This case study is presented by Danú Media.
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About Báite
Since the death of her parents, PEGGY CASEY (23) has not only been running her father's pub, Tigh Casey, located by a lake in a small rural Gaeltacht, she has been doing a great job of keeping it open. She does not understand how her sister CARLA and her brothers JEROME and HUGO want to sell the pub and live their lives elsewhere. Peggy realizes that selling would mean the end of her family, and she is determined to stop them.
Just as things are coming to a head, with Hugo returning so they can finally vote on the future of Tigh Casey, a body is found under the receding waters of the lake. It is generally assumed to be a forgotten grave from the old cemetery, part of the ghost village located at the bottom of the lake. But when Detective FRANK RYAN is sent from Dublin to investigate, it is understood that more is involved. Not only does the detective's arrival indicate that the area is in bad shape, which Peggy is not happy about, but his questions also shed light on the Caseys' difficult relationship.
During this hot, dry weekend at the end of September 1975, Detective Ryan's investigation will not only reveal the terrible truth behind the dead woman's story, but will also reveal the deepest secrets of the Casey family.
Overview
Báite is a feature film in the drama genre, produced by Danú Media as part of TG4's Cine4 scheme. The production was also funded by Coimisiún na Meán and Screen Ireland.
The carbon footprint report provides insights into the environmental impact of the film's production process.
Total Carbon Footprint
- Total CO2e emissions: 39.26 tonnes
- CO2e per hour: 26.17 tonnes
Travel & Accommodation
1. Crew Housing
For any crew that were not local to the area we used shared accommodation. All of the houses were within 15km of the unit base.
2. Cast Accommodation
For our cast we used a hotel called ‘The Twelve’, which is located in Barna. This is only 10km from our unit base. This hotel was awarded Best Sustainable 4* Hotel in Europe in 2023. This was part of the decision to use this hotel for our production.
3. Car Pooling
All crew were encouraged to carpool to unit base and from there the production had organised buses to transport to location. In some instances crew were able to walk the short distance to the filming location.
Locations
When selecting locations, we prioritized sites that minimized our carbon footprint by reducing the need for excessive travel, transportation of equipment, and energy consumption. We opted for locations that were easily accessible to cast and crew, cutting down on long commutes and the associated emissions. Where possible, we used existing infrastructure to avoid the environmental impact of constructing new sets. Additionally, we sought out locations that allowed for natural lighting and energy-efficient power sources, further lowering our overall carbon impact.
Production Base
Our unit base was carefully chosen with sustainability in mind, ensuring it had minimal environmental impact while still meeting the needs of our cast and crew. We set up in a location that reduced unnecessary transport, keeping it close to our main shooting areas to limit fuel consumption. Our power supply prioritized renewable energy sources, and we implemented strict waste management policies, including composting, recycling, and reducing single-use plastics. Catering focused on locally sourced, seasonal food to cut down on food miles and packaging waste. Additionally, we encouraged the use of refillable water bottles and provided eco-friendly transport options, such as shared vehicles, to further reduce our carbon footprint.
Food
During pre-production we issued a Green Memo and Sustainability Policy which acted as a guideline for catering, among other departments. It included things such as, avoiding plastics and using real delph and cutlery, avoiding single sachets, using environmentally friendly cleaning products in the kitchen, and reducing the meat content of the menu. We also asked that food was to be sourced from local suppliers.
For one of our sets we had a grocery store. After the day of filming we donated all the fresh vegetables and bread to the local nursing home in Spiddal so that their chef could use it to cook meals for the residents. They were very grateful of this.
When filming in our pub location, any sandwiches or cakes that were left from craft services were given to the pub for their evening punters.
Carbon Footprint
Overall, we achieved a 2 star rating and 80% for our Albert Certification. Our biggest carbon contributor was materials. Given that this was a period film which required some builds, this was not hugely surprising. The good news is we were able to recycle some of these materials by donating them to another production when we were finished. We also gave some bits to a local props store for them to rent out.
The buy in from crew is so important when it comes to being sustainable on a film set. The crew on Báite facilitated a successful endeavour to lower our footprint.
We would hope that this attitude continues and that we do even better on our next production.
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