Ismet Bachtiar
Lead Mentor · Kreativ Teknologi, Tvibit
Creative director, curator and project manager at Tvibit, leading the SEEK workshop through experimental film, AI tools and virtual production.
SEEK@NUFF 2026 · Tromsø, Norway
Experimental film · AI · Virtual production
What does film look like when you forget the rules?
Join an exciting venture into new territories of media experimentation, technology and storytelling at NUFF 2026. Work with virtual production, generative AI and the full resources of Tvibit’s Media Lab.
About SEEK
No two SEEK films have ever looked alike.
Every year at NUFF in Tromsø, SEEK brings together a handful of young creatives to experiment with film, new technology and unexpected ways of working.
This year, participants will work hands-on with Tvibit’s Virtual Production Studio powered by Unreal Engine 5, alongside generative AI tools and technical support.
“We’re looking for people with curiosity bigger than their CVs.”
What You Get
Everything you need.
Hotel in Tromsø
Accommodation in Tromsø city centre during the workshop week.
Production access
Virtual Production Studio, Unreal Engine 5, generative AI tools and technical support.
Meals covered
All meals covered every day, with vegetarian and vegan options available.
Travel support
European participants may have travel covered through ERASMUS+.
Mentor team
A professional mentor team guides the process throughout the week.
Final screening
Your finished film screens during NUFF 2026.
Note: Workshop fees are fully covered for accepted applicants by the Kreativ Teknologi project.
Mentor Team
Guided by people who understand the edge.
Jason T. Clark
Co-Mentor · Independent
Hollywood art director and production designer combining traditional set design with digital production methods, cinematic worldbuilding and practical production experience.
KT Crew
Technical / Equipment / Artist Support
The KT crew supports the workshop with technical setup, equipment, creative production and hands-on help throughout the SEEK process.
Sebastian O.
Technical / Virtual Production
Cris K B
Artist / Visuals
Archive
Past SEEK experiments.
2024
Meatspace
The second SEEK film production to use Tvibit’s Virtual Production Studio. Meatspace tells the story of two online gamers coming to terms with their physical appearances when they finally meet in person — a sharp, funny exploration of digital identity and the real world that lies beneath it.
Participants from Denmark, USA, Poland and Norway. Mentored by Ernie Roby-Tomic and Ismet Bachtiar.
2023
Happy Healing
For the very first time, SEEK participants took on the challenge of creating a short film on Tvibit’s virtual production LED screens with no prior experience. The team worked with Unreal 5, AI tools, a cameo appearance of Herman, and NERFs to create a dream sequence about future forms of psychotherapy.
Developed by workshop participants from Norway. Mentored by Ernie Roby-Tomic and Ismet Bachtiar.
2022
Chad’s Epic Pizza Quest
SEEK participants delved into the world of deep-fakes and AI-driven film processes, creating a madcap battle for the soul of filmmaking. And of course, pizza.
Developed by workshop participants from USA and Norway. Mentored by Ernie Roby-Tomic and Ismet Bachtiar.
2021
I AM LAZERBEAR
SEEK participants created a hilarious documentary about a 90s cartoon series featuring a laser-endowed polar bear fighting for the environment. Lazerbear is here to “pew pew pollution!”
Developed by workshop participants from USA and Norway. Mentored by Ismet Bachtiar.
2020
NUFF Digital Hubs
NUFF Digital Hubs was a metaversial digital space for NUFF, built on Mozilla Hubs during the pandemic — an experiment in digital presence and online festival experience. Mozilla Hubs has since been sunset, but screenshots and documentation remain.
View NUFF Digital Hubs →
2019
NUFF Club
One of the biggest SEEK projects to date, NUFF Club is an interactive film built on the Eko Studio platform. It can be played on mobile phones in a group setting.
Developed by workshop participants from Norway and Tunisia. Mentored by Marta Ordeig and Ismet Bachtiar.
Open NUFF Club →
2018
Room 221
The SEEK project group used 360 cameras in a first-person POV to hilarious effect. Room 221 tells a madcap story about a film group creating a VR simulation of the festival — with dire consequences.
Workshop participants were from Norway, Sweden and Egypt. Mentored by Ismet Bachtiar.
2017
The Beta
A 360 film developed with mentors Cristian Dominguez Rein-Loring and Adrian Ruiz del Cerro. The Beta was nominated as one of the best sci-fi 360 short films on the VeeR VR platform.
Participants came from Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Greenland.
Apply
Bring the idea that will not leave you alone.
SEEK@NUFF 2026 is open to young creatives between 18 and 30 who are passionate about filmmaking, technology and new media.