Aputure
Austin Rodgers is an accomplished filmmaker with a diverse skill set, currently serving as an Editor at Academy Gold since June 2024. In addition to this role, Austin has been a Film Director and Content Creator at Aputure since January 2022, where responsibilities include producing and directing content, as well as engaging in copywriting. Austin also holds the position of Director of Photography at Smkpo Productions, working on the feature adaptation of the award-winning short film "The CONsequence," currently in pre-production. Previous experience includes roles as a Filmmaker from 2014 to 2021, Assistant Director on the feature film "Jesus I Was Evil," and Director of Photography for the short film "The CONsequence." Austin obtained a Bachelor's degree in Filmmaking from the New York Film Academy in California, Los Angeles, from 2018 to 2022.
Aputure
Aputure was founded by a team of inspired filmmakers and videographers who wanted to create high quality content, but struggled with steep cost of equipment needed to do so. Determined to create professional-grade equipment at an affordable price, they started Aputure: the first company to provide truly affordable and professional cinema equipment with the quality and functions needed to fully realize any creative vision. Today, Aputure sells globally in over 300+ cities with offices in Amsterdam, China, Singapore, India and the United States. It is one of the fastest growing cinema technology companies, designing and specializing in creative lighting solutions. As a part of the creative community, Aputure continues to develop for the ever-expanding needs of budding artists and professionals alike. Each member of our team has felt the burning desire to bring a creative vision to life at all costs. We're here to keep that fire alive.