The minds behind the monsters…

Floaties for Krakens officially launched on Thursday August 31st, 2023 by a small team of two; a storyteller who had a dream, and a graphic designer who helped paint the picture. As of March 13th, 2024 the Floaties team welcomed a brand new Head Video Producer & Editor to the squad. Sure we may be a tiny group, but so are gremlins and they’re pretty tough.

Meet the Team

  • Camille Maria Acosta

    ~ FOUNDER & PODCAST HOST ~

    Camille Maria Acosta is a Folklorist and Chicana Performance Activist originally from the border town of El Paso, Texas. She pursued Performance Studies with a BA in Theatre from Western Kentucky University before completing her MA in Folk Studies from the same institution. Within this program, she truly delved into the world of Chicanx/Mexican-American folk art research, legend telling communication, foodways exploration, as well as aiming to include more Hispanic diversity in the world of folk studies and performance studies in general. Acosta's research focuses on the beauty of Latinx horror, and how monsters are mirrors guiding us toward our own brilliance; our own truth.

    What is Camille’s favorite color? - The color the sky makes after a storm; pinkish, bluish, lavender. Oh, and also yellow.

    What is Camille’s favorite dish? - Vegan soy tacos on corn tortillas with homemade salsa, aguacate, onions, grilled elote, and Topo Chico with lime and salt.

    What is Camille’s jam right now? - Guns for Hands by twenty one pilots.

  • Natalie Hedberg

    ~ GRAPHIC DESIGNER & IN-HOUSE ARTIST ~

    Natalie Hedberg is currently a Master's student at The University of Alabama, in Communication Studies. Her research focuses on girlie fandom cultures surrounding popular music, specifically K-pop. She got her Bachelor's degree from Western Kentucky University in Advertising and Graphic Design in 2019. In between working on her thesis and coaching for the Alabama Forensics Council, Natalie enjoys watching Run! BTS re-runs, beading friendship bracelets, and designing stationery for her Etsy store.

    What is Natalie’s favorite color? - PINK!

    What is Natalie’s favorite dish? - Soon Veggie Ramen with Vegetable Dumplings and a Diet Coke.

    What is Natalie’s jam right now? - D-Day by Agust D :’)

  • Michael Cosman

    ~ HEAD VIDEO PRODUCER & EDITOR ~

    Michael Cosman was born in El Paso, TX. With a degree in Filmmaking at The Los Angeles Film School, Michael studies and continues to grow in the film industry by working on major films, commercials and short films. He has the knowledge and creative mindset to dive deep into storytelling to unravel the little details of everything film. If he is not helping create a story in the film industry he most definitely is watching them. He is no stranger to the horror genre and everything spooky which is why his love for horror movies continues to grow. In his spare time, Michael enjoys working on his side profession as a photographer and playing video games with his friends while his dog Shadow watches cheering him on.

    What is Michael’s favorite color? - Forest Green

    What is Michael’s favorite Dish? - Fettucine Alfredo

    What is Michael’s jam right now? - Back on 74 by Jungle (buuuuut also the Sweeney Todd album with Josh Groban!)