ABOUT AUSTIN HOPKINS
Austin is an award-winning director, cinematographer, and storyteller, recognized for over a decade of dynamic work across action sports, documentary, and commercial productions. His projects have reached global audiences through major platforms like HBO, Amazon, and Netflix, festival circuits, and live events.
Austin’s professional journey began when he packed his life into a Subaru and headed west to Wyoming, where he joined Teton Gravity Research in 2013. Over the next seven years, he played a vital role in their production and post-production teams. His rapid rise through the ranks saw him directing and filming ski, snowboard, bike, and climbing segments for films and branded content, all while gaining invaluable experience across productions of all shapes and sizes.
In 2020, Austin launched his own creative venture, blending his expertise with his passion for adventure. His work today is a seamless fusion of craft, exploration, and storytelling. From run-and-gun and scrappy teams to large-scale commercial projects, his ability to adapt in almost any environment brings a unique edge to every project he undertakes.
He currently lives in Boulder, Colorado and is allergic to cats.
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RED Digital Cinema | Sony Alpha Cinema
Phantom VEO 4K | DJI | Freefly
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
2024 - Mountainfilm - Official Selection - Lexicon
2024 - Mountainfilm - Official Selection - Coming Home
2024 - Best Storytelling "Coming Home" iF3 MTB
2023 - Outstanding Camera Work - Long Form - HBO: Edge of The Earth Sports Emmy Awards, Nominee
2022 - George Wensel Technical Achievement Award
Sports Emmy Awards, Nominee - Natural Selection Tour
2019 - Most Inspiring, Documentary, "Mountain In The Hallway"
5 Point Film Festival, Carbondale, Colorado
2018 - Best Cinematography "Far Out"
iF3 Festival, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
2018 - Best Documentary, "Kissed By God"
Surfer Awards, Oahu, Hawaii
2015 - Film of the Year "Almost Ablaze"
iF3 Festival, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
FAA Part 107 Licensed UAV Pilot
RPA Transport Canada Certified Pilot
Vision Research Phantom VEO Certified Operator