BIO

Austin Cortina is a Steadicam and Camera operator based in Los Angeles, CA. Starting from the bottom, Austin navigated his way from low ranks of IATSE Local 728 set electrician to Gaffer on Modern Family. It was 8 years ago when Austin fell in love with the art of Camera Operating, not limited too, but specifically Steadicam. During the final years of production for Modern Family Austin stumbled upon renowned Steadicam operator, mentor, and now lifelong friend Gregory W. Smith. Through the multiple years of training under Greg Smith and various opportunities of the craft throughout the United States Austin has gained the artistic and technical nature of an operator. Now combined with his extensive background of set experience and lighting, Austin can come onto any project to not only collaborate with the Director, and Director of Photography but also help elevate the efficiency of a production as a whole.