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Hi! I'm Cole Schmidt, a graduate of Michigan State University with degrees in Digital Storytelling and Games and Interactive Media. I'm passionate about creativity and storytelling, especially in film writing and production. I have hands-on experience with video production, editing, and storytelling, and I'm excited to start pursuing an MFA in Screenwriting at UCLA in Fall 2025. I love working on documentary and fiction projects, and have developed skills in Adobe Suite software, camera operation, lighting setups, and color grading with Da Vinci Resolve. Traveling to London for further film studies broadened my perspective. I'm always eager to bring fresh ideas to collaborative projects in film writing and production.…Hi! I'm Cole Schmidt, a graduate of Michigan State University with degrees in Digital Storytelling and Games and Interactive Media. I'm passionate about creativity and storytelling, especially in film writing and production. I have hands-on experience with video production, editing, and storytelling, and I'm excited to start pursuing an MFA in Screenwriting at UCLA in Fall 2025. I love working on documentary and fiction projects, and have developed skills in Adobe Suite software, camera operation, lighting setups, and color grading with Da Vinci Resolve. Traveling to London for further film studies broadened my perspective. I'm always eager to bring fresh ideas to collaborative projects in film writing and production.

Cole Schmidt

Screenwriter, Video Editor, Film Producer, +2

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Hi! I'm Cole Schmidt, a graduate of Michigan State University with degrees in Digital Storytelling and Games and Interactive Media. I'm passionate about creativity and storytelling, especially in film writing and production. I have hands-on experience with video production, editing, and storytelling, and I'm excited to start pursuing an MFA in Screenwriting at UCLA in Fall 2025. I love working on documentary and fiction projects, and have developed skills in Adobe Suite software, camera operation, lighting setups, and color grading with Da Vinci Resolve. Traveling to London for further film studies broadened my perspective. I'm always eager to bring fresh ideas to collaborative projects in film writing and production.…Hi! I'm Cole Schmidt, a graduate of Michigan State University with degrees in Digital Storytelling and Games and Interactive Media. I'm passionate about creativity and storytelling, especially in film writing and production. I have hands-on experience with video production, editing, and storytelling, and I'm excited to start pursuing an MFA in Screenwriting at UCLA in Fall 2025. I love working on documentary and fiction projects, and have developed skills in Adobe Suite software, camera operation, lighting setups, and color grading with Da Vinci Resolve. Traveling to London for further film studies broadened my perspective. I'm always eager to bring fresh ideas to collaborative projects in film writing and production.

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Hi! I’m Cole Schmidt, a graduate of Michigan State University with degrees in Digital Storytelling and Games and Interactive Media. I’m passionate about creativity and storytelling, especially in film writing and production. I have hands-on experience with video production, editing, and storytelling, and I’m excited to start pursuing an MFA in Screenwriting at UCLA in Fall 2025.

I love working on documentary and fiction projects, and have developed skills in Adobe Suite software, camera operation, lighting setups, and color grading with Da Vinci Resolve. Traveling to London for further film studies broadened my perspective. I’m always eager to bring fresh ideas to collaborative projects in film writing and production.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Work Experience

Video Production Intern at MSU Federal Credit Union

April 30, 2025 - July 15, 2025

Wrote, produced, and edited internal communications videos for distribution among executives, departments, and credit union branches. Developed creative ideas for inter-departmental communications videos using high-quality equipment to produce weekly briefs, promotions, and training videos. Edited video content including graphics and animations using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Assisted in setting up and organizing a new studio, including installation of studio lighting.

Video Editor at Impact 89FM

October 31, 2024 - July 15, 2025

Edited and produced video content for a student-led radio station. Recorded and edited live music performances and interviews, working both in studio and on-site at live performances.

Editor at Michigan State University

November 30, 2023 - July 15, 2025

Collaborated alongside director and writer Troy Hale editing a documentary project focused on AI and transportation research. Edited the documentary and individual segments for use by researchers using Adobe Premiere Pro.

Producer at Michigan State University

November 30, 2023 - July 15, 2025

Promoted to producer role adding story development responsibilities. Made creative decisions during post-production. Wrote narration lines and contributed ideas for additional storylines and footage.

Professorial Assistant at Michigan State University

December 31, 2023 - July 15, 2025

Assisted Professor Amol Pavangadkar filming and editing communication department videos, editing interview footage, and set up lighting, sound, and camera equipment (2021-2022). Also assisted Professor Jeremy Bond researching game development and game engines using Unity and Unreal to evaluate their teaching effectiveness (2022-2023).