Barış Özaltaş
@barzalta
I write, direct, and produce independent films using traditional filmmaking and generative AI.
TurkeyWhat I'm looking for
I'm an independent filmmaker and Film Design graduate from Dokuz Eylül University. I write, direct, and produce films using traditional filmmaking alongside generative AI.
I've led projects from screenwriting through shooting, editing, and VFX, including A Being of Possibilities, Whisper, and commercials for Ki. My work has screened or been recognized by festivals in İzmir, Istanbul, Stockholm, and Luleå.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Writer, Director, Producer
Whisper
Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)
Wrote, directed and produced this AI-generated short film, leading the development of its story and visual world.
Writer, Producer
Hipnagoji
Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)
Wrote and produced the film, handling production logistics and on-set coordination.
Director, Editor
KI Women Supplement
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Directed and edited four separate short commercials for Ki, overseeing their visual storytelling and post-production.
Writer, Director, Producer
A Being of Possibilities
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Led the film's creative and technical production, from screenwriting through shooting and post-production, including editing and VFX.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Dokuz Eylül University
Bachelor's Degree, Film Design
2018 - 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Film Design from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dokuz Eylül University, completed from 2018 to 2024.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
TurkeyAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Social media
Job categories
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