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Hi, I'm Cait Schmitz, a Brooklyn-based filmmaker, photographer, and production professional with hands-on experience in camera departments, video and social media production, and on-set coordination. I collaborate well with directors, producers and crews, bring ideas to life from concept to screen, and thrive in fast-paced environments that demand creativity and reliability.…

Cait Schmitz

Cinematographer, Photographer, Videographer, +6

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Hi, I'm Cait Schmitz, a Brooklyn-based filmmaker, photographer, and production professional with hands-on experience in camera departments, video and social media production, and on-set coordination. I collaborate well with directors, producers and crews, bring ideas to life from concept to screen, and thrive in fast-paced environments that demand creativity and reliability.…

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Cait Schmitz, a Brooklyn-based filmmaker, photographer, and production professional with hands-on experience in camera departments, video and social media production, and on-set coordination.

I collaborate well with directors, producers and crews, bring ideas to life from concept to screen, and thrive in fast-paced environments that demand creativity and reliability.

Skills

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Video/Photo Assistant at Dedo Vabo

February 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021

Assisted for band management (forming LLC, organization of gigs).

Video/Art Intern at Dedo Vabo

February 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021

Assisted with all aspects of photo/video production. General assistant work (handling phones, file organization, various errands, scheduling/travel, social media). Assisted for band management (forming LLC, organization of gigs).

Social Media Coordinator at Fabulousyarn.com

September 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021

Created and managed social media content for Ithaca multimedia team; produced posts for on-campus events and off-campus activities.

Social Media Coordinator at Fabulousyarn.com / Cait Schmitz Equipment Center

September 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021

Created posts and managed social media content for Ithaca-based audiences; coordinated content across platforms to drive engagement.

Multimedia Photographer at Ithaca College

September 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020

Took and edited photos/videos for social media posts. Created posts that audiences could identify/engage with on various social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok).

Video/Photo Assistant at Marcus Haney

February 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019

Took & edited photos for the Ithaca multimedia team for various events on & off campus.

Video/Art Intern at Dedo Vabo

February 1, 2019 - April 30, 2019

Volunteer / Usher at Sundance Film Festival

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Assisted in set builds, videography/photography, various errands, and scheduling/organization for Coachella art installation.

Volunteer at Sundance Film Festival

January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019

Collected and counted ballots, scanned tickets, maintained crowd control, ushered patrons into theaters; Assisted in set builds, videography/photography, various errands, and scheduling/organization for Coachella art installation.

Office Assistant at ProCam

June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018

Distributes portable audio, motion picture, photography and video production equipment used by students, faculty, and staff. Trained and certified on advanced cameras (e.g., RED Weapon) and provided two-hour camera training sessions.

Technical Operator at ProCam

August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2020

Full-time Camera Loader for multiple productions including Dying for Sex (Hulu FX), Girls on the Bus (HBO Max), Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (HBO Max), American Love Story (FX); On-call Loader for And Just Like That (HBO Max), The Crowded Room (Apple TV), Law & Order (NBC), The Beauty (FX); 1st AC for Coca Cola/Regal Films Competition Commercial Shoot; Provided camera training sessions for students and faculty.

Technical Operator (Pro) at ProCam

August 1, 2017 - May 31, 2020

Full-time Camera Loader for multiple productions including Dying for Sex (Hulu FX), Girls on the Bus (HBO Max), Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (HBO Max), American Love Story (FX); On-Call Camera Loader for And Just Like That (HBO Max), The Crowded Room (Apple TV), Law & Order (NBC), The Beauty (FX); 1st AC for Coca Cola/Regal Films Competition; Videographer for Cayuga Sound Festival; Cinematographer for Park Production Company in Ithaca, NY.

Theater Usher / Production Support at Local Theater / Festival

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2025

Collected and counted ballots, scanned tickets, maintained crowd control, ushered patrons into theaters; attended panels, screenings and Q&As with filmmakers.