Austin Smagalski
Personal Info
Known For Director
Gender Male
Austin Smagalski
Biography
Austin Smagalski was raised in Sonoma County and has been passionate about filmmaking since childhood. His work often explores internal struggles, with frequent use of themes like trauma, family and isolation. While he has since made a career in TV editing, his passion is writing and directing independent films. Austin's latest feature film, To Die Alone, premiered at the San Francisco Independent Film Festival in 2024 to critical acclaim. His upcoming work includes a documentary focusing on dog rescues and a crime thriller currently in development
Known For
Director
2024
To Die Alone
as Director
2019
Donovan Reid
as Director
Writer
2024
To Die Alone
as Writer
2019
Donovan Reid
as Writer
Producer
2024
To Die Alone
as Producer
2019
Donovan Reid
as Producer
Editor
2022
The Nine Lives of Vince McMahon
as Lead Editor
2017
Haunters: The Art of the Scare
as Editor