Andy Volk is a cross-genre filmmaker and programmer from Austin, TX. As Senior Film Programmer at Austin Film Festival (2022-2025), Andy fostered a reputation for championing boundary-pushing films, developing partnerships across the industry with the likes of A24, Vertigo Entertainment and Big Indie Pictures, and hosting in-depth conversations with guests like Rian Johnson and Cord Jefferson.

Andy's directorial debut, the animated documentary "Coffee & Sugar," premiered at Seattle International Film Festival 2021 and went on to screen at NFFTY, Indy Shorts and Loft Film Festival. He produced feature documentary "Yes I Am: The Ric Weiland Story (2021)," narrated by Zachary Quinto, which screened at Newport Beach, Cleveland International Film Festival, and earned Special Recognition at the 35th GLAAD Media Awards in 2024. He has served on juries for Fantastic Fest, Cleveland, NFFTY, deadCenter, Nashville, Salute Your Shorts.

"Assembly Required" is Andy's narrative debut as director and writer.