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Equipment - Rental
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Our People
Owner:
| Doug Smith |
| Doug@pce-atlanta.com |
| Doug graduated from the University of Alabama in 1975 with a BA degree in Broadcasting and Film. Promptly after moving to Atlanta he worked at PS-A for two years as their Equipment Rental Manager. In 1978, Doug began his freelancing career in the film production industry. Through the next twenty years he did a wide assortment of jobs to include Camera Rigging, Lighting, Gaffer, Assistant Directing, and Cinematographer. After designing and building camera cars in the early 1980's, he created the beginnings of PC&E as a production consulting service as well as a Film and Video equipment rental provider. Doug enjoys boating, fishing, and traveling with Deb in their RV along with their faithful Yorkie companions, Lexie and Mac. |
Management:
| Randy Nappier |
| RandyN@pce-atlanta.com |
| Randy is an old timer at PC&E. He started working with Doug and Lucy over 20 years ago. With Doug freelancing, he was a one-man show for our growing rental house. Randy is a Georgia native and attended UGA university. He has always enjoyed the casual people and the furious pace of productions. Randy says he has heard it all. Randy enjoys coaching soccer and playing video games (badly) with his son Zack. He also likes playing golf 2 or 3 times a year! |
| Mark Wofford |
| Mark@pce-atlanta.com |
Mark has over twenty years experience in the film business. He started on the freelance side working as a Production Assistant and eventually worked as a First AD. After years of freelancing Mark spent six years at CineFilm, the local motion picture lab. He came to PC&E in August 2005 and brought with him a wealth of experience in many facets of the film industry. Mark is dedicated to maintaining the high level of equipment and service that people have come to expect from PC&E. In his personal time, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and kids and listening to music. |
Marketing Department:
| Loren Smith |
| Loren@pce-atlanta.com |
Loren attended the Art Institute of Atlanta where she studied interior design, and finally discovered that wasn’t her niche. She then became a certified petnurse at Banfield the Pet Hospital, where she took on tasks from vaccinating pets to assisting with surgery. She has been working as Sales Manager of the sales department for two years, and has recently changed positions as a Business and Marketing Associate. In her spare time she enjoys her three year old son, Andre, and hanging out at home. |
Accounting Department:
| Lucy Smith |
| Lucy@pce-atlanta.com |
| Lucy moved to the Atlanta area in 1974 while freelancing on commercial shoots as a hair/makeup artist. She was one of the founding employees at PC&E and has been with the company for 22 years. She has always loved the fast paced atmosphere and the closeness of the PC&E "Family". Lucy says she has seen a lot of changes over the years, but PC&E is still going strong. She handles accounts payable, human resources and is a company officer. In her spare time she enjoys her family and friends, exercising, reading, and her cat. |
| Erin Murphy |
| Erinm@pce-atlanta.com |
| Erin is a native of Atlanta and has been in the accounting field for 16 years. She has been with PC&E for 6 years and finds refreshing the casual and at times chaotic atmosphere of the industry |
Reception:
| Dawn Dye |
| dawn@pce-atlanta.com |
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Dawn was born and raised on the island of Oahu. She left the island to attend the University of Tulsa and while living in Oklahoma decided to go to cosmetology school and get her Maters Cosmetology License. She returned back to Oahu for a few years before moving to Atlanta, Georgia. Dawn worked at VTA, Inc. – a post production house for 12 years as an Executive Assistant / Customer Service Representative before joining the PC&E team. Dawn has two teenagers that she loves spending time with. She stays busy going to all the sports activities that both of them participate in along with volunteering their time with Habitat For Humanity and the Lawrenceville Co-Ops through their church. Dawn’s favorite time of the year is Fall – she loves watching football every Sunday, having the cool crisp air outside and the holidays right around the corner. |
Camera Department:
Manager:
| Paul O'Daniel |
| paul@pce-atlanta.com |
| Paul has been in the production industry since the early 1980's. He first worked for the Atlanta legend, Jerry Crowder at PS-A as a camera technician. Later as a freelance Cam-Remote tech, Paul worked on a number of projects including: The Inauguration of President Bush (the first one) for CBS, "Driving Miss Daisy", "The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus Special" for CBS, Music videos for Journey, Ozzy Osbourne, Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton, and toured with Stevie Wonder for the "In Square Circle" US tour. Paul then joined PC&E in 1989.Paul has been married to Tina for too many years to count and lives in South Fulton county with their dog and their dog's five cats. Paul spends his spare time playing drums in a band and is planning to quit PC&E as soon as the band "makes it big". |
Camera Tech:
| Rob Bock |
| Rob@pce-atlanta.com |
| Rob was born in Cape May, New Jersey and moved to the Atlanta area in 1974. He graduated from Henderson High School, and then spent 4 years in the USN as an aviation structural mechanic stationed in Pensacola, FL. working on various types of military aircraft. After an honorable discharge, Rob returned to the Atlanta area to attend MBI for a degree in videography. He got into the film industry through AFER and has been tecking film cameras ever since. Rob is married with two great children, Jordon a girl and Vance a boy. Rob's spare time is spent woodworking, boating, wine tasting, and cooking fine dinners for friends and family. |
| Billy Tuttle |
| billyt@pce-atlanta.com |
| William "Billy" Tuttle arrived at PC&E in the spring of 1998 as a camera technician. Billy had 13 years of previous experience with film cameras, remote heads and Steadicams at Production Services Atlanta and Victor Duncan/Panavision. This made him a perfect fit to meet the needs of PC&E's expanding Film and High Definition Camera rental services.Billy believes his friendly attitude and attention to detail help fulfill PC&E's goals of providing first class quality equipment. Billy makes sure PC&E has dependable and reliable cameras throughout the Southeastern United States and abroad. Billy's passions along with cinematography and videography are the construction of flight simulators, downhill skiing, cycling and spending time with his dog, Jack. |
| Cait Rockwell |
| Cait@pce-atlanta.com |
Cait made her debut in the entertainment industry as a classical ballerina. Piqued by her interest in the physics behind dance, she set out to make her first film. It was love. From then on, film was all she could think about. Cait went to the North Carolina School of the Arts to study cinematography under the tutelage of John LeBlanc; David Elkins, SOC; Tom Ackerman, ASC; and “Dollar Bill” McCord. While in film school , she freelanced as a camera assistant and filmed documentaries for Up With People, NCSA Summer Performance Festival, and Happy Birthday America. Cait loves living in Atlanta, and especially enjoys her commute in Atlanta traffic. In her spare time, she loves baking and listening to classical music, primarily trumpet. |
| Stephen Kirkpatrick |
| stephenk@pce-atlanta.com |
| Stephen is a camera technician at PC&E working mainly in the HD and video camera department. He graduated from Chattahoochee Technical College in 2006 with a degree in Entertainment Technology. Stephen has been working at PC&E since December, 2005. In his free time, Stephen has shot college basketball games for both Kennesaw State University and Georgia State University. |
Stage Department:
Manager:
Stage Support:
Lighting & Grip Department:
Managers
| Steve Sonsini |
| Steve@pce-atlanta.com |
| Stage Manager Steve Sonsini has moved to L&G rentals. He has been with PC&E since his arrival to Atlanta in 1996. After spending some time prepping gear in the Lighting and Grip warehouse, he jumped at the chance to better serve PC&E's clients through a position in the L&G Department. Steve's hands-on approach to customer service means you can find him doing everything. He is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure you are completely satisfied with your rental. Steve spends his spare time detailing his vintage Cadillacs, and out "junkin" for treasures to add to his many diverse collections. |
| Jon Omps |
| Jon@pce-atlanta.com |
| A native of Fairfax, Jon earned a degree in Video and Film production in 1997 at The Art Institute of Atlanta. Ever since he was about twelve years old, he has been interested in being a musician and enjoy playing guitar and bass guitar. He also enjoys a wide range of music including jazz and rock, documentary movies, bike riding, drawing and fishing. His personal goal here at PC&E is to gain as much experience and knowledge and out the production side of films, commercials and all aspects of the business. |
Warehouse Manager:
| George (Gonzo) Dunlap |
| george@pce-atlanta.com |
George earned his degree in Film and Television in 2009 from The Savannah College of Art and Design. He enjoys all aspects of film, from working on set to learning about film history, He hopes to learn as much as he can about the lighting and grip department through the people around him and from hands on experience. Some of George’s hobbies include juggling, unicycling, and tightrope walking. One day he plans on running away and joining the circus.
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Warehouse:
Nick Schwartz |
Gabriel Botet |
Aaron Hendrickson |
Philip Gorbachov |
Repair Department:
| Fred Houghton |
| Fred@pce-atlanta.com |
| Fred spent thirteen years working for Atlanta’s legendary Jerry Crowder of PSA. He’s done just about everything in the production business, from genny, crane, Brute Arc operator to Truck Driver. In 1998 he brought his experience to PC&E reinforcing the strength of our Repair and Generator departments. He lives in Hapeville and enjoys outdoor activities with his wife and two dogs. |
| Demario Ransom |
| Demario@pce-atlanta.com |
| Demario, an Atlanta native, earned a degree in Electronics and Computer Technology from DeVry University in Decatur, GA. He came to PC&E in 2006 to gain more experience in the Electronics field. As a Technician, along with other duties, he repairs ballast, light fixtures, and header cables. He enjoys his job and co-workers and loves the small, family-oriented environment. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, girlfriend, and dog. |
| Alan Martin |
| Alan@pce-atlanta.com |
| Alan has been with PC&E since 1990. After starting with the company, he became an insert car driver. He is also a certified Chapman Crain driver and operator. His hobbies include fishing, house boating, and traveling. |
| Majid Allah |
| Majid@pce-atlanta.com |
| Majid served in the Air Force in 1972 to 1976. He worked for another Atlanta equipment rental house before joining PC&E. He enjoys photography, working with sound equipment, and doing short films and documentaries. |
Sales Department:
Manager:
| Brandon Pierce |
| Brandon@pce-atlanta.com |
Brandon graduated from Chattahoochee Tech in Television Production. Brandon worked at at local production company before joining our team. |
Sales Support:
| Huston Tronnes |
| huston@pce-atlanta.com |
Huston is an Atlanta native whose passion for writing led him to a career in film. In 2005, Huston packed his bags and journeyed to the west coast of Canada to attend Vancouver Film School. After graduating VFS’s Film Production Program in 2006, he returned to Atlanta to attend Georgia State University, where he graduated in 2010 with a major in Film & Video and minor in Music Management. As an aspiring screenwriter and director, Huston spends much of his time away from PC&E writing screenplays and doing project development. He has shot music videos for Grammy nominated artists and done project development with a producer from the Academy Award nominated film American History X. An avid bowler for over 12 years, Huston spends most of his spare time at the lanes working on his game.
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PC&E
Camera will meet your motion picture camera needs
with the finest selection of 16mm and 35mm Arriflex
cameras and accessories in Atlanta. Everything you
need, all under one roof |
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