I'm a creative filmmaker and multimedia producer with 5+ years of experience in production coordination, video editing, and content creation. I deliver high-quality visual content for medical marketing, podcasts, and independent film projects, drawing on on-set experience as both crew and talent. My work has earned recognition for award-winning screenplays and a short film with official selections at major horror film festivals. I love collaborating with teams to craft engaging stories and bring ambitious ideas to life across screen, podcast, and digital media.

Maximilian M. Schmidt

I'm a creative filmmaker and multimedia producer with 5+ years of experience in production coordination, video editing, and content creation. I deliver high-quality visual content for medical marketing, podcasts, and independent film projects, drawing on on-set experience as both crew and talent. My work has earned recognition for award-winning screenplays and a short film with official selections at major horror film festivals. I love collaborating with teams to craft engaging stories and bring ambitious ideas to life across screen, podcast, and digital media.

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I’m a creative filmmaker and multimedia producer with 5+ years of experience in production coordination, video editing, and content creation. I deliver high-quality visual content for medical marketing, podcasts, and independent film projects, drawing on on-set experience as both crew and talent.

My work has earned recognition for award-winning screenplays and a short film with official selections at major horror film festivals. I love collaborating with teams to craft engaging stories and bring ambitious ideas to life across screen, podcast, and digital media.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Host & Producer at Discover the Terror Podcast
May 1, 2025 - Present
Produce and edit bi-weekly podcast episodes featuring interviews with horror creators across film, literature, and digital media. Manage end-to-end production workflow including guest outreach, recording, editing, and distribution.
Media Marketing Coordinator at Holtorf Medical Group
April 1, 2023 - March 1, 2026
Edited 50+ commercials, instructional videos, and physician interviews for high-profile medical professionals. Filmed and produced video content for medical group events and charity functions, driving social media engagement. Conducted on-camera interviews with doctors and entrepreneurs; edited materials for medical and business campaigns. Produced and managed official HMG podcast "Untreatable to Unstoppable," overseeing content strategy and post-production.
Production Assistant / Best Boy Grip / Actor at Selected Film & Video Productions
October 1, 2022 - Present
Feature Film - Junkie (2023): Portrayed main villain in PaRy Jenkins executive-produced feature film. Music Video - Kali Uchis "Moonlight" (2023): Managed talent coordination, traffic control, and set operations as Production Assistant.
Production Assistant at Summer Productions
January 1, 2016 - March 1, 2025
WebMD Produc­tions: Operated second camera and provided grip support for Dr. John Whyte interview series. The Liver Donor Transplant Summit: Managed control booth operations for live streaming event with 500+ attendees. Executed administrative tasks including data collection, document transport, and equipment logistics.
Supervisor at Lucifers Pizza
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025
Managed daily restaurant operations and supervised a team of 8+ employees. Delivered exceptional customer service and maintained 95%+ customer satisfaction ratings.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film at University of North Carolina School of the Arts - School of Film
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2022

Qualifications

ScreenCraft Horror Competition Quarterfinalist
January 1, 2024 - May 7, 2026
FilmMaTTic Horror Screenplay Awards Quarterfinalist
January 1, 2023 - May 7, 2026
Pitch Now Screenplay Competition Quarterfinalist
January 1, 2023 - May 7, 2026
Horror Haus Film Festival - Best Editing Winner
January 1, 2023 - May 7, 2026
Atlanta Horror Film Festival Official Selection
January 1, 2023 - May 7, 2026
Kevin Smith's Smodcastle Film Festival Official Selection
January 1, 2023 - May 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality