Matt Szymanowski is a film director and writer working across cinema, branded content, and AI driven storytelling. Originally from Silicon Valley and now based in Poland, he develops narratives that merge live action with generative tools. His feature CAPTIVE MIND, currently in post production, is a dystopian sci fi exploring control, perception, and human agency in the face of AI. His documentary A HUMAN FUTURE, also in post, is a globally shot hybrid film examining how creatives and everyday people understand themselves in the age of AI. He has created work for brands such as Pepsi, Netflix, Blizzard Entertainment, and Volvo. He runs Bear & Bot, an AI driven content lab focused on original IP and cinematic campaigns, and is a frequent speaker on AI, authorship, and the future of storytelling.