In Montpellier, actress Maïra Schmitt discusses a successful balance between professional life and quality of life
Buzzed with projects, Maïra Schmitt successfully balances filming and personal life. At 24, the actress, director, and student lives in Montpellier, a city she describes as her “cocoon.” Rooted in this peaceful city, she juggles her career and studies while enjoying the unique quality of life the southern French city offers.
Career of a dynamic young actress
Since the age of 16, Maïra Schmitt has been immersed in the world of film and series. Now 24, she returns to the series “Léo Matteï, Brigade des mineurs” on TF1, starting April 24. This return to the screen is the result of a career marked by the delicate balancing of film sets and her schooling, a challenge she overcame thanks to boundless rigor and passion. A Deep Attachment to Montpellier
Montpellier, Between Personal and Professional Life
Parisian by birth, Maïra Schmitt was captivated by Montpellier upon her arrival at the age of 15. She found a perfect balance between the relaxed lifestyle and her professional ambitions. “It’s become my bubble, my cocoon,” she confides, appreciating the charm of a city on a human scale where Parisian stress has no place.
Recently, she expressed her desire to contribute to the emergence of local audiovisual projects, emphasizing the importance of decentralizing film culture to places like Montpellier. However, Maïra regrets the lack of support from the city for her short film, a personal project close to her heart.
Towards New Professional Horizons
Directing, a Desire for Independence
In addition to her acting career, Maïra Schmitt is now turning her attention to directing. For her, stepping behind the camera is a way to express herself with a freedom rarely afforded to actors. It’s an opportunity for her to tell her own stories and make her own choices, a freedom she greatly appreciates.
Pursuing her studies and passions
Maïra is also continuing her studies, pursuing a bachelor’s degree and even considering a master’s degree in psychoanalysis. She successfully juggles her academic and professional commitments, while emphasizing the importance of enjoying what she does.
In short, Maïra Schmitt embodies a successful balance between a dynamic career and a fulfilling personal life in Montpellier. For more information on life in Montpellier, check out a recent petition to restore nighttime lighting in certain neighborhoods (here) or explore the international success of the city’s animation festival (here).