Hekla Petursson is the host of The 8-Bit Pop Culture Show as well as a filmmaker and performer working in Richmond, VA. Episodes of The 8-Bit Pop Culture Show are released weekly, where she interviews folks she admires in pop culture, geek scenes, and the arts. She is currently producing a feature film, Midnight Courier, and has two surrealist fantasy short films set to release in late 2026. Recently, you may have met her in-character at Richmond Renaissance Faire events, hosting Jeopardy at Galaxycon or as the voice of the Awesomecon Cosplay Competition.
