Austin Bourne

Austin Bourne, a 12-year-old from Kentucky, has already made significant strides in the entertainment industry. Austin stars as a lead in the film Ghosts of the Big Sandy, which was officially selected for the 2024 Hollywood Independent Filmmaker Awards & Festival, Northeast Film Festival and Louisville's International Festival of Film. Austin shines as David in Just One Life, which earned the film selections at the 2024 Worldwide Women's Film Festival and the 2023 Hollywood Independent Filmmaker Awards & Festival. In the holiday film Festival of Trees, Austin stars as Scott. Austin's love of voiceover shines through in the award-winning animated series Yeti, Set, Go!, where he voices Wes the Wolf in Junga the Dancing Yeti®. Part of the Confident Life(TM) Anti-Bullying Program, this series received the 2023 Safe Family Seal of Approval for Innovation in Curriculum from the Child Safety Network®. The film garnered multiple awards at the 2024 International Independent Film Awards and the San Diego International Kids' Film Festival, including a Diamond Winner for the voiceover cast. Austin's talents extend beyond acting; aside from excelling academically, Austin is a budding martial artist, brown belt - black stripe, with aspirations to reach black belt status. His athletic interests include basketball, soccer, swimming, and beginner surfing, reflecting his love for the outdoors. An avid hunter and fisherman, Austin balances his time between sports and academics, proudly considering himself a "Mathlete" for his enthusiasm for math challenges. Austin has honed his skills at Cynthia Bain's Young Actors Studio and trained in voiceover with Martha Kahn. He has also taken improv classes at Second City Improv School and studied voice and musical theatre at Cincinnati Children's Theatre. His dedication to improving his craft is evident in his regular training sessions, ensuring he remains a competitive force in the industry. When not in front of the camera, Austin enjoys life on his family's beef cattle farm in Kentucky and spending time on Florida's Treasure Coast. He has a natural Southern dialect and can effortlessly adopt a light British accent, showcasing his versatility as a performer. Austin Bourne is not just a talented young actor; he embodies the spirit of determination and passion. With a bright future ahead, he continues to inspire audiences and peers alike with his commitment to storytelling and the arts.