Maximilian Schmige

Where did the adults go? A family drama feature film directed by Academy Award nominated @courtneynmarsh and producer @jerry.franck Cinematography by @maxschmige Filmed on @arri with @panavisionofficial lenses Follow @wdtagfilm for more #featurefilm #cinematography #dplife #setlife #filmmaking #arrialexa #panavision #womeninfilm

Pandora Season 2 trailer from The CW. Coming soon! October 4 at 8pm. Don’t miss it. #pandoracw @pandoraseries #thecw #scifiseries #tvshow

Our new show, “Call Me Your Boy”, will be released worldwide on April 28th at 9:00 AM LA time. This is a story about dreams, love, music, and courage. I hope it reminds everyone that no matter what challenges life gives us, or what difficulties we are facing, those moments are temporary. Everything will pass. And there will be someone who fights through every obstacle to find you. Someone who does not care about your past, but only cherishes and loves you for who you are now. I also hope everyone who watches this story can feel: you are worthy of love. You are worthy of chasing your dreams. You are worthy of everything you long for. Regardless of age, regardless of status. This show is dedicated to the one who is still struggling but refuses to give up on your dreams, and to the one who still chooses to believe in love, even after everything life has put you through. I also want to give a special thank you to everyone who took part in this project. This film truly belongs to all of us. Nate @natewsmith_ wrote us pages of thoughtful script notes. The director @thepallier , DP @maxschmige , and I met in person to imagine, discuss, and refine so many details. On set, while shooting the first episode, we filmed six different versions of the ending lines. Everyone there contributed their ideas and creativity, and in the end, we chose one version that is very different from the original script. During one emotional scene where @chena_verony ‘s character Victoria breaks down, she cried so deeply that she could barely stop. She truly gave her love, vulnerability, and emotions to this role without holding anything back. A good story is born from everyone’s love, effort, and dedication. In that sense, I truly believe this is a very good piece of work, because it carries so much sincerity, hard work, and heart from so many people. @thepallier @maxschmige @chena_verony @natewsmith_ @calliemaxson @jeffviolette @oddbugg @aviswrentmore @ashleylylyly @jess.klyn @rosio_sld @andrechesini @calliemaxson @taytayschulte @kellyybelly @mcqueenscript @barauskas_gaffer @olegolden @aleksjovic9 @rishabhdudhedia @robriv3rs @kimo_liqimo #vertical #romance #dramawave #love

That’s a wrap on another show and another dive into the new world of vertical storytelling. People always ask, “Why vertical? Why not just turn the phone sideways?” Because it’s not just an aspect ratio. It’s a whole new language: new pacing, new story structure, new ways to frame emotions. And audiences are responding. The industry keeps evolving, and I love pushing into new formats to stay sharp, curious, and ahead of the curve. This show we are using two @reddigitalcinema RED V-Raptors, @dzofilm Catta Ace zooms and @dji LiDAR system. Pictured are director @thepallier , camera operator @dannakinsky AC @kthompson888 and gaffer @barauskas_gaffer . #dplife #setlife #cinematography #verticals #shortdramas

Check out the fun BTS video of Group 3, of our Medical Procedural Workshop 1, shooting their scene! 🩺 Director @freshfreckles Actor @heatherkateduncan Actor @jasmine_delafuente Actor @lifewithranela DP @maxschmige Writer @latinadirector 📍 @heritagepropsla 🎥 BTS shot & edited by @_ricky.lopez Check out @ladirectorslab to see their official scene that was shot, edited and screened in our next post! 👉🏼 Interested in joining our next workshop? Head to the link in bio to sign up for our email list & find out when our next workshop will be! ✨🎬 #LADirectorsLab #MedicalProceduralWorkshop #DirectorWorkshop #filmworkshop #refineyourcraft #filmmakerworkshop #practiceyourcraft

Check out the fun BTS video of Group 1, of our Medical Procedural Workshop 1, shooting their scene! 🩺 Director @peyton_skelton_filmmaker Actor @noa_lev_ari Actor @monicadelopez_ Actor @alpharaoh DP @maxschmige Writer @luckypunk1 📍 @heritagepropsla 🎥 BTS shot & edited by _ricky.lopez Check out @ladirectorslab to see their official scene that was shot, edited and screened in our next post! 👉🏼 Interested in joining our next workshop? Head to the link in bio to sign up for our email list & find out when our next workshop will be! ✨🎬 #LADirectorsLab #MedicalProceduralWorkshop #DirectorWorkshop #filmworkshop #refineyourcraft #filmmakerworkshop #practiceyourcraft

