Head of Production Mary Matheson is a multi-award-winning immersive director and producer known for using XR storytelling to drive social impact. With a background in journalism and over two decades of experience in documentary filmmaking, she has created work for clients including NASA, Google, the United Nations, and Save the Children. Her films have been broadcast on major networks and featured at global events such as the UN Climate Change Summit, SXSW, and Sheffield DocFest.
Mary’s interactive VR experience on the Yazidis in northern Iraq earned the 2022 VR Award and 2023 Telly Award for Social Impact. Her documentary Walk to Westerbork was part of the award-winning series The Journey Back. She is passionate about mentoring the next generation of immersive creators and helped found the Narrative & Emerging Media program at Arizona State University’s Los Angeles campus. At Agog, Mary leads production with a focus on impact, innovation, and untold narratives.