, and train travel was prioritised in lieu of domestic flights in the UK.
“From energy-efficient production practices to thoughtful reuse and community giving, our sustainability program on Hamnet demonstrates how investing in local clean infrastructure and equipment materially reduced our footprint and benefited future London-based productions. BAFTA Albert certification recognizes these tangible actions taken by our producers and production team to integrate sustainability seamlessly into the filmmaker's creative vision and help drive long-term industry change.”
Audrey Vinant-Tang, VP of Sustainability, NBCUniversal

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