Sustainable Urban Development Through Creative Film Industries: From Hollyłódź to Bollywood

Abstract

This conceptual article explores how the film sector within the creative industries con-tributes to sustainable development and the achievement of the Sustainable DevelopmentGoals (SDGs) in post-socialist and postcolonial cities. It develops a framework linkingthe creative industries to the SDGs and applies it to the film sectors of Łód ́z (Poland) andMumbai (India). The analysis shows how film production supports the environmental,social, and economic pillars of sustainability by fostering social inclusion, strengtheningurban economies, and promoting environmental responsibility. The study also highlightsthe sector’s role in advancing green production practices and raising public awarenessof sustainability issues. Overall, the analysis demonstrate that the film industry con-tributes to sustainable urban transformation, illustrating how cities can leverage theircinematic heritage to build cultural resilience, stimulate local development, and enhancesocial well-being.