Hi, I’m Cory L Schwartz — a video professional with over 20 years of experience in filming, editing and producing video. I specialize in documentary production/editing and live event video production/editing, and I have produced and directed the award-winning documentary feature The Psycodelics The Movie. I’ve published hundreds of videos applying current editing techniques and am comfortable directing a crew and actors. I excel at leading projects from concept to delivery, collaborating with clients to ensure top-quality production. My work spans freelance camera and editing work, long-form documentaries, and hosting/producing live events, all while applying strong storytelling and technical skills across multi-camera setups and post-production workflows. Portfolio: grilledcheesecory.godaddysites.com

Cory L Schwartz

Hi, I’m Cory L Schwartz — a video professional with over 20 years of experience in filming, editing and producing video. I specialize in documentary production/editing and live event video production/editing, and I have produced and directed the award-winning documentary feature The Psycodelics The Movie. I’ve published hundreds of videos applying current editing techniques and am comfortable directing a crew and actors. I excel at leading projects from concept to delivery, collaborating with clients to ensure top-quality production. My work spans freelance camera and editing work, long-form documentaries, and hosting/producing live events, all while applying strong storytelling and technical skills across multi-camera setups and post-production workflows. Portfolio: grilledcheesecory.godaddysites.com

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Hi, I’m Cory L Schwartz — a video professional with over 20 years of experience in filming, editing and producing video. I specialize in documentary production/editing and live event video production/editing, and I have produced and directed the award-winning documentary feature The Psycodelics The Movie. I’ve published hundreds of videos applying current editing techniques and am comfortable directing a crew and actors.

I excel at leading projects from concept to delivery, collaborating with clients to ensure top-quality production. My work spans freelance camera and editing work, long-form documentaries, and hosting/producing live events, all while applying strong storytelling and technical skills across multi-camera setups and post-production workflows. Portfolio: grilledcheesecory.godaddysites.com

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Work Experience

Producer/Director at The Psycodelics The Movie
January 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote, filmed, recorded, edited, and premiered the feature-length documentary The Psycodelics The Movie. Organized an year-long production process including interviews, artwork coordination, promotional material production, festival submissions, and distribution planning. Earned multiple awards including Excellence (Documentaries Without Borders) and Silver (Spotlight Documentary Awards), plus nominations for Best Director and Best First Time Filmmaker at the World Music and Independent Film Festival.
Freelance Video Professional at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance cameraman and editor producing content for a range of clients. Notable work includes the weekly Instagram series “Chris Gardner Has News,” filming and editing live performances, and producing short- and long-form documentaries, vertical promotional materials, and client-specific video content.
Producer/Director at The Grilled Cheese
January 1, 2016 - Present
Manage and produce all videos for The Grilled Cheese online media platform. Filmed hundreds of bands and musicians in multi-camera live session recordings; hosted live community events with stage production, audio, lighting, and video; managed social accounts and client outreach; directed and edited 18 episodes of The Grilled Cheese Show; produced promotional content for clients.
Owner / Entrepreneurial Leader at Cory’s LLC - Restaurant & Food Truck
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2019
Established a high-visibility performing arts venue and directed all food and beverage design and operations, including recipes, menus, branding, and service style. Led marketing efforts, licensing, expanded takeout via Uber Eats and Grubhub, and catered private events. Partnered with Sales/Marketing to craft proposals and ensured compliance with health and safety standards.

Education

MS International Hospitality Management at Baltimore International College
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
BA. Fine Arts (Video Design and Production) at University of Pennsylvania
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment