Austin Sayre is a first time filmmaker living in Austin, Texas. Having moved to Texas from the Midwest nearly 15 years ago, Austin proudly calls Texas his first real home.
Receiving his degree in Painting, Austin has always been a very visually oriented person. Inspired by bold and provocative films such as "Days of Heaven", "Sam Now", & "Paris, Texas", Austin likes to put the onus on the viewer, and leave them wanting more, or perhaps peaking their interest enough prompting them to dig deeper.
Dynamic characters and stories that create constructive conversation and evoke empathy are what drive Austin’s work.
Making "The Man with the Big Hat" has been the honor and challenge of a lifetime, and what he hopes, is just the beginning of a colorful career directing documentary films about timely and inspirational subjects.