DEBORAH ARNOLD BROWN (debbie@pwpvideo.com)
is a Writer, Producer, Director and Editor for PWP. Deborah received
her degree in Anthropology and History from Hofstra University and
later attended the Anthropology Film Center where she was trained in
documentary filmmaking. Deborah has had her work aired on the local PBS
series Philadelphia Stories and chosen as an official selection for The
New York Independent International Film Festival. Beyond documentary
and historical documentary, Deborah's work included nonprofits, even
prior to joining the PWP team in 2008.
PAT GANLEY (pat@pwpvideo.com)
is PWP’s Director of Postproduction. Pat has been working with PWP
since 2005. He is the lead editor for all of our in house projects.
Pat's production experiences include working as an assistant director,
camera operator, and as a sound recordist. Pat's postproduction palette
includes editing a wide variety of projects, including short form
fiction pieces, documentaries, and promotional videos. His technical
abilities include editing, graphic design, and DVD authoring. Pat holds
a degree in film and media arts from Temple University's School of
Communications and Theater.
DAVE LAMM (dave@pwpvideo.com)
became the Director of Production at PWP in 2008. He is an experienced
camera operator and editor, and he does 2D and 3D graphics and
animation. Dave received his Film and Video degree from Penn State, and
ever since has worked both freelance and full-time for motion picture
and production companies in the Philadelphia area. He approaches each
project from a fresh creative and technical perspective, but is never
afraid to get his hands dirty in the process. He tries to be the Mike
Rowe of production and post!
TOM MACOY (tom@pwpvideo.com
) started working at PWP in early 2006, and his skills have made him a valuable
asset. He works as a DP, Steadicam operator, technical director, editor,
cameraman, and network guru for the company. Tom’s work on PWP’s IT is
essential to the smooth operation of aspects of nearly every project. Trouble
shooting in the field and in the office, Tom has become one of the key go to
guys for PWP. Tom received a B.S. in Film/Video Production from Drexel
University as well as minors in Digital Media and Scriptwriting.
ABBY ROGERS (abby@pwpvideo.com) has been the Production Office Coordinator for Primitive World Productions since 2010.
She is a transplant from the Midwest, having moved to Philadelphia from
Michigan in 2004. Prior to coming on staff, she freelanced in the
commercial and feature film world. She is happy to be applying her experience on a permanent basis, and working with PWP's diverse client base. Abby likes to bring in delicious baked goods for the entire staff.
MICHAEL SCHWEISHEIMER (michael@pwpvideo.com), Owner and Executive Producer of Primitive World Productions, is an award winning Philadelphia-based filmmaker with
19
years experience behind the camera. He has been involved in the
creation of over 100 films and videos ranging from corporate training
and promotional projects to television commercials and feature films. Michael
founded Primitive World Productions in 2000 with an emphasis on
nonprofit organizations, helping them to convey their missions to the
public through video communication. He enjoys consulting, speaking, and
teaching about the intersection between nonprofits, education, and
green organizations with video production, and advocates for its most
judicious and effective uses. Michael holds a degree in film and media
arts from Temple University's School of Communications and Theater.
Michael's own volunteer work includes serving on several boards of
directors. He is the Treasurer for nonprofit organizations the
Concord School House and the
Hood Cemetery. He is also the Secretary for the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District, as well as a board member of
Historic Germantown.
MELISSA WAYNE (melissa@pwpvideo.com)
has been working for PWP since 2001 focusing on all things visual: Art
Direction, Styling, Costume Design, and Hair/Makeup. Melissa has over
25 years of professional experience as a designer in theater, dance,
and more recently video. Melissa has an MFA from Syracuse University
and a BS from Skidmore College, both in Design and Technical Theater.
In addition to visuals, Melissa also spends a great deal of time in the
office, assisting Michael, and using her research and writing skills as
well as her visual talents to lend a hand on an assortment of tasks.