“Surround Vision blends game engine mechanics with traditional VR production techniques, working with clients to develop content that engages with new audiences across multiple platforms.”
- Richard Nockles: Founder & director of Surround Vision.
Meet the Team
Richard Nockles
Founding Partner Surround Vision,
VR Creative Director at Sky's VR Studios
A creative technologist at heart, Richard sees the blend of gaming and entertainment industries as the perfect opportunity to craft a new style of storytelling and uses VR and AR technology to take audiences into the heart of the narrative. An award winning writer and director he’s produced films for the UN, SKY, BBC, Channel 4, as well as developing VR apps for a number of platforms and devices.
Richard Stegmann
VR Director of Photography
Specialist Director of Photography & VR producer with extensive 360 tech knowledge.
Richard is a VR industry pioneer who’s been pushing the boundaries of 360 production techniques for 7+ years. Calm professionalism has ensured delivery of of ground-breaking projects under difficult situations - including NASCAR and Formula One where grip and cameras were pushed to the limit. With 20 years experience in broadcast Richard loves finding ways to bring ideas to life and problem solving.
Richard is a VR industry pioneer who’s been pushing the boundaries of 360 production techniques for 7+ years. Calm professionalism has ensured delivery of of ground-breaking projects under difficult situations - including NASCAR and Formula One where grip and cameras were pushed to the limit. With 20 years experience in broadcast Richard loves finding ways to bring ideas to life and problem solving.
Dan Stankowski
Head of Interactive,
Game Engine Developer
Cutting edge game designer, Unity developer, specializing in augmented & mixed reality.
Always searching for unique and evocative ways of implementing cutting edge new technologies, Dans work includes components as diverse as volumetric capture, AR development and educational games, and lives to make rewarding user experiences across a multitude of platforms. His passion lies in creating the perfect audience experience, creating engaging interactive products with visual flair and and precise functionality.
Always searching for unique and evocative ways of implementing cutting edge new technologies, Dans work includes components as diverse as volumetric capture, AR development and educational games, and lives to make rewarding user experiences across a multitude of platforms. His passion lies in creating the perfect audience experience, creating engaging interactive products with visual flair and and precise functionality.
Mary Matheson
VR director developing
ground-breaking 360 documentaries
Mary sees VR as a revolutionary new medium to create a unique empathy between the viewer and the characters in her films, using intimate documentary techniques to bring the audience into the heart of a narrative. From day one her work with Surround Vision has been a beautiful collaboration of emotion and cutting edge technique. breaking the mould as one of the first Female specialist directors she’s made six films with Surround Vision and travelled around the world.
Sucharita Ghosh Stephenson
Creative Producer & Director
XR | FILM | TV | DIGITAL
Sucharita is an exceptional Senior Creative Producer/Director, boasting over 20 years of invaluable expertise in series production and directing across prime-time factual, entertainment, live programming, and experiential projects spanning various territories. With an unwavering commitment to creating content that drives social impact, Sucharita harnesses the power of immersive technologies to authentically narrate the stories of underrepresented and marginalized communities. Passionate about crafting transformative experiences, Sucharita is driven by the desire to empower audiences, allowing them to immerse themselves in the narrative and actively participate in driving positive change.
Mustafa Bal
Composer, Designer
& Supervisor
Mustafa is a master of his craft, effortlessly composing, designing, and producing all sonic elements with a creative finesse and unwavering commitment to meeting deadlines. As an audio production supervisor, Mustafa oversees every stage of the production process, ensuring the seamless delivery of final and M&E mixes. With an exceptional skill set, Mustafa's talents have been sought after by renowned global entertainment giants such as BBC, Sky, Google, Vice, Playstation, Adidas, YouTube, Red Bull, Partizan, and TFL, where he has meticulously crafted Spatial Sound Design and Ambisonic Mixing for immersive 360 videos and cutting-edge VR content, leaving audiences spellbound.
Ilaria Reyna
XR Creative
Ilaria is a dynamic and imaginative young professional driven by ambition and a relentless pursuit of creativity. With a solid foundation in Architecture and Videography, Ilaria has developed a profound passion for the world of Virtual Set Design, XR, and the art of designing interactive experiences. With her unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of immersive storytelling and her knack for blending technical expertise with artistic vision, Ilaria strives to create captivating XR content.
