Abigail Garcia Schmidt

Abigail first began working in the Art Department in 2022, starting out as an on-set dresser for a feature-length graduate film at San Diego State University. Since then, she has worked on multiple productions as Production Designer, Art Director, Set Dresser, Prop Master, and Art Assistant — on both student films and independent productions.

She graduated summa cum laude from San Diego State in 2024, with a Bachelor of Science in Television Film, and New Media Production, and two minors in LGBTQ+ Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies.

Based in Los Angeles, she now works freelance, fulfilling a variety of different roles within the art department in production.

Contact: schmidt.ags@gmail.com

Escapist Route

Beyond her work in the art department, Abigail also dedicates time to a number of other creative pursuits. “Escapist Route” has become the name given to her collection of solo pieces, which includes written works, short films, pieces of experimental media, and more.

ESCAPIST BLOG