PLASTIC TOURISM, 18min., Indonesia
Directed by Ira Setiawati
“Plastic Tourism” is more than a documentary; it challenges viewers to confront uncomfortable truths. It is a call to action and testament of the delicate balance between human leisure and environmental responsibility.

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

There are many plastic trashes on beaches & we have tried hard to solve it by many ways but not effective enough to solve it. So we hope this movie can open eyes of many tourists, business people on beaches, government & local people to be aware more about these plastic trashes & together solve it well.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?

It is about 3 months.

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?

Love earth.

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?

Limited human resource who have experiences in the movies production, also limited equipment and short time.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?

I was so touched & happy that other people in other part of earth appreciate this movie well & pay attention to the earth’s critical condition at this moment.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?

Last year.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?

I have seen film the most in my life: Dance with Wolves.

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your film making career?

We need more time to prepare it, because we don’t want to miss the deadline, some festivals the following year will not take it as not produce recently.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?

This is the first experience, positively surprised.

10. What is your favorite meal?

Tempeh with teak leaves: the fermented soya bean covered with teak leaves.

11. What is next for you? A new film?

It is about traditional food culture connected to miracle of micro biome.