King of Plastic

a short documentary film that tells the story of a man named Taoufik, a plastic waste scavenger who wanted to help his neighborhood to provide a solution to the accumulation of waste without capital. After that, the help grew into a big business that helped his economy and the surrounding community.

  • Nicholas Sanjaya
    Director
  • Ega Fauzia Hermansyah
    Producer
  • Taoufik
    Key Cast
    "Subject "
  • Alicya Iskandar
    Editor
  • Najwa Kayla Davina
    Sound Recordist
  • Azwa Hanan Ameera
    Cinematographer
  • Isabella Trishya Susanto
    Production Assistant
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Biography, environmental issues
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 38 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 29, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    20 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Indonesia
  • Country of Filming:
    Indonesia
  • Language:
    Indonesian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - BINUS University
Director Biography - Nicholas Sanjaya

Nicholas Sanjaya, a film student at BINUS University, made his directorial debut with 炒麵 - Chǎo miàn, which was officially selected for the 2024 21 Islands International Short Film Festival. Additionally, Ba’da Malam, a film he produced, earned an official selection at the Road to Jakarta Film Week 2024..

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Director Statement

Indonesia is one of the countries that produces the most plastic waste. Through this documentary, I hope that Taoufik's actions can reduce plastic waste in Indonesia. This movie uses participatory style to bring the audience closer to Tauofik's experience.