Tony Augustinack

[Tony Augustinack]

In few words...

Tony reminds me every bit of Joseph, both Teens, well actually Joseph just got out of his Teens few days before I left for Italy,
both determined young Filmmakers, passionate about what the want and both talented young fellows.

This is why we are opening the FREE Film and Photography School at the new Studios in Italy, to give young fellows like Tony and Joseph,
that additional push and chance in life to be inspired and inspire.

I keep meeting young upcoming Filmmakers like Tony and Joseph all the time, just that they are not as fortunate to be able to afford an EPIC,
but deserving the chance to work in Cinema nonetheless, this is were we step in.

Tony makes one of the few exceptions and we are proud of him, and this should sure serve as inspiration to other young Filmmakers as well.

Thank you Ketch, that means a lot! :) I love the idea of your free Film and Photography school, I'm very excited for this for young filmmakers! Information is such a valuable tool, I have all the respect in the world for those that have mentored me and those that continue too.... I can't wait for the day where I can pass on my accumulated knowledge....

[Malvin Ng]

Congrats on your new camera

Makes me feel really shitty though =(

[Tony Augustinack]

Thanks Ketch. :-)

Would really love to hear more details. I'm quit impressed ! Maybe Joseph or Tony could chime in...

Thanks Stefan,

Well I turned 19 years old this last December, I'm from central Minnesota, and I have been very blessed with doing a lot of freelance video production work within my community. I have worked very hard to earn enough money to afford this camera and it really shows hard work pays off... I started working at a boat store when I was 15 and earned enough money to afford some gear to start to pursue my dreams. Over the last four years I have worked on many projects, including many that weren't the most exciting, but I knew it would all pay off in the end. Now I sit and type this with an EPIC-M beside me... I had only dreamt this day would come! :)

[Tony Augustinack]

wish i have a rich family :(

I understand this is fair stereotype.... but for the record my family does not come from any type of money, and I have completely earned every dime on my own.... I am proud of to be able to say that! :)

[Joseph Hutson]

wish i have a rich family :(

Like Tony, I can say that what little success we may have already received, we owe a lot to our parents. We have been blessed with rich families. Not "rich", as in the monetary sense (we both pay for our own gear out of our own pockets), but "rich" in the sense of the love, support, and nurturing we have been given to begin carrying out our dreams.

I equate "richness" to the kind of people I am surrounded by. In this, I can't say I could ask for much more...

[Tony Augustinack]

Like Tony, I can say that what little success we may have already received, we owe a lot to our parents. We have been blessed with rich families. Not "rich", as in the monetary sense (we both pay for our own gear out of our own pockets), but "rich" in the sense of the love, support, and nurturing we have been given to begin carrying out our dreams.

I equate "richness" to the kind of people I am surrounded by. In this, I can't say I could ask for much more...

Extremely well said Joseph... :)

[Tony Augustinack]

@ Joseph

Thank you for everything, seriously you've been a huge inspiration to me and hope I can be to others... I just want to say Joseph is an amazing young man and has became one of my best friends, I love getting to work side by side with him and thats why we are "teaming up" on as many projects as we can! We work very well together and even with a job that already doesn't feel like work, this makes it even less like work... :) Anybody that has gotten to meet him, will be able to relate... He has a very bright future ahead of him! Thank you Joseph and I hope the best for you and your pursuit of dreams!

[Derrick Axtell]

Congrats !! Tony we are gonna miss you at the Boundary Waters. But all of us Guys are Happy for you and cant wait to here all the EPIC things that happened out there.

[Nick Vitale]

Congratulations Tony! I'm glad all your dreams are coming true, and good luck with everything in the next couple weeks look forward to seeing you when you get back!!! Now put Epic-M #282 to work buddy!

[Martin Christien]

Great work. I love stuff like this. Go get'em Tony!