Hi, I'm Christopher Schoedel. I've spent over two decades working in film, TV, and web editing, bringing stories to life with a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling. I'm fluent in industry-standard editing software like AVID, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere Pro, and I pride myself on being very computer savvy. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work on a variety of documentaries, crime series, and reality TV shows with some fantastic production companies such as Investigation Discovery, Hulu, and The Travel Channel. Whether it's cutting enthralling true crime stories or immersive documentaries, I’m dedicated to crafting compelling content that engages viewers from start to finish.

Christopher Schoedel

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Hi, I'm Christopher Schoedel. I've spent over two decades working in film, TV, and web editing, bringing stories to life with a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling. I'm fluent in industry-standard editing software like AVID, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere Pro, and I pride myself on being very computer savvy. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work on a variety of documentaries, crime series, and reality TV shows with some fantastic production companies such as Investigation Discovery, Hulu, and The Travel Channel. Whether it's cutting enthralling true crime stories or immersive documentaries, I’m dedicated to crafting compelling content that engages viewers from start to finish.

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Hi, I’m Christopher Schoedel. I’ve spent over two decades working in film, TV, and web editing, bringing stories to life with a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling. I’m fluent in industry-standard editing software like AVID, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere Pro, and I pride myself on being very computer savvy.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a variety of documentaries, crime series, and reality TV shows with some fantastic production companies such as Investigation Discovery, Hulu, and The Travel Channel. Whether it’s cutting enthralling true crime stories or immersive documentaries, I’m dedicated to crafting compelling content that engages viewers from start to finish.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Film/ TV/ Web Editor at Various Production Companies
September 1, 2002 - April 5, 2025
Edited multiple documentary and entertainment projects for high-profile networks including Investigation Discovery, Hulu, Max, Oxygen, National Geographic, and The Travel Channel. Utilized AVID, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and various Adobe Suite programs to manage post-production workflows and deliver polished content. Projects ranged from true crime series, documentaries, reality TV, to music documentaries and more, collaborating with numerous production companies including Crazy Legs Productions, Lion Television, Texas Crew Productions, Bay Films, and Optomen Productions.
Assistant Editor at Various Networks and Production Companies
September 1, 2003 - January 31, 2005
Supported the lead editors on multiple television shows including MTV’s Room Raiders, TLC’s Body Work, Discovery Health’s First Days, and others. Responsible for organizing footage, preparing editorial timelines, and ensuring smooth workflow during post production phases. Worked with major networks like MTV, TLC, and Discovery Health.
Production Assistant at Various Productions
September 30, 1999 - January 30, 2000
Assisted on film and television sets providing general support to production teams. Roles included coordination tasks, assisting crew members, and supporting smooth production operations on projects such as "Miss Wonton" and "Interstate 84."

Education

B.A Degree at State University of New York at New Paltz
September 1, 1997 - May 31, 1999
Undergraduate Study at State University of New York at Purchase
September 1, 1996 - May 31, 1997

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Healthcare
    uniE608 "Sam Brown in Asia" - The Travel Chanel
    First Act of a travel series hosted by Sam Brown.
    uniE608 "Someone You Thought You Knew" - Investigation iscovery
    Cold Open and show open of a True Crime series for ID.
    uniE608 "Grave Mysteries" - Investigation Discovery
    The cold open and episode intro of a True Crime series for ID.
    uniE608 "Chopped" - The Food Network
    Cooking competition show- introducing the contestants and starting the first challenge.
    uniE608 "Neighborhood Wars" - clip show for A&E
    Trash can dispute amongst neighbors. video videoeditor
    uniE608 "Worst Cooks in America" - The Food Network
    A cooking competition show where contestants with zero cooking experience are teamed up with professional chefs to see who can learn the most, fastest. Each episode a contestant is eliminated and the final cook, wins a prize. video videoeditor
    paper "Neighborhood Wars" clip show for A&E


    This is a sample of a viral video that was edited for a television format.

    uniE608 Social Media and Youtube editing Reel
    Let me know what kind of video you want and we can create them together! advert video videoeditor
    uniE608 Exposed: Naked Crimes- airing and streaming on Investigation Discovery
    Sample of clip show editing. videoeditor video
    uniE608 Born Evil: The Serial Killer and The Savior- ID/ Max
    This is a snippet of a series that I edited.
    uniE608 Edit Reel- Intro
    Some projects I have worked on over the years.