No Demo Net Zero

No Demo Net Zero was directed by Samantha Shannon.

No Demo Net Zero has a runtime of 30m.

No Demo Net Zero was produced by Samantha Shannon.

Meet Amelie, an ambitious, trailblazing building scientist in a male-dominated field with a radical plan. Canada's on a path to Net Zero Ready homes by 2030, but what about the millions already standing? Undeterred by doubters, Amelie decides to prove them wrong. She's putting her own home on the line in a first-of-its-kind experiment: a complete Net Zero retrofit on a regular suburban house, with a twist - no demolition. This documentary follows Amelie's two-year journey as this determined woman tackles the challenge head-on. We'll see her high-tech approach: using a cutting-edge air sealing technique called Aerobarrier, and drilling 300 feet deep for a geothermal heat pump system in her tiny Alberta backyard. But the real drama unfolds as Amelie races against the clock to meet a daring financial gamble. Her entire project hinges on a renovation mortgage that only pays out if her system works. Can Amelie prove her unconventional approach is the key to a sustainable future? We'll witness the sweat, the setbacks, and the triumphs as she pushes the boundaries of green building. This isn't just about one house. It's about the future of millions. If Amelie succeeds, she'll prove that existing homes can compete with brand-new Net Zero builds, not only saving homeowners money and boosting property values, but also diverting tons of usable materials from landfills. But if she fails, it could result in her own financial downfall, but more importantly, it could set a discouraging precedent for sustainable building.

The key characters in No Demo Net Zero are Self (Amelie Caron), himself, Canadian Home Builders Association (Brett Cass), Self, Solar Expert (David Kelly).

No Demo Net Zero is a Short, Documentary film.