TEAM | Kost

About Us

Big ideas. Small team. Award-winning impact.

We are an independent team proving that passion and innovation, not budget, wins Hollywood’s top XR prizes.

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FOUNDER & CEO

Cameron Kostopoulos

I'm an award-winning immersive creator. My breakthrough debut VR experience “Body of Mine” was the recipient of the Producers Guild Innovation Award, and won prizes at SXSW, BAFTA, Games for Change and more. I am the Founder & CEO of Kost, a storytelling collective aimed at helping us better understand ourselves, the world around us, and our fellow human beings.

I have a BFA in Film & TV Production from USC's School of Cinematic Arts and an MA from ASU’s Narrative & Emerging Media Program under the mentorship of Nonny de la Peña.

Before VR, I made shorts! You can watch them here.

Our Team

Producer & COO

Katayoun Dibamehr

Katayoun Dibamehr is an award-winning XR producer with extensive experience in the creative and cultural industries. As co-founder of Floréal, she has spearheaded groundbreaking projects that have earned top honors at Venice, Annecy, and beyond. Her productions include The Hangman at Home-VR, winner of the 2020 Venice Film Festival Grand Jury Prize; Minimum Mass, which won Best VR at Annecy; Goliath: Playing with Reality, narrated by Tilda Swinton and recognized by IndieWire as one of "5 Masterful XR Experiences" shaping the future of the medium; and its sequel, Impulse, which won the 2024 Venice Immersive Achievement Prize.

Art Director

Nina Ćeklić

Nina Ćeklić is a multidisciplinary artist and storyteller with a background in visual design, animation, VR, and social media content. Her passion is crafting projects which investigate the human condition and natural world, promote awareness of underrepresented shared experiences, and inspire critical thinking beyond the screen. She has a BA in Art from the USC Roski School of Fine Arts, and an MFA in Animation and Digital Arts from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Her award-winning works include the 2D short Loyalty to Friendship, and digital painting series “Athletic Injury and Transcending the Biological Body”. Previously, she has worked across science visualization, public outreach, and education. She is the author and illustrator of “Birds of the World: Animal Art Coloring Book”.

Production Coordinator

Matthew Hayden

Matthew is a writer and collaborator with a passion for journalism and art. Prior to joining Kost, he was the editor of a local arts and culture magazine at the Arizona Daily Sun in Flagstaff, AZ. Since moving to Los Angeles, Matthew has immersed himself into the world of XR and is currently pursuing a masters degree in Narrative and Emerging Media at Arizona State University under the mentorship of Nonny de la Peña and Mary Matheson. When he’s not working, Matthew can be found discovering new films at the American Cinematheque or enjoying the outdoors with his dog and partner.

Partners

A note about our partners:

We use the tools available to tell stories that matter. While some of our partners provide the technology that powers our experiences, we remain independent in our mission. We do not endorse all of their beliefs or policies, and in 2025—at a time when the LGBTQ+ community faces increasing challenges—our commitment remains to uplift, educate, and advocate for our community.

Advisors

Nonny de la Peña

Nonny de la Peña is a pioneer in immersive journalism and emerging media, often called “The Godmother of Virtual Reality” for her groundbreaking work in VR, AR, and XR storytelling. As Program Director of ASU’s Narrative and Emerging Media program, she leads research and innovation in using new media for arts, culture, and nonfiction. She is the founder of Emblematic Group, where she develops cutting-edge tools like REACH.Love to democratize VR content creation. A Yale Poynter Fellow and former Newsweek correspondent, her award-winning work has been showcased at Sundance, Tribeca, and the Venice Film Festival, earning her accolades from Fast Company, Wired, and The Wall Street Journal.

Alex Coulombe

Alex Coulombe is an award-winning immersive experience designer and creative technologist specializing in VR, AR, and spatial computing. As the founder of Agile Lens: Immersive Design, he has pioneered the use of extended reality in architecture, theater, and storytelling, collaborating with renowned institutions like the Royal Shakespeare Company, Four Seasons, Lincoln Center, Oculus, and more. With a background in theater design and a deep expertise in real-time rendering, Alex pushes the boundaries of interactive and immersive media, blending cutting-edge technology with compelling narratives to redefine how audiences engage with virtual spaces.

Mark Bernstein

Mark Bernstein is a sustainability executive, strategist, and storyteller dedicated to driving climate action through innovation and communication. As the President of Earthshot, he leads efforts to inspire change by providing a compelling vision for a sustainable future and supporting cleantech solutions. With over two decades of experience, Mark has worked across policy, business, and media to bridge the gap between science, technology, and public engagement. His career has spanned leadership roles in sustainability consulting, environmental policy, and large-scale impact initiatives, where he focuses on turning bold ideas into actionable solutions for a better planet.