Ali Vatansever studied design and film production. As a co-founder of Terminal Film, he develops and directs films that explore human stories with depth and nuance. His second feature, Saf, premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival. LifeLike is his third feature. In addition to his filmmaking, Ali blends storytelling with cutting-edge technology in his work on immersive VR experiences. He also teaches Film Production and VR at Koç University. He was trained in screenwriting mentorship at Sources2, and now mentors aspiring filmmakers and immersive artists through m2 Film Lab and KARMA Mixed Reality Lab.