Presenter

Stephen Butchko is a theatre director, writer, producer, and performer with a BA in Theatre from Western Washington University. Based in Los Angeles, he co-founded the award-winning VR theatre company Ferryman Collective in 2020, transitioning his work into live performance in virtual reality. His VR works include PARA, Krampusnacht, Welcome to Respite, and Gumball Dreams. Stephen is the writer and theatrical director of Uncanny Alley: A New Day, created with VR pioneer Rick Treweek, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival and received multiple international awards.