Patty Mooney

VP of Crystal Pyramid Productions, International Award-winning Filmmaker, Producer, Videographer, Editor, Sound Technician, Voice Talent, Writer and Photographer

Our on-staff video producer is Patty Mooney, an industry veteran who has worked on hundreds of corporate and broadcast shoots over four decades. She has been asking probing questions since she was a tot and asked her father why the sky was blue. She has won honors as a Top 100 Producer twice. Clients include Extra, Inside Edition, Entertainment Tonight, the VA, Susan Komen, NS Microwave, Reebok, Adidas, and many others.

Other titles that followed which Video Producers Mark Schulze and Patty Mooney co-produced were “The Great Mountain Biking Video,” “Ultimate Mountain Biking,” and “Battle At Durango” which focused on mountain biking, which is a sport Patty and Mark have now shared since 1986.

Patty’s determination, perseverance and innovation came forth strongly in the mid-1980’s when she and co-producer Mark Schulze produced some special-interest home videos that were the first of their kind.  Patty’s passion for massage (she was a massage technician early in her career) was illuminated in an instructional video she produced called “Massage For Relaxation” which you may learn more about on Wikipedia.

Patty rode up and down the mountains of nine different countries in a mountain-bike video title called “Full Cycle: A World Odyssey” (see Wikipedia)  Patty still rides the local trails of San Diego, even now that both knees have been replaced.  So you can see that Patty’s adventurous spirit has taken her to places that not many mortals would attempt to go.

Known as the “Grandmother of Extreme Sports Videos,” she was recognized by San Diego Magazine as Pioneer in Sports & Entertainment and has been a trailblazer in bringing women’s voices to the forefront in extreme sports and documentary filmmaking.

Patty pens our blog, Diary of a San Diego Video Crew, which also includes World Traveler Reviews. Patty also pens two publications at Substack: A Diary Left Open and Nectarball: High Quality Life

Patty’s contributions appear at a medley of video sites, as she weighs on on many topics, including Entrepreneurialism, Leadership, Travel, Relationships, Cannabis Plant Medicine and Life.

Patty is also an accomplished writer, lyricist, and musician under the name Candace Love, creating songs and albums that span themes from love and history to nature and adventure. 

Patty Mooney has dedicated much of her filmmaking career to illuminating vital social issues through compelling documentaries and films that center women’s voices, promote peace, confront homelessness, and celebrate poetry. As a visionary producer and editor, she has given voice to marginalized communities and sparked dialogue on topics often overlooked by mainstream media. From capturing the energy of the 2004 March for Women’s Lives to documenting the quiet dignity of homeless combat veterans, her work blends artistry with activism. Through poetic narration and powerful visuals, Patty continues to elevate the stories that matter, inspiring compassion and awareness across generations.