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I'm Abigail Schindler, a multimedia producer and technical operator with over five years of experience in documentary storytelling, live production, and studio environments. I specialize in cinema camera systems, high-end field audio, and complex lighting setups, bringing a calm, resourceful approach to shoots under pressure. I'm certified in Adobe Premiere Pro and focus on documentary filmmaking and short-form content. I thrive on translating data-driven stories into compelling visuals through collaboration with students and partners.…I'm Abigail Schindler, a multimedia producer and technical operator with over five years of experience in documentary storytelling, live production, and studio environments. I specialize in cinema camera systems, high-end field audio, and complex lighting setups, bringing a calm, resourceful approach to shoots under pressure. I'm certified in Adobe Premiere Pro and focus on documentary filmmaking and short-form content. I thrive on translating data-driven stories into compelling visuals through collaboration with students and partners.

Abigail Schindler

Director of Photography, Documentary Filmmaker, Camera Operator, +6

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I'm Abigail Schindler, a multimedia producer and technical operator with over five years of experience in documentary storytelling, live production, and studio environments. I specialize in cinema camera systems, high-end field audio, and complex lighting setups, bringing a calm, resourceful approach to shoots under pressure. I'm certified in Adobe Premiere Pro and focus on documentary filmmaking and short-form content. I thrive on translating data-driven stories into compelling visuals through collaboration with students and partners.…I'm Abigail Schindler, a multimedia producer and technical operator with over five years of experience in documentary storytelling, live production, and studio environments. I specialize in cinema camera systems, high-end field audio, and complex lighting setups, bringing a calm, resourceful approach to shoots under pressure. I'm certified in Adobe Premiere Pro and focus on documentary filmmaking and short-form content. I thrive on translating data-driven stories into compelling visuals through collaboration with students and partners.

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I’m Abigail Schindler, a multimedia producer and technical operator with over five years of experience in documentary storytelling, live production, and studio environments. I specialize in cinema camera systems, high-end field audio, and complex lighting setups, bringing a calm, resourceful approach to shoots under pressure.

I’m certified in Adobe Premiere Pro and focus on documentary filmmaking and short-form content. I thrive on translating data-driven stories into compelling visuals through collaboration with students and partners.

Work Experience

Director / Lead Director of Photography at Outer Banks Documentary Project

January 1, 2025 - Present

Led a collaborative documentary team in capturing high-stakes interviews and B-roll focused on rural community resilience; managed all technical troubleshooting for film students in the field, resolving equipment issues under limited resource conditions; coordinated with policy students to translate complex social data into a compelling visual narrative.

Intern at Cinespace Studios

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Provided critical grip and electric support for major productions including The Summer I Turned Pretty, Waterfront, The Runarounds, and Zoey 102; executed technical repair and testing workflows for professional LED and HMI lighting systems; maintained inventory integrity for large-scale gear orders and lighting setups.

Freelance | Documentary Filmmaker & Editor

January 1, 2020 - Present

Directed and edited short-form content for Instagram and TikTok, utilizing AI storytelling to drive marketing engagement; produced mini-features for organizations, focusing on high-impact, purpose-driven narratives; awarded for directing, shooting, and writing in the 48 Hour Film Festival.

Production Assistant at Crazy Duck Productions

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Operated cameras and lighting for live-streaming events and field shoots; supported audio capture and provided post-production editing services.