Netherlands
Marc Schmidt, with a background in film theory and practice, is a documentary director. He also freelances as a lecturer in film & narrativity, script coach and editing consultant. In his work, Marc Schmidt is driven by the exploration of the human mind. A recurring theme revolves around the concept of normalcy. His films are characterized by a blend of raw emotional storytelling and philosophical reflections.
Research into the temporal experiences during psychosis. The main question is if these experiences of time are translatable into a narrative. And if this is the case: What narrative structures are at play? UMC Utrecht, department of psychiatry Promotors: Floortje Scheepers & Linde van Schuppen
A personal film about excess, addiction and the fear of emptiness. Part of a series of documentary films about the 10 commandments, set up by EOdocs, Dutch Public Television
A film about mental health, data technology and the possibilities of prevention. In coproduction with Fuglene (No) & Clin d'oeuil (Be).
Mentoring international graduate students at the Master of Ethnography & Documentary Film at UCL in London, from initial concept to final graduate film.
Teaching, mentoring, listening, watching, doing, discussing, showing, developing, failing and trying again