#Director Courtney Marsh (@courtneynmarsh ) takes us #behindthescenes on her debut feature, ‘Where Did the Adults Go?’ (@wdtagfilm ). Head to the link in our bio to watch the film in its limited week-long run on Youtube, in partnership with The Ehlers Danlos Society (@ehlers.danlos ), free and fully accessible with captions and audio description. 🎥 Marsh tells us, “For ‘Where Did the Adults Go?’, #cinematographer Maximilian Schmige (@maxschmige ) [and I] selected the #Panavision Ultra Speed Primes lenses for versatility and vintage feel. Shot in only ten days with a limited budget and crew, the adaptability of Easy Rig handheld and Panavision's lens characteristics offered flexibility, speed and out-the-gate visual texture. We worked on a very tight schedule, and our gear not only supported the efficiency we needed, but also the way we wanted to tell the story – with honesty and intimacy. What mattered most to me was creating an environment where the actors felt safe enough to be vulnerable, so their truths could come through. Fluctuating perspectives were key to portraying our three leads without judgment, which was especially important when incorporating Carey Cox’s (@careyleighcox ) disability as her lived reality rather than something to be singled out.” #DP Schmige adds, "Authentic disability representation starts with how you frame the subject and the Easy Rig allowed the camera to meet her gaze, rather than look down on it, when she was using her wheelchair, for example. Furthermore, the Ultra Speed's distinct optical traits shaped the film’s tone and texture, matching lens behavior to lighting conditions and raw, emotional story arcs. With such a small window to shoot, every choice carried weight. Panavision gave us the confidence to take risks, and those risks are what gave the film its voice.”

Where Did the Adults Go? @wdtagfilm is now available to stream for free until October 14, thanks to a special partnership with @ehlers.danlos . This powerful indie drama, centered on disability advocacy and family reckoning, owes its heart and vision to director @courtneynmarsh and producer @jerry.franck , whose dedication brought the story to life. This independent film is a remarkable example of what can be achieved with limited resources. Smart creative choices and a clear artistic vision can carry a story far beyond its constraints. Director Courtney Marsh deserves special recognition for crafting a film that’s both intimate and resonant, showing how powerful storytelling emerges when you trust your instincts and lean into what’s possible. Deep gratitude also to @m_p_carter and the team at @panavisionofficial for their generous support, and to the incredible cast and crew whose talent and commitment made every frame resonate. Gaffer @ohyouyanceyhuh key grip @full.of.spiders 1st Ac @ronbahara 2nd @zikohl color by @colorbybrodie Starring @careyleighcox @amadeusserafini @carson_maccormac @samantharosebaldwin Don’t miss this limited release. Watch it now on @youtube , help spread the word, and checkout my cinematography work! Link in bio #wheredidtheadultsgo #wdtagfilm #featurefilm #movie #setlife #femaledirector #womeninfilm #cinematography #setlife #dplife #filmmaker #acting #camera #panavision #arrialexa #cinema #filmmakers #independentfilm #freemovie #youtube #streaming #ultraspeeds #photography

Bluescreen boat scene on stage for @goforgrandma Checkout the new trailer on their Instagram page and website #setlife #redvraptor #redcamera #dplife #cinematography #filmmaking #vfx #sfx

LED volume filming at Lux Machina in Los Angeles with RED V-Raptor and Atlas Anamorphic Primes. #setlife #dplife #cinematography #filmmaking #anamorphic #atlasanamorphics #redcamera #reduser #redvraptor #ledwall #volumetric #luxmachina

On set with @weareofficialla for Disney. Camera operating for @dustinpearlman on this one. Rocking the @proaimglobal flycam with placid stabilizer. @sonycine and @laowa.cine #setlife #dplife #filmmaking #cinematography #documentary Photo 📸 @jiro_sc

First time trying out the new RED Raptor Vista Vision 8K. Arri Signature Primes. Best of both worlds? #setlife #dplife #reduser #redraptor #cinematography #filmmaking #arri #arrisignatureprimes