SEEK: Refractions
11th - 12th January
Tvibit
Emerging technologies and processes are bringing a whole new set of possibilities to the table, allowing a new level of immersion and interaction. But they are also changing the rules, making the future uncertain and exciting at the same time. For up and coming filmmakers and creatives alike - where do they see themselves in this future to come?
SEEK: Refractions is a workshop focused on new media experimentation that is taking place in Tromsø from the 11th - 12th of January 2020. The theme of this special workshop is refraction - a process which aptly describes the passage of these mediums - in this case through the lens of the proverbial film industry. Participants are invited to work in teams and explore, imagine and design ideas for the future of the film industry - against the backdrop of the 30th anniversary of the Tromsø International Film Festival.
The workshops will be led by a team of experts (see Mentors) who have worked with developing ideas, strategies and groundbreaking productions that takes that bold step into the future. SEEK: Refractions will give participants the unique opportunity to test out exciting new technologies, understand its potential and limitations and to virtually expand their creative visions. Through the weekend, teams will also have a goal to pitch a project of their own design, with the best concept getting the opportunity to be developed further at SEEK@NUFF (Nordic Youth Film Festival) 2020.
In addition - the team with the best concept will get to experience TIFF 2020 with full accreditation and accommodation.
Filmmakers and creatives alike between the ages of 18 - 26 can apply to join us for this special workshop before the 9th of January 2020. Workshop is free of charge and food will be provided for participants, but spaces are limited so act fast and grasp the future of film in your hands!
We also provide travel expenses up to 6 participants living in Northern Norway outside of Tromsø.
Submit here…
The schedule
Saturday 11th
10:00 - 10:30 Intro to the Event
10:30 - 10:50 Inspirational Showcase
11:00 - 11:30 Collaborative inspiration session (trends, opportunities) & teams formation
11:30 - 13:00 Ideation session in teams to define their goal
13:00 - 13:45 LUNCH
14:00 - 15:00 Development of the idea (cont) - Immersive Storytelling Tools
15:00 - 15:30 Intro to Prototyping
15:30 - 17:00 Session with teams to define prototype
17:00 - 18:00 Teams can stay and work at TVIBIT
Sunday 12th
10:00 - 11:30 Prototyping (cont)
11:30 - 12:00 Intro to Pitching
12:00 - 13:00 Team Work
13:00 - 13:45 LUNCH
14:00 - 15:00 Team Work
15:00 - 16:00 FINAL PRESENTATION
Mentors @ SEEK: Refractions
ABOUT MARTA ORDEIG - Workshop Lead - Storytelling & Innovation
Filmmaker and entrepreneur residing between Silicon Valley and Barcelona. Graduated in Business from the University of Barcelona she worked in Berlin and LA as a producer and Creative Director of film and TV before setting up her first film festival (Landscape Film Festival).
In 2016, she moved to Silicon Valley, where combining her passion for film and innovation she founded a content lab for new mediums, Garage Stories, which has already taken place in cities such as Barcelona, San Francisco and Mexico; and has given workshops in institutions such as the MIT Media Lab in Boston, the Sonar + D and the USC University in Los Angeles. Some of the resulting projects have been presented at TEDx.
ABOUT ADRIANO PEREZ - Prototyping Lead - MR/AR/VR
Adriano is the CEO and founder of InnovaVR, a company dedicated to the creation of virtual reality experiences. He is a specialist in virtual reality and mixed reality with extensive experience in multiplatform application development and audiovisual production for virtual reality. He has extensive knowledge as a developer on Unity, Oculus Vuforia as well as ARKit and ARCore development platforms. He is passionate about the advancement of immersive narrative techniques and is the Producer, Director and Screenwriter of the virtual reality experience "Lost in Time", nominated and winner in various international festivals as the best VR experience.
ABOUT LOU DOYE - Communication Lead - Pitching & New Audiences
Lou Doye is an Executive Producer and Artistic Director, providing guidance on the development of innovative audience experiences using a variety of technology platforms. Inspired by diverse teams her work explores new imaginative territories with new technologies. Currently a digital fellow for Magic Leap and the Royal Shakespeare Company she is thrilled to be introducing industries to spatial computing. She has served as an artistic director of a theatre venue devising a technology and creative vision to secure substantial funds and has worked on producing London West End productions, as well as creating immersive technology projects for over twenty years. Having begun her career as a professional contemporary dancer Lou has since led strategic partnerships with organisations from the cultural and commercial sectors, guiding teams through funding possibilities and brand strategy as well as producing launch events with immersive technology for the commercial sector- BMW, Kenwood & Delonghi and Rolls Royce.