Danny Schmidt, Producer / Director of Photography

Quick Facts:

• Nickname: Schmidt
• Home: Originally from Salt Lake City, currently residing in Fort Collins, Colorado
• What got you into filmmaking? My first foray into filmmaking was in high school when my friends and I would shoot and edit skateboard videos. I will date myself here, but our original editing setup involved two VCRs…
• How did you first meet Nikki? I first met Nikki in Bozeman, Montana, when producers Jaime Jacobsen, Charles Dye, and Rick Smith asked me to come run around with Nikki on the trails with my Stedicam.
• Why did you become involved in Nikki’s Long Trail expedition / the making of the film? Nikki is an awesome person and I immediately felt that the story had potential. I really enjoy working wtih Jaime, Rick, and Charles and I was just really stoked that they wanted me to help!
• Biggest inspiration: My Mom

• Biggest fear: Awkward social situations
• Favorite food on a shoot / in the field: Coffee and gummy worms
• Proudest moment: Turning 30
• 3 things people should know about you: I wanted to be a professional skateboarder, I love the Utah Jazz, I might be funnier than I look.
• Ambition / What’s next? Stay healthy, keep learning, and have a good time.