Stemming from the high-adrenaline world of downhill skateboarding, Parker Schmidt’s pursuits in filmmaking are entangled in elevating the everyday in automotive, fashion, and sports commercials. Currently residing in Los Angeles, Schmidt is constantly in search for the nearest alpine lake, surf break, or scenic backcountry, by his preferred mode of offroading, this young director infuses every project he undergoes with a spirit of determined excitement to bring it to the next caliber.