Austin Segal has been making films since he was grabbing the home video camera from his mom at just three years old. Since then, he has worked to improve his filmmaking abilities by attending NJ Film School for seven years, making short films on his own, and writing on his filmmaking blog, . His portfolio includes countless dramas, a few comedies, some promotional videos, a PSA, and a documentary. He was the cinematographer for the award-winning short film “Two of These Things,” and he was a co-director, cinematographer, and editor of the award-winning suicide-prevention PSA “You Deserve a Brighter Tomorrow.” He and his friends co-directed “Bulletproof,” an award-winning gun control documentary filmed at the march in Washington D.C. Recently, he wrote and directed “The Phone Rang,” a one-shot film about a teen who blames himself for his friend’s suicide, and “Markers,” about a girl who is outed as lesbian at school and decides to redefine her own labels.
Bulletproof
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Documentary
by Logan Calder, Gabriella Diaz, & Austin Segal
Co-Director, Co-Cinematographer, Co-Editor This documentary showcases the March for Our Lives movement, and features interviews with protesters along with footage from the D.C. march on March 24, 2018.
Markers
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Film (short)
by Austin Segal
Writer, Director, Costumes, Cinematographer, Editor A dramatic short film about a teenage girl who redefines her own labels after being outed at school.
Lemonhead
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Film (short)
by Gabriella Diaz
Story, Director of Photography, Editor Originally made for a 24-Hour Film Challenge, this comedy follows a boy who accidentally discovers a "secret ingredient" which lures a customer back to his lemonade stand.
The Phone Rang
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Film (short)
by NJ Film School
Writer, Director A one-shot film following a therapy patient dealing with the aftermath of his friend’s suicide, for which he blames himself.
Mary Poppins
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Theater
by The Youth of Basking Ridge
Stage Manager Come join the youth of Basking Ridge New Jersey as they present this beautiful tale of family, togetherness and a little bit of Supercalifragilistic fun! Featuring the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time, plus beautiful dance numbers and spectacular stage-craft all combined into a simple story about a family who just needs a little help or a some might say a "spoonful of sugar!"
Annie
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Theater
by Ridge High School
Sound FX
You Deserve a Brighter Tomorrow
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Film (short)
by Ridge Productions
Co-Director, Cinematographer, Editor This suicide prevention PSA is meant to remind those considering suicide that every single human on earth deserves a brighter tomorrow.
Fiddler on the Roof
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Theater
by Ridge High School
Special FX
Peter and the Starcatcher
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Theater
by Ridge High School
FX Manager
Darkness
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Film (short)
by Austin Segal
Co-Writer, Director, Actor, Cinematographer, Editor After losing her hearing, Lucy struggles to figure out how music fits into her silent life.
Shrek the Musical Jr.
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Theater
Crew Manager
You Can't Take It With You
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Theater
by Ridge High School
Special FX, Sound FX
Mary Poppins
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Theater
by William Annin Middle School
Special FX Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production that over-delivers on every level!” Featuring the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time, plus brand-new breathtaking dance numbers and spectacular stage-craft, Mary Poppins is everything you could ever want in a hit Broadway show!
Willy Wonka Jr.
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Theater
by William Annin Middle School (Musical)
Special FX Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Roald Dahl's WILLY WONKA JR., featuring a memorable score by Leslie Bricusse (JEKYLL & HYDE, DOCTOR DOLITTLE) and Anthony Newley, follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory--or suffer the consequences.
This scrumdidilyumptious musical is guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth. With this show's flexible cast size, featuring roles for all ages, your production will take audiences on a fantasy ride into the land of pure imagination!
Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide's PSA Contest
(2018)
NJ High School Film Festival's Best PSA
(2018)
NJ Film 24 Hour Film Challenge's Best Editing (Teen)
(2018)
Ridge High School
(2016-2020)