Hi, I’m Austin Savage, a creative director with over 20 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering brand-consistent creative assets across theatre, film, and digital media. I earned an MFA in Screenwriting from Emerson College and founded The Border Theatre, Brave Turkey Productions, and Plaza Classic Film Festival’s screenwriting competition. I’m skilled at marketing strategy, project management, and translating creative direction into impactful video and design that advances marketing goals. I’ve developed award-nominated screenplays, including a Nicholl Fellowship quarterfinalist, and I continue to create original work for stage and screen.

Austin Savage

Hi, I’m Austin Savage, a creative director with over 20 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering brand-consistent creative assets across theatre, film, and digital media. I earned an MFA in Screenwriting from Emerson College and founded The Border Theatre, Brave Turkey Productions, and Plaza Classic Film Festival’s screenwriting competition. I’m skilled at marketing strategy, project management, and translating creative direction into impactful video and design that advances marketing goals. I’ve developed award-nominated screenplays, including a Nicholl Fellowship quarterfinalist, and I continue to create original work for stage and screen.

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Hi, I’m Austin Savage, a creative director with over 20 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering brand-consistent creative assets across theatre, film, and digital media.

I earned an MFA in Screenwriting from Emerson College and founded The Border Theatre, Brave Turkey Productions, and Plaza Classic Film Festival’s screenwriting competition. I’m skilled at marketing strategy, project management, and translating creative direction into impactful video and design that advances marketing goals. I’ve developed award-nominated screenplays, including a Nicholl Fellowship quarterfinalist, and I continue to create original work for stage and screen.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creator at KPSO Showcase
August 1, 2023 - Present
Creator and coordinator of a monthly showcase for local filmmakers. Oversees production of 5-minute episodes uploaded to the 915KPSO YouTube page.
Producer at Brave Turkey Productions
January 1, 2022 - Present
Founded a production company specializing in the development of original content dedicated to narratives from the Paso del Norte border region. This includes writing and directing short films as well as producing and developing content for other local filmmakers.
Screenwriting Competition Coordinator/Founder at Plaza Classic Film Festival
November 1, 2021 - Present
Creator and coordinator of the Screenwriting Competition for the Plaza Classic Film Festival. This includes organizing all the coverage for the entrant, arranging two readers per competition script, securing sponsors.
Screenwriter at Freelance
April 1, 2021 - Present
Multiple award winning screenwriter for film and television.
Founder/Artistic Director at The Border Theatre
August 1, 2010 - Present
Founded a theatre company dedicated to the development of original works. Oversaw all aspects from training to creation to production and promotion.
Assistant Director at The Kennedy Center
January 1, 2010 - June 1, 2010
Worked as an assistant director for the MFA Playwrights workshop where we developed world premiere works by writers like Samuel D. Hunter.
Freelance Screenwriter at Self-employed
April 1, 2021 - Present
After receiving my MFA from Emerson College I became an award-winning screenwriter for film and television.
Data Analyst at GlobalLogic
November 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Created and edited content for the Google LLM AI models under the direction of Task Leads. Also conducted hiring interviews for potential candidates.
Creator and Coordinator at KPSO Showcase
August 1, 2023 - Present
Creator and coordinator of a monthly local filmmaker showcase. Produces 5-minute episodes uploaded to the 915KPSO YouTube page.

Education

MFA in Writing for Film & Television at Emerson College
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
MFA at Emerson College
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
MFA in Writing for Film & Television at Emerson College
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026

Qualifications

Nicholl Fellowship Quarterfinalist
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
Winner - Black List x Hornitos 'Take Your Shot' Screenplay Competition
January 1, 2022 - January 5, 2026
Quarter finalist - Nicholl Fellowship
January 1, 2022 - January 5, 2026
Outstanding Graduate Student
January 1, 2021 - January 5, 2026
Best Director
January 1, 2009 - January 5, 2026
Nicholl Fellowship Quarterfinalist
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services