Explore the complicated issue of plastic pollution through an immersive journey down the Ganges River in India.

This three-part VR 360° series features stories from local communities and scientists as they navigate their own dependence on plastic, while weighing the solutions for a plastic-free future.

All three episodes cover the complexities around plastic use and pollution along the Ganges River in India, however it’s recommended to watch the series starting with Generation Plastic, moving to The Living River, and finishing with Turning The Tide. This sequence provides an introduction to the problem, and ends with awareness and a need for solutions at both the local and global level.

Role
Producer; Series Development and Branding

PRODUCTION

2019 - 2021

Published

March 2022

SERIES CREDITS

Executive Producer: Vanessa Serrao, Kaitlin Yarnall
Senior Producer: Sarah Joseph
Director of Visuals: Martin Edström
Producers: Tyler Dinley, Fredrik Edström, Martin Edström, Veda Shastri
Field Producer: Ravi Mishra
Associate Producer: Sydney Guthrie
VR Development Producer: Wesley Della Volla
Camera: Oliver Akermo, Fredrik Edström, Martin Edström
Editor: Oliver Akermo
Composer: Sofia Hallgren
VFX: Oliver Akermo
Spatial Sound/Mix: Mats Blomberg, Plop
Color: IVAR Studios
Graphics and Branding: Tyler Dinley
Photography: Martin Edström

GENERATION PLASTIC

THE RISE OF PLASTIC POLLUTION ON THE GANGES

An introduction to the abundance of plastic sold in the markets and used within the communities along the Ganges River, as well as the challenges that people face with managing plastic disposal at the local level.

The Living River

A VITAL BUT FRAGILE RESOURCE

Follow a local fisherman as he navigates his community's dependency of plastic nets and the effects this has on the river.

Turning The Tide

FINDING SOLUTIONS FOR A PLASTIC FREE OCEAN

A female-led team of scientists embarks on an expedition along the Ganges to understand how plastic waste travels from source to sea and to help fill critical knowledge gaps on plastic use and pollution.