Matt Okumura is a producer whose work on Star Trek includes the episodes "Hide and Seek" and "Surrender," both from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He contributed to stories involving complex character moments around Captain Sisko and the ongoing Dominion War arc. Okumura’s role helped bring to life scripts that balanced tension and emotion, enriching the series’ darker and more serialized storytelling period. His behind-the-scenes work on these episodes showcased a commitment to supporting the producers and directors who shaped the evolving Star Trek universe in the late 1990s. While less visible than actors or writers, Okumura’s contributions helped deepen the texture of Deep Space Nine’s narrative world.