KELSEY L. SCHMITT is a writer, director, cinematographer and photographer based in Atlanta, GA.

Kelsey graduated from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media in 2020 and earned a Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television, and Digital Media from the University of Georgia in 2023.

Beginning her career as a freelance photographer, Kelsey photographed weddings, graduations, and local bands in the Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Atlanta areas. In 2018, she interned as an assistant post-production editor at the Emmy award-winning student production agency, The Center for Public Television. In February 2023, Kelsey photographed a spring collection line of accessories and apparel for Peepal People, a South Asian-owned hot sauce company based in Atlanta, GA.

While pursuing her MFA, Kelsey wrote and directed four short films, also serving as the cinematographer and camera operator for an additional five projects. These films are poised to make waves on the festival circuit in 2024. In August 2023, Kelsey completed post-production on her latest short films, "Between You and Me" and "Chessboxer," where she worked as both the writer-director and producer-cinematographer, respectively. She had the honor of collaborating with esteemed institutions like the Georgia Film Academy and industry guild members, including DGA, SAG-AFTRA, and SAG, on these productions.

Post-graduation, Kelsey embarks on her latest venture—an intimate documentary chronicling the life of former Guadalcanal Diary bassist, Rhett Crowe. As her short films journey through the festival circuit, Kelsey is excited to continue creating visuals and telling stories with filmmakers, sauciers, musicians, athletes, and artists of all kinds.

For all freelance inquiries, collaborations, or just to connect, please don’t hesitate to send a message ⟶ kelseyschmitt1231@gmail.com