Born and raised in Orange County, California, Austin Hughes found his passion for storytelling early by picking up and filming videos as young as 8 years old on his dad’s old camcorder and editing them just for fun. By age 15, he was already working professionally as an editor for a stock footage archive, where he restored and digitized vintage film reels dating back to the 1930s. That early exposure to the history of film helped shape a deep appreciation for the craft.
A graduate of Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (class of 2018), Austin now works as a Los Angeles based filmmaker and content creator. He collaborates with brands, agencies, and artists to produce narrative driven commercial work built for today’s fast-paced media landscape. His skills span cinematography, video editing, photography, motion design, visual effects, and branded storytelling—with a particular emphasis on high-performing social content and campaigns that connect with audiences across platforms.
Austin thrives in agency environments where creativity and strategy intersect. He’s experienced in shaping campaigns from concept to execution, working seamlessly with in-house teams to deliver social first videos, short-form storytelling, and integrated marketing assets. His approach blends cinematic technique with an eye for digital trends, ensuring content not only looks polished but also drives measurable engagement.
He’s committed to pushing the boundaries of every frame and learning new methods and tools as well as keeping up with the latest in generative AI—applying cinematic storytelling clarity, brand aligned strategy, and design minded execution to every project.
