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Patrick Schmitt

Summary

Professional filmmaker and Content Creator ready to deliver impactful visual storytelling. Strong background in writing, directing, and editing with focus on collaborative team efforts and meeting project goals. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in visual composition, social media trends, post-production techniques, culture awareness. Known for creative vision and lighthearted, easy-to-work-with attitude. Collectively garnered over 1 million views on Youtube and 26.8k likes on TikTok.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Filmmaker, Content Creator

Self Employed
01.2017 - Current
  • Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to overcome challenges faced during the filmmaking process.
  • Utilized lighting, camera angles and movement to create visual styles of films.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure all projects were completed within financial constraints.
  • Established a positive working atmosphere on set that fostered collaboration among cast, crew, and production staff members alike.
  • Maintained an organized archive of all raw footage, edited sequences, project files, contracts and other relevant documents for future reference.
  • Managed Crowdfunding Campaigns
  • Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew, and cast members and obtaining permits.
  • Directed actors and crews to create vision for films and bring scripts to life.
  • Wrote scripts by creating stories and dialogue for films to establish plots and characters.
  • Obtained a cumulative 1,089,802 views on YouTube
  • Obtained a cumulative 26.8k likes on TikTok

Freelance Film & Television Production Assistant

Self Employed
05.2018 - Current
  • Communicated with Directors and Producers to achieve project goals and deadlines
  • Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
  • Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
  • Maintained a safe and clean work environment, contributing to overall team productivity.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.

Freelance Photography

Self Employed
06.2013 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled with cameras, lenses, and lighting equipment
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Ghostwriter

Self Employed Writer
02.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality written content tailored to their specific needs.
  • Increased client retention rates through consistent delivery of exceptional writing services.
  • Adapted writing styles to suit various target audiences, generating more effective communication results.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
12-2020

High School Diploma -

Trinity High School
Louisville, KY
05-2016

Skills

  • Creative, visual storytelling
  • Social media management
  • Photo and video editing
  • Content creation
  • Storyboarding
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Film directing
  • Camera operation
  • Exceptional writing
  • Content strategy

Accomplishments

2019 'People's Choice Award' Recipient for Music Video Contest

2020 Fault Line Film Festival Acceptee

Timeline

Ghostwriter

Self Employed Writer
02.2022 - Current

Freelance Film & Television Production Assistant

Self Employed
05.2018 - Current

Freelance Filmmaker, Content Creator

Self Employed
01.2017 - Current

Freelance Photography

Self Employed
06.2013 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production

Western Kentucky University

High School Diploma -

Trinity High School

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