Steye Hallema

The Netherlands Film Academy is enriching its curriculum with experienced creators, thus participating in research on immersive storytelling. Part of this is the Artist in Residency of renowned maker Steye Hallema at the VRAcademy. Steye creates immersive experiences that put the audience at the center of the story. His work challenges traditional storytelling methods and explores surprising ways to engage participants. 

Steye Hallema, son of a magician, has built a career around creating magic through cutting-edge media and technology. His work is unique in how it allows audiences to co-create experiences rather than passively consume them. For example, his project The Smartphone Orchestra uses the audience's cell phones to create an interactive performance.