K.A. Betancourt (Kantrell Betancourt) is a creative director and visual storyteller working at the intersection of cinematic production and emerging technology. With nearly two decades of professional experience across editorial design, photography, and 2D and 3D visual production, her work reflects a long view of how creative tools evolve - and how artists adapt alongside them.As AI began reshaping the visual arts, Betancourt created the Dreaming in Digital guidebook series to help creators move beyond novelty and toward clarity, intention, and authorship. Her approach to bridging traditional creative practice with emerging AI technology has been recognized by Forbes.She is the founder of Eight17 Studio, an AI-driven creative studio focused on cinematic storytelling and visual innovation. Through workshops, speaking engagements, and the Dreaming in Digital series, she continues to expand access to AI filmmaking and visual storytelling for creators at every level.