We are passionate about creating exceptional story experiences across platforms. With a distinctive pedigree in Blockbuster AAA franchises and awarding indie games, films, and immersive experiences--we are committed to harnessing a bold and authentic vision. Recognized by Fast Company as an "Innovation Agent", we create titles that usher in the next wave of entertainment content across screens, virtual spaces, and web3.
STORY
From the genre-defining choose-your-own-adventure interactive game to the multisensory location based VR opus--iNK Stories was founded by Visual Anthropologist, Vassiliki Khonsari and Rockstar Games alumni, Navid Khonsari, who developed the cinematic look and feel for iconic game franchises such as Grand Theft Auto, Max Payne, Manhunt, The Warriors, Alan Wake, Bully, Homefront and the highest grossing VR game to date Resident Evil 7: Biohazard.
iNK Stories has been lauded by audiences, critics and the entertainment industry's top institutions. Recognized for outstanding writing, innovation, design, vision and execution--some notable honors include the AIS Lumiere Award for Best Immersive, META's Game of the Year, Tribeca's Storyscapes Award, Mobile Game Award Winner, IGN's Best of E3, BAFTA nominations, and Academy of Interactive Sciences for Best Game, New York Game Critics Awards for Best Writing and Best Game, Jury Top Prize at IndieCade, Sundance, DICE, IGF, FoST, SXSW, New York Film Festival.
Navid Khonsari | Founder + Executive Producer
Khonsari is credited with having ushered in the current wave of contemporary AAA video games, such as Grand Theft Auto, Max Payne, Red Dead Revolver, and The Warriors, up to the recent Resident Evil: Biohazard. Contributes as guest lecture and adjunt professor.
Vassiliki Khonsari | Co-Founder + Narrative Director
Narrative director and Creative technologist + producer with experience across documentary films, AAA to indie games, xr, and immersive. Founding Member of Rolling Stone Culture Council. Consults at top institutions like Sundance, CPH and Brooklyn Museum. Ambassador for Women in Games.
Andres Perez-Duarte | Partner + Creative Director
Creative Director + Writer across AAA to indie games, XR, immersive, brand + creative partnerships and films. Featured on the 2022 GLAAD List. Co-Chair of the WGA LGBTQ+ Salon.
Eli Weissman | Head of Production + Game Design
Lead Game Designer and Former Rockstar Games Producer. Head of product for GameCo. and director at Nike innovation business development strategy.
Li Jie Ou | Producer
Associate producer for iNK Stories. Specializing in product & community growth. Passionate web3 research analyst.
