MARK 
SCHIMMEL

Mark Schimmel has been directing award-winning commercials, television, short and feature films for the past 28 years. His work is conceptually driven and supported by images that communicate with emotion. He’s directed notable actors such as Eric Roberts, Claudia Christian, Rene Auberjonois, Bill Ratner, Lance Barber, Academy Award nominee, Woody Harrelson, George Strait, Anne Harris and NFL QB, Russell Wilson.

​

Mark Schimmel was born in Chicago. He studied drawing at
The Art Institute of Chicago, photography at Columbia College, and completed his BFA at PRATT Institute, New York City and his MFA at Vermont College of Fine Arts. Early in his career Schimmel designed movie posters for Miramax Films and was an artist for Walt Disney Productions.
 

Director Statement:

“Present in the moment, I give every ounce of energy and creativity to what’s in front of the camera. Each time that I step onto a set, I display integrity, intelligence and vulnerability. These are critical leadership qualities that inspire the cast, crew and entire production to support my creative vision. A director with a strong positive persona can bring a film to an entirely new level of significance.
I nurture actors, providing them with a space to perform at their very best. This means encouraging them when needed but also knowing when to stay out of their way, giving them the freedom and safety to reach deep inside themselves in order to find the truth of the character they are portraying.” – MS