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(PLASTIK)

View the plastic pollution crisis through the eyes and imagination of a child in South-East Asia, a major hotspot for plastic pollution. (PLASTIK) is the first short film made in Asia for audiences in Asia that uses creative storytelling and live action drama to raise awareness and catalyse action to end plastic pollution in the region. It pulls on the heart strings and is both wrenching and warming in equal measure. Witness how a child can take individual action to influence their family to say no to single-use plastic.

  • Philip Rom
    Director
  • Philip Rom
    Writer
  • Kay Vasey
    Producer
  • Sean Lin
    Producer
  • Aisya Sufiah
    Key Cast
    "Girl"
  • Saiful Ghaz
    Key Cast
    "Father"
  • Nellissa Emilea
    Key Cast
    "Family Eating Plastic"
  • Razila Halim
    Key Cast
    "Family Eating Plastic"
  • Nazry Zahar
    Key Cast
    "Family Eating Plastic"
  • Angel
    Key Cast
    "Cat"
  • Adam D
    Key Cast
    "Boy at the Beach"
  • Luqman Hakim
    Key Cast
    "Boy at the Beach"
  • Zarif Zidane
    Key Cast
    "Boy at the Beach"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 39 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 12, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    22,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Malaysia
  • Country of Filming:
    Malaysia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Concurso De Cortos Giza Eskubideak Herrira
    Ordizia, Guipúzcoa
    Spain
    Young Jury Award
  • Ona Film Festival
    Venice
    Italy
    Best Environmental Film
  • Pirineos Mountain Film Festival - Festival internacional de cine de montaña, aventura y naturaleza de los Pirineos
    Huesca
    Spain
    Special Jury Mention
  • PIRINEOS MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
    Huesca, Jaca, Barbastro, Boltaña and Benasque
    Spain
  • San Francisco International Airport
    San Francisco
    United States
    June 29, 2023
  • Concurso De Cortos Giza Eskubideak Herrira

    Spain
    Young Jury Award
  • Festival de Cine Español Emergente (FECICAM)

    Spain
    Best International Short Film
  • Novella Film Festival

    United Kingdom
    Best Environmental Narrative Award
Director Biography - Philip Rom

Jack of all trades, Master of Big Ideas.

An award-winning and versatile film director with over 10 years of experience in areas such as commercial, music video and short films. Determined and relentless when it comes to the pursuit of creative excellence, ensuring the best outcome for the client, team and the audience.

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