Founder & Creative Director

Matt Gissing operates at the intersection of Hollywood structure and commercial strategy. As a produced feature screenwriter and faculty member at the Ringling College of Art & Design, Matt doesn't just "make content", he engineers narratives.

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With over two decades of industry experience, Matt recognized a gap in the market: brands were buying attention, but they weren't holding it. He founded Active Octopus to fix this, bringing cinema-grade production discipline to corporate messaging.

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From the viral success of The Ringling Ghost (2026 Gold AVA Digital Award Winner) to global distribution deals, Matt leads an elite network of creatives who turn passive viewers into active advocates.