PLSTC
PLSTC
Short Film
Short Film
Welcome to the world of PLSTC, an undersea dystopia that submerges you in the disturbing reality of plastic pollution in our oceans. Through a series of graphically confronting AI-generated and hand-composited images of ocean creatures, this experimental animated film confronts you with the devastating consequences of our habits on marine life, and leaves you gasping for breath.
Welcome to the world of PLSTC, an undersea dystopia that submerges you in the disturbing reality of plastic pollution in our oceans. Through a series of graphically confronting AI-generated and hand-composited images of ocean creatures, this experimental animated film confronts you with the devastating consequences of our habits on marine life, and leaves you gasping for breath.
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Credits
Written, produced and directed by Laen Sanches
Coproduction by Autour de Minuit
Music by PremiumProductionTracks provided by Pond5
Sound design by Magnus Monfeldt & Nick Smith
Sound mix and Audio Post Facility Stainless Sound and Music
Stock libraries by Artlist | Pond5
World sales by Autour de Minuit
Visually crafted using AI technologies
Broadcast
Arte, the European public service channel dedicated to culture
Festivals
120+ Official Selections in festivals in 30+ countries
Awards and distinctions
Vimeo Staff Pick 2022
AI Film Festival by Runway - Honoree Price 2023
Prix Ars Electronica - New Animation Art - Honorary Mention 2023
Sapporo International Short Film Festival - Best Contemporary Experimental Film 2023
Monstra Festival de Animação de Lisboa - Super Short Films - Special Mention 2023
Formentera Film - Animation - Special Mention 2023
Brest Surf Film Festival - Short Films - Special Mention 2023
Deauville Green Awards - Info Films - The oceans and their conservation - Gold Trophy 2023
Seoul International Short FilmFestival - Best Micro Film 2023
Festival Parties de Campagne - Documentary - Special Mention 2023
Black Canvas Festival - New Horizon Shorts - Best Director 2023
Innsbruck Nature Film Festival - Short Animation - Honorable Mention 2023
Reggio Film Festival - UNIMORE Award (University of Modena and Reggio award) 2023
Spicy Indie International Film Festival - Best International Animation 2023
AIFF Budapest - Best Documentary 2024
Blue Water Film Festival - Audience Awards 2024
Los Cineminutos - AI Films - Special Mention 2024
The Telly Awards - Non-Broadcast - Craft-Use of Generative AI - Gold Winner 2024
BAIFF - Best Experimental Artist 2024
More info on plstcfilm.com
Credits
Written, produced and directed by Laen Sanches
Coproduction by Autour de Minuit
Music by PremiumProductionTracks provided by Pond5
Sound design by Magnus Monfeldt & Nick Smith
Sound mix and Audio Post Facility Stainless Sound and Music
Stock libraries by Artlist | Pond5
World sales by Autour de Minuit
Visually crafted using AI technologies
Broadcast
Arte, the European public service channel dedicated to culture
Festivals
120+ Official Selections in festivals in 30+ countries
Awards and distinctions
Vimeo Staff Pick 2022
AI Film Festival by Runway - Honoree Price 2023
Prix Ars Electronica - New Animation Art - Honorary Mention 2023
Sapporo International Short Film Festival - Best Contemporary Experimental Film 2023
Monstra Festival de Animação de Lisboa - Super Short Films - Special Mention 2023
Formentera Film - Animation - Special Mention 2023
Brest Surf Film Festival - Short Films - Special Mention 2023
Deauville Green Awards - Info Films - The oceans and their conservation - Gold Trophy 2023
Seoul International Short FilmFestival - Best Micro Film 2023
Festival Parties de Campagne - Documentary - Special Mention 2023
Black Canvas Festival - New Horizon Shorts - Best Director 2023
Innsbruck Nature Film Festival - Short Animation - Honorable Mention 2023
Reggio Film Festival - UNIMORE Award (University of Modena and Reggio award) 2023
Spicy Indie International Film Festival - Best International Animation 2023
AIFF Budapest - Best Documentary 2024
Blue Water Film Festival - Audience Awards 2024
Los Cineminutos - AI Films - Special Mention 2024
The Telly Awards - Non-Broadcast - Craft-Use of Generative AI - Gold Winner 2024
BAIFF - Best Experimental Artist 2024
More info on plstcfilm.com
©2025 RETURN TO EARTH STUDIO All rights reserved.
©2025 RETURN TO EARTH STUDIO All rights reserved.
©2025 RETURN TO EARTH STUDIO All rights reserved.
©2025 RETURN TO EARTH STUDIO All rights reserved.