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The Most Famous Star I’ve Worked With

December 18, 2009 by Deb Leave a Comment

When you work in the film industry, you inevitably hear the question: “So, who have your worked with?” This question, of course, really means: “Which Stars have you worked with that I know really well, and totally admire?” Yes, I have worked with many Stars over the years. Some have been more famous than others. Some […]

Filed Under: About Deb Patz, Life Tagged With: christmas, maniac mansion

Pumpkin Carving Contest On Set

October 9, 2009 by Deb 3 Comments

With pumpkin season upon us, I remember a year I hosted a pumpkin carving contest on set. The parent company wanted to have multiple carved pumpkins for their (amazing and one-of-a-kind) halloween party, so we supplied the production with a collection of pumpkins, and we held a contest. As host, I knew I wouldn’t have […]

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: halloween, maniac mansion

Keychain Clapboard

June 19, 2009 by Deb Leave a Comment

The shot had to start really close on the food buffet, and then pull out for the action of scene. Sure we could start with the camera on wide angle, use the clapboard, and then reset the camera for that extreme close-up beginning… but all that takes precious film-rolling-thru-the-camera time. Sure we could tail-slate – using […]

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Hello!

April 4, 2009 by Deb Leave a Comment

Hello and welcome! I’ve just celebrated my 12-year anniversary in print with my book Film Production Management 101. Wow! Having worked on Maniac Mansion which started with Episode #1 “10th Anniversary Special” – the cast reminiscing their 10 (fictitious) years on the air – I figure starting a blog on my 12th anniversary pretty much […]

Filed Under: About Deb Patz Tagged With: maniac mansion, pm101

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