Todd Schmidt
Directing
Biography
Born in 1967, Todd Schmidt grew up in Asbury Park, New Jersey. He attended Temple University, where he majored in broadcast journalism and served as editor-in-chief of the Temple News, graduating in 1989. While at Temple, he covered Division I sports including Paul Palmer during his Heisman Trophy runner-up season. After graduation, Schmidt returned to his hometown to cover high school sports for the local newspaper before transitioning to New York City, where he worked in advertising and marketing communications for seven years at agencies including Scali McCabe Sloves, Lowe & Partners, and Grace and Rothschild. Despite success in advertising, the long commute and time away from his family prompted him to reconsider his career path and pursue his dream of working at NFL Films. In 1997, Schmidt took an unconventional approach to landing his dream job, writing a ten-page letter to NFL Films President Steve Sabol that detailed his experience and passion for football. The letter caught Sabol's attention, and Schmidt was hired as a producer, beginning a career that has now spanned twenty-eight years. He advanced to senior producer and has become one of the most respected storytellers in sports television. Strengths include creative direction, exceptional writing ability, leadership of large production teams, and the unique capacity to transform complex football concepts into compelling narratives that resonate with fans. Schmidt has won five national Emmy Awards for his work producing content ranging from two-minute promotional spots to sixty-minute documentaries. He serves as studio producer for ESPN's "NFL Matchup," creates championship films for Super Bowl winners, and produces live content for major NFL tentpole events including the Draft, Kickoff, and Super Bowl. Notable projects include "The Duke: The Giant Life of Wellington Mara" about the legendary Giants owner, "The Complete History of the San Francisco 49ers" (2006), and numerous Super Bowl championship films including those for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, and Baltimore Ravens. Schmidt re-invented the NFL Films internship program and serves as the company's liaison to NFL Football Operations. Schmidt is a sought-after speaker who shares career advice at universities and through social media, emphasizing the importance of gaining diverse experience and demonstrating "a pattern of consistent excellence." He resides in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.
Known For
The unforgettable 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII is just part of the story of the Eagles' remarkable season. NFL Films takes you on a journey through each game: from the opening kickoff in Washington, through a 13-win regular season, leading up to the crowning glory at U.S. Bank Stadium. With sideline sound and in-game wires that put you right in the action, award winning cinematography, pulse-pounding music and exciting special features... "Super Bowl LII Champions: Philadelphia Eagles" is a piece of history for underdogs everywhere, and a must-have for every Eagles fan!
NFL Super Bowl LII Champions: The Philadelphia Eagles
Step onto the sidelines and stand with legends such as Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Bill Walsh as you watch one of the most successful teams in NFL history work its magic. From "The Alley Oop" to "The Catch", McElhenny to Montana ..."Joe the Jet" to Flash 80...Bill Walsh to George Seifert, the San Francisco 49ers boast a deep history of brilliant coaches, hard hitting defenses and high powered offenses. Now, here is a DVD collection no true 49ers fan can do without. "As Great As Gold" takes you on a tour that follows the team through the fabulous 50's, covers their resurgence in the 70's and highlights the glory years of a dynasty that won 5 Super Bowls. You'll also see the 1981 NFC Championship game, a see-saw battle which helped put the 49ers on top of the NFL's pecking order.
NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers
NFL Films brings audiences behind the scenes of the 2024 NFL Draft. Crews embedded in the draft rooms of the Bears, Commanders, Cardinals, and Rams and followed super-agent Drew Rosenhaus on his travels to see clients in three states. Catch all the action and emotion on the red carpet and backstage with NFL Network's Rich Eisen, Kaylee Hartung, Ian Rapoport, and Commissioner Roger Goodell.
NFL Draft: The Pick Is in
Believe it, Baltimore, your Ravens are once again Super Bowl Champions! With their thrilling 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, the Ravens put an exclamation point at the end of Ray Lewiss Hall of Fame career, and rode the talents of Lewis, Quarterback Joe Flacco, Tailback Ray Rice and a host of others to the second world championship in franchise history. After capturing the AFC North title for the third straight year, the Ravens topped the Colts and stunned the Broncos and Patriots on their home turf before knocking off the Niners, coached by Head Coach John Harbaughs brother, Jim, in Super Bowl XLVII. NFL Films takes you down to the sidelines, on the field and into the locker room of the world champion Ravens with exclusive access, award-winning cinematography, and pulse-pounding music. Its all here, every thrilling moment that brought the Lombardi trophy back to Baltimore!
2012 Baltimore Ravens: Super Bowl XLVII Champions
Maureen O'Hara, Andrew McLaglen, and others recollect how The Quiet Man came to be in this documentary.