Synes Elischka
Aalto University, Department of Film
PhD Student
helsinki
Synes Elischka is a filmmaker and video-artist with a profound interest in cognitive neuroscience, media philosophy and weird reality. Focusing on trans-media development, cinematic VR and brain-computer interfaces. Currently working on EGO CURE, a cinematic VR short film and his PhD graduation project at the Film Department in Helsinki, Finland. He has organised events and workshops all over the world. At the moment he is focusing on long-term projects and initiatives, creating inclusive spaces for people to come together and explore new media technology for storytelling. One can often find him speaking at public events or teaching courses about VR. A selection of the most recent gigs include: Panelist & Speaker at News Impact Summit Helsinki: Storytelling through Experience – Focus on VR and 360°; Teaching The Reality Code at ZHdK in Zurich; Keynote at Lights, Camera, Interaction! Conference by GEECT in Helsinki; Panelist at VR-themed SLUSH event Reality Check.