A meditative virtual reality experience Take a deep breath in. Out. In. Out. Now relax and contemplate a world where plastic is completely integrated with the environment. Plastisapiens is a meditative virtual reality experience that allows us to consider this world with curiosity, playfulness and even a sense of wonder. Rooted in modern scientific research, the narrative slowly gives way to a strangely beautiful and ironic speculative work of eco-fiction, a journey through time, evolution and imagined futures. By interacting with organisms around us, then watching as our virtual, organic selves merge with plastic, the experience creates a safe space to empathize with a material that binds us all. As we are gently guided through an awe-inspiring universe of hybrid bodies, we are ultimately left to ponder how the interchanging relationship between humans and the environment transforms our identity, right down to our DNA. For more information Plastisapiens Written and Directed by Miri Chekhanovich and Édith Jorisch Produced by Dpt., the National Film Board of Canada and Lalibela Productions Activities Activity: Bioplastics Tasting Saturday, May 13, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. How would it feel to be able to digest plastic? Before you turn into Plastisapiens, we invite you to taste edible plastic cooked in Miri's lab. About Dpt. Dpt. is a digital studio crafting award-winning immersive and narrative experiences. We conceptualize, design and build content-driven work for brands and museums as well as for the entertainment, film and education industries. About the NFB The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is one of the world’s leading digital content hubs, creating groundbreaking interactive documentaries and animation, mobile content, installations and participatory experiences. NFB interactive productions and digital platforms have won over 100 awards, including 21 Webbys. To access this unique content, visit NFB.ca. Children from 8 to 12 years old will be able to take part in the virtual reality experience if they are accompanied by an adult.