Monday, April 27, 2026

18-Year-Old Filmmaker Austen Hamel on His First Feature Film “The Wanted”

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This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️ LeTroy Gardner sits down with 18-year-old filmmaker Austen Hamel, whose journey from shooting short films at age 10 to premiering his first feature film “The Wanted” is nothing short of inspiring. 🌟

Austen opens up about:
🎬 His creative process and storytelling approach
👨‍👩‍👦 The impact of family support on his filmmaking dreams
🏔️ The unique challenges of filming in Vermont
❤️ The emotional depth behind The Wanted and what drives his art

With dreams of moving to New York City to continue his filmmaking career, Austen’s story is proof that passion and persistence can turn big dreams into reality. 💪

🎞️ Watch now and follow Austen’s journey:
👉 YouTube
👉 Instagram

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