Amanda Carroll, Set Decorator, Creed

Amanda Carroll is a Set Decorator and Art Director for movies and TV shows. She has a Bachelor of Art from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. Amanda is a member of the Set Decorators Association of America and Local 52, Motion Picture Studio Mechanics. She practices Feng Shui.

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Filmography: As the World Turns, Joshua, Shutter Island, Win Win, Orange is the New Black, Creed

Set Photo from Creed

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Interview with Sheryl Blum, Hair Stylist on "O Brother, Where Art Thou?"

PWOMC: Please tell us about your work as a hair stylist on "O Brother, Where Art Thou?”

SB: I was hired by the department head hairstylist, Paul Leblanc, as a day player. That means the production had huge numbers of background performers and I was to take care of that bulk of the work while the main trailer handled the daily production of cast. 1930’s hairstyles and haircuts, less is best and small female silhouettes ...

PWOMC: What is your favorite memory about working on this film?

SB: The Coen Brothers, the entire cast, Paul LeBlanc…freakin’ magical…everyday.

PWOMC: One of the highlights of the film was George Clooney's character's obsession with his hair and his use of Dapper Dan's hair grease. How much consultation, if any, did the production crew take from you and your team about this focus area?

SB: I was the t in team so that question would be posed to Waldo Sanchez, George’s personal hairstylist. Yet everything starts with the written word and since it was a focus of the script, I’d say it was scripted first…so that would be the creation of the Coen brothers and they do their research… whether Dapper Dan was a true hair grease of the time, I’m not sure, but hair grease was popular in those days...

PWOMC:  How has the work on "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" been influential for you in your career and jobs you worked since then?

SB: Big question with a supposed expectation of greatness…Well, life in Hollywood as a hairstylist is always looking for that next gig. I prefer period hair work and have established a pretty good reputation in that respect. “O Brother,” was another gig, too short and a great memory...

PWOMC: What are your future plans or projects in your career?

SB: The twilight of my life’s work is on the horizon. Thirty years, opera, theatre, commercials, film, and television…I’m ready for a new direction.

Sheryl Blum's PWOMC Profile:
https://peoplewithobscuremoviecredits.blogspot.com/2016/11/sheryl-blum-hair-stylist-o-brother.html

Movie Toys from the 80's

Masters of the Universe (1987) -- He-Man battles against Lord Skeletor. 

Stars

Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Meg Foster

The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (1987) --  Dodger must confront the struggles of life as he is visited by the Garbage Pail Kids and intimidated by some older bullies. 

Stars

Anthony Newley, Mackenzie Astin, Phil Fondacaro

Clue (1985) -- Six guests are invited to a strange house and must cooperate with the staff to solve a murder mystery. Stars Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn

Cindy Morton, Location Manager, A Christmas Story

Cindy Morton worked in production and casting roles for multiple films. She worked on a number of Bob Clark directed films.

Set Photo from “A Christmas Story”

Filmography: Porky’s, Porky’s II: The Next Day, A Christmas Story, Johnny Mnemonic, Osmosis Jones, Shallow Hal, The Human Stain, Mona Lisa Smile

House used for “A Christmas Story.” Now a tourist attraction in Cleveland, OH.

IMDB Profile: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0607947/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr61

Filming Locations for A Christmas Story: http://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com/filming-locations/

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The Lowpriest, Cast as Indians Fan, Major League

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The Lowpriest is an actor and filmmaker who was first introduced to acting at a young age. He had a walk on appearance on television for “The Little House on the Prairie.” The Lowpriest graduated from Quincy University in Quincy, IL. His hometown and current residence is Tucson, AZ. With his real name being Clif Lowpriest, The Lowpriest’s stage name comes from a nickname given to him by three different friends, in three different cities, in the span of three weeks. None of the three knew each other and the name stuck. He was cast as a Cleveland Indians fan in the film Major League but is ironically an avid Chicago Cubs fan in real life. He acts in and directs festival films and appears in Westerns, Sci-Fi and horror films. The Lowpriest works with and tutors film students. He is a board member of IFASA (The Independent Filmmakers Association of Southern Arizona) and co-founded and and co-directs The Southern Arizona Student Film Festival. The Lowpriest is also Director at Eh Heh Productions.

Quote from The Lowpriest: “I can honestly say, no matter how hard I work or how tired I get, I have never had a bad day on set. I mean, is it possible to have a bad day on set?”

Filmography: Little House on the Prairie (TV), Can’t Buy Me Love, Major League, Stardust and the Bandit, Midnight, Roadside, Copper Creek, Copper Creek Genesis

Set Photo from “Major League”

IMDB Profile: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4068684/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t62

Autobiographical Site: https://about.me/TheLowpriest

Another Profile : https://www.stage32.com/profile/18457/about

Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/TheLowpriest

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/thelowpriest

Eh Heh Productions YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXjRqdPWWB89Oynzj5Ydgw

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Mike Ditz, Still Photographer, The Evil Dead

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Mike Ditz provided photography and various lighting and cinematography work for films mainly in the horror genre. He now owns a photography agency called Mike Ditz Photo based in Los Angeles, CA. After 14 years shooting studio work, Mike now specialize in location still and motion production, with an emphasis on automotive work. He also is doing more fine art and personal work. Mike worked closely with Bruce Campbell throughout his career.






Filmography: It’s Murder (cast and crew), The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II, The Rosary Murders, Lunatics: A Love Story, Invaluable: The True Story of an Epic Artist

IMDB Profile: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0228602/

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-ditz-8a15032

Professional Photography Site: http://www.mikeditzphoto.com

A Definitive Site with information on production and cast and crew involved in The Evil Dead: http://www.bookofthedead.ws

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Set Photo from “The Evil Dead”

Set Photo from “The Evil Dead”

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George Schembri, Caterer, Four Weddings and a Funeral

George Schembri worked as a chef and caterer on the set of a number of films. He is part of the Maltese chef tradition.

Set Photo from “Four Weddings and a Funeral”

Filmography: The Russia House, Cliffhanger,  Four Weddings and a Funeral, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, War of the Buttons, Anna Karenina, Closed Circuit

IMDB Profile: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1008069/

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