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DEBBY VANPOUCKE
310.713.4295
[email protected]
Professional Credits: http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0887741
POST SOUND SUPERVISOR, DESIGNER, EDITOR, IN-FIELD RECORDIST,
THEATRICAL SOUND-SYSTEM DESIGNER AND ENGINEER
CAREER
PROFILE
A versatile and talented sound editor, designer, engineer and recordist with a history of creative
and technical achievement in production and post-production sound for film, television and
theatre. Debby is a persuasive communicator with strong interpersonal and leadership skills and a
proven ability to work with individuals at all levels, including major name talent. Skilled in crew
management, the interfacing and operation of audio and wireless systems for broadcast, film and
theatre. Experienced and adept at successful problem solving in high-pressure, fast paced
situations and environments. Debby has nominations and awards for sound design and editing for
television and Broadway theatre. Successful employment history in multiple facets of the
Entertainment industry including but not limited to:
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Post Sound Supervisor
Post Production Sound Designer and Editor
In-Field Sound Effects Recording
Live Audio System and Production Design for Broadway Theatricals
Wireless Design and Operation for Broadcast Television, Broadway Theatre, and Musical
Concerts
º Broadcast News Audio Mixer
º Sound Department Head for multiple Broadway Theatricals and Touring Productions
º Broadcast Camera Operator
º Broadcast Master Control Operator
WORK EXPERIENCE
PRODUCTION
COMPANY
POST
PRODUCTION
Ladyhawke Productions, Pacific Palisades, California – 1999 to 2007
President and Head of Production Development
• Film, Television and Internet Projects
Post Force, Valencia City, California – 2003 to 2005
Supervising Sound Editor
• Sound Supervisor, design & editing responsibilities for film & television projects.
Sound Diva Studios, Pacific Palisades, California – 2004 to Current
Founder / Owner
* Post Production Recording Facility
Independent Editor, Los