CAPIO is a sci-fi psychological thriller exploring what happens when technological progress evolves alongside unchecked corporate influence, slowly eroding human connection, love, freedom, and our connection to the natural world.
Logline
An amateur astronomer discovers a strange new star that leads him into the heart of a dark conspiracy exploiting humanity’s addiction to technology.
Blending mystery, sci-fi, and dreamlike realism, CAPIO explores the intersection of technology, perception, and control of the human mind.
The idea for CAPIO began in 2008 from a recurring dream. For years, the project tried to get support through film markets, grant applications, and industry meetings without securing support.
In 2017, through my company Kostic Films, I moved into full independent production, self-financing and shooting the film in NYC and a few scenes in Serbia.
The final stage required building a dedicated 3D and VFX team from scratch after years of searching for collaborators who aligned with the film’s visual language and budget.
All visual work was created without the use of AI, emphasizing a fully handcrafted approach to the film’s design and execution.
The film was completed in 2025.
★ 9.5/10 review from Film Threat
★ Best Speculative Fiction - Queens World Film Festival 2025
★ Award Best Sci-fi - Osaka Horizon International Film Festival 2026
CAPIO is now in process of licensing via streaming platforms.
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Cast And Crew
Karel Hermánek Jr. - Ian
Jimmy Dalton - Ryan
Diana Sillaots - Katharine
Madeleine Assas - Ai
Mary Hickox - Melissa
Didier Flamand - Strauss
Joan La Barbara - Joan
Morton Subotnick - Music store owner
Alonzo Williams - Sam
Miodrag Radonjic - Father (Filmed in Serbia)
Anja Josifovski - Mother (Filmed in Serbia)
Robert Aloi - Analyst
David Skeist - Medic
Kevin Todd Hansen - Taxi Driver
Zafir Buraei - Antique Shop Owner 1
Robert Teixeira - Antique Shop Owner 2
Arsen Markovic - Young Ian
Tara Kostic - Baby
Yetunde Olaiya - Software’s voice
Zana Markelson - User 1
Reid Lyle - User 2
Nikol Kouklova - User 3
German Rodriguez - User 4
Ivan Stojakovic - User 5
Sanja Stojakovic - User 6
Jovana Stokic - User 7
Tijana Obrenovic - User 8
Stojakovic Mia - User 9
Michael Eisenstein - User 10
Vanya Dimitrova - User 11
Petar Jelenic - User 12
Chris Schardin - User 13
Carla Palandrani - User 14
Maureen Fitzgerald - User 15
Nebojsa Mirkovic - User 176
Lia Markelson - User 17
Matthew Markelson - User 18
Elke Van Oudbenhove - User 19
Alek Stojakovic - User 20
Sasha Jocic - User 21
Una Djokic - User 22
Wayne Petro - User 23
Music By
"Zero Flux"
Written by Steve Mazzaro, courtesy of Extreme Music
"Contact High"
Written by Andrew McNeill, Tony Morley, Rachel Wooc, courtesy of Extreme Music
"Alien Tides"
Written by Jasmine Denise Calalang Santos, Bruce Fingers, Billie Ray Fingers, courtesy of Extreme Music
"Operation Psionics"
Written by Christian Lundberg, Bruce Fingers, Billie Ray Fingers, courtesy of Extreme Music
"Craft Swarm"
Written by Jasmine Denise Calalang Santos, Bruce Fingers, Billie Ray Fingers, courtesy of Extreme Music
Crew
Aleksandar Kostic - Writer, Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, VFX Producer, Sound Designer, Music Editor
Michael Eisenstein - Co-writer
Richard Seneque - Co-writer
German Rodriguez - Co-Producer
Kenneth Anderson - Assistant Producer
Lolo Ostia - Production Coordinator
Lina Tod - Casting Director
Marija Plavsic Kostic - Set & Costume Designer
Jelena Antanasijevic - Assistant Costume Designer
Maureen Freedman - Assistant Costume Designer
Miroslav Miljenovic - Film Poster Designer
Marija Plavsic-Kostic - Film Poster Co-Designer
Vladana Illic - Sound Recordist
Kevin Ramsey - Sound Recordist
German Rodriguez - Sound Recordist
Albert Leusink - Sound Mix, @tumbleandyaw
James Griffiths - NYC Gaffer
Denis Porvatkin - NYC Gaffer
Danilo Vidovic - Belgrade, Serbia Gaffer
VFX
Dejan Vukadinovic (Japanac) - Visual Effects Producer
Nenad Nacevic - 3D Artist, Concept Artist
Vladan Djiri Vasiljijevic - Digital Compositor
Petar N. Nedeljkovic - Visual Effects
Marko Milasinovic - 3D Animation
Urosh Perishic - Visual Effects
Svetozar Petrovic - Visual Effects
Dragana Vucetic - Digital Artist
Tijana Obrenovic - Still Photographer
Laverne Berry - Legal
Locations
Anable Basin Sailing Bar & Grill
Kafana
Village Revival Records
United Palace
Baza Studio
BKProphouse
Produced by Kostic Films LLC