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William Austin Smith

Composer/Filmmaker

William Austin Smith is an American composer, arranger, and filmmaker known for immersive audiovisual experiences. With degrees in film music composition and business management, he merges artistic vision with business acumen. His work spans concert halls and recording studios worldwide, with compositions featured in international festivals and collaborations with top artists. Whatever the medium—recording in Paris, drumming on a drumline, writing a script, or producing a documentary—he is dedicated to excellence and evocative storytelling.

Back From Paris...

Austin is back from France, after recording a big band album with songwriter, Julie Wilde, and legendary artists Bireli Lagrene, Didier Lockwood & Jeff Hamilton.

"Trustworthy"

music by William Austin Smith

music by William Austin Smith

"Hypatia"

Plant Riverside Trailer

video & original music by

William Austin Smith

Teaser trailer for the feature length documentary about the renovation and reimagining of Plant Riverside District, converting the historic Riverside Power Station into Savannah's premiere entertainment district.

Construction Progress
at Plant Riverside District

video & original music by

William Austin Smith

Watch a five-month period from Savannah's Plant Riverside renovation project, featuring timelapses and up-close footage of builders in action, with an electronic musical score by William Austin Smith.

Savannah Convention Center

video & original music by

William Austin Smith

This video was created for the Savannah Convention Center's 2020-2025 Expansion, showing the extensive planning and construction involved. It features original music and video production by William Austin Smith

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