The greens keep all the plants and vegetation that appear on camera healthy and looking great. Greens are part of the art department, and their work begins before production. They read the script and identify what plants are needed for the shoot. During production, they ensure the plants get set up in the right place so they camouflage elements of the set that the director doesn’t want in the shot.

The greens department is represented by IATSE.

Green thumb

Keeping the plants healthy and looking their best is key to the job.

Organization

Greens read the script and determine what plants are needed. They have to keep many details straight.

Creativity

When a script calls for a swamp or a rainforest, greens must make it happen.

It’s a jungle out there. Well, it is once the greens finish creating it. This film and TV discipline is a mix of hands-on work and creativity. It lets workers get their hands dirty while making a big contribution to the project.