Austin Gallagher
Austin Gallagher is the President, Founder, and Director of the Beneath the Waves Film Festival. Gallagher is an integrative biologist who started Beneath the Waves Film Festival in 2009 under the advice of one of his professors while pursuing his master’s degree. He is a PhD Candidate at the University of Miami and his work is focused on predicting the resilience of marine predatory fishes to human-induced changes in the environment, specifically focusing on shark and fisheries interactions. He is always documenting his research and thinking about new ways to engage the public. His films often tell stories of our perceptions of nature, and his recent film “Coastguards” was the recipient of several awards at festivals and competitions worldwide.
Beneath the Waves Film Festival
The Beneath the Waves Film Festival is a unique worldwide film festival and communication platform. Its mission is to give the oceans a voice through digital media and scientific storytelling.
