Austin Alvarado

History

Austin is a dirty desert dirtbag turned river rat turned wildlife cinematographer, residing in Far West Texas. Austin's passion for outdoor recreation and conservation drives him to try to constantly be pushing his creative take on storytelling. He is equally proud of being Texan, Guatemalan and Far West Texan.

Profile

Movies

Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story

Cinematography

Directed by award winning filmmaker Ben Masters, Deep in the Heart is a visually stunning celebration of Texas’ diverse landscapes and remarkable wildlife found nowhere else. Told through the eyes of wildlife species ranging from the mysterious blind catfish to the elusive mountain lion, the film follows our ever-changing relationship with the natural world and how we affect it. Narrated by beloved Texan, Matthew McConaughey, the film aims to safeguard our remaining wild places and to recognize the importance of Texas’ conservation on a continental scale.

The River and the Wall

Self

Five friends embark on a 1,200 mile journey along the US-Mexico border from El Paso to the Gulf of Mexico to learn first hand what effect a border wall will have on the natural landscape and the wild animals roaming the land.