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(Istanbul, 1989) works in film and immersive media.

Among his recent work, his feature documentary Phases of Matter (2020) explores a state-run teaching hospital in Istanbul; his essay video Our Ark (2021, co-dir Kathryn Hamilton) reflects on our efforts to create a virtual replica of the real world,

a digital Noah’s Ark; and his virtual reality work Shadowtime (2023, co-dir Sister Sylvester) explores the history of virtual reality and its relation to the climate crisis. His work has screened internationally, including at the Venice Film Festival, International Film Festival Rotterdam, IDFA and the Museum of the Moving Image.

He is currently developing work around geo-engineering and spiritism.

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Deniz Tortum

Turkey

Deniz Tortum

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(Istanbul, 1989) works in film and immersive media.

Among his recent work, his feature documentary Phases of Matter (2020) explores a state-run teaching hospital in Istanbul; his essay video Our Ark (2021, co-dir Kathryn Hamilton) reflects on our efforts to create a virtual replica of the real world,

a digital Noah’s Ark; and his virtual reality work Shadowtime (2023, co-dir Sister Sylvester) explores the history of virtual reality and its relation to the climate crisis. His work has screened internationally, including at the Venice Film Festival, International Film Festival Rotterdam, IDFA and the Museum of the Moving Image.

He is currently developing work around geo-engineering and spiritism.

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