About Peter Schmidt
DIRECTOR, WRITER
Peter uses a loose, improvisational style to bring characters to life on the screen. His work often has an unpredictable, spontaneous even dangerous feel. Whether for serious drama, comedy or coaxing performances from real people, his directing style is unique and powerful.
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His improvisational work with actors gained early attention when he worked with the D-Generation comedy team on a campaign for EON-FM breakfast show, which picked up a number of awards.
Several of the high profile campaigns he directed have won international and Australian awards including TDK ‘Evolve’, the NSW Police and TNT Air Couriers.
His striking work for the Transport Accident Commission was awarded 2 Gold Lions at Cannes.
He directed the black-and-white 'HELP' campaign for NRMA Insurance which ran for 3 years, and a 6 year run for the 'Valley' campaign for Nescafe producing new spots every year for both clients.
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When he's not directing, Peter is a passionate photographer (gallery).
Longer Form Digital
Hunter Water - A Raindrop's Journey
Orica - Museum Express
Australian Wildlife Sanctuary
Peter Schmidt - Awards
International
Awards
Highlights
Cannes Gold Lion Transport Accident Commission 'Beach Road' (Grey Advertising Melbourne) Cannes Gold Lion Transport Accident Commission 'Traci P-Plate' (Grey Advertising Melbourne) Clio International Trophy for technique direction Transport Accident Commission 'Beach Road' (Grey Advertising Melbourne) New York Festivals Finalist Award NSW Police 'He 'Ain't Heavy' (Campaign Palace Sydney) New York Festivals Finalist Award Heineken 'Orchard' (Bates Singapore) Mobius Advertising Awards Nescafe Blend 43 'School Teacher' 'Ambush' (McCann Erickson Sydney) Mobius Advertising Awards Nescafe Blend 43 'This Valley' 'Home Delivery' 'Young Girl' (McCann Erickson Sydney) Mobius Advertising Awards IBM 'Computer Generation'.
Australian
Awards
Highlights
ATV Awards TDK 'Evolve' (Belgiovane Williams Mackay) ATV Awards NRMA 'Help' (Dorley Abrams Davis & Chapman) ATV Awards Transport Accident Commission 'Six O'Clock News' (Grey Advertising Melbourne) ATV Highly Commended Campaign Department of Health, Housing and Community Service 'AIDS Awareness Campaign People 1/2/3' (BAM/SSB) Australian Writers and Art Directors Association (AWARD) Bronze Pencil Best Direction Transport Accident Commission 'Beach Road' (Grey Advertising Melbourne)
Experience Film Camp
based in London, the World.
Peter Schmidt 2025