Charley Schwartz
Editor/President
Charley has worked for almost 30 years in the commercial film industry in Minneapolis and Los
Angeles.
Experience:
Principal Owner of schnitt, inc. 2005-present
Partner at Uppercut inc. 2001-2005
Editor-Fischer Edit 1996-2001
Editor-Straight Cut-Los Angeles 1993-1996
Editor-City Post Minneapolis 1990-1993
Clients:
Best Buy, BMW, Target, Porsche, Lexus, General Mills, Sesame Street, H&R Block
and Kmart to name a few.
Services:
In addition to extensive creative editorial experience, Charley can serve additional
roles depending on the needs of a project.
Writing:
Whether writing or concepting with creative partners at the outset of a project,
or creating something new from “buckets” of provided elements and footage,
Charley can help shape, create or re-create a story with whatever
materials are available for a given project. Editing is multi-dimensional writing…
using pictures, words, sound, music, graphic elements, pace, and the ability
to see new opportunities.
Sound Design/Music:
Always includes a considered, professional point of view on
sound design and music choices that work for the project.
DP/Documentary Style Film:
Experience shooting, writing, conducting interviews, and running small, doc-style crews.
Professional relationships Charley has enjoyed for many years are the product of trust and
successful, creative collaboration with agencies and creative partners.
Angeles.
Experience:
Principal Owner of schnitt, inc. 2005-present
Partner at Uppercut inc. 2001-2005
Editor-Fischer Edit 1996-2001
Editor-Straight Cut-Los Angeles 1993-1996
Editor-City Post Minneapolis 1990-1993
Clients:
Best Buy, BMW, Target, Porsche, Lexus, General Mills, Sesame Street, H&R Block
and Kmart to name a few.
Services:
In addition to extensive creative editorial experience, Charley can serve additional
roles depending on the needs of a project.
Writing:
Whether writing or concepting with creative partners at the outset of a project,
or creating something new from “buckets” of provided elements and footage,
Charley can help shape, create or re-create a story with whatever
materials are available for a given project. Editing is multi-dimensional writing…
using pictures, words, sound, music, graphic elements, pace, and the ability
to see new opportunities.
Sound Design/Music:
Always includes a considered, professional point of view on
sound design and music choices that work for the project.
DP/Documentary Style Film:
Experience shooting, writing, conducting interviews, and running small, doc-style crews.
Professional relationships Charley has enjoyed for many years are the product of trust and
successful, creative collaboration with agencies and creative partners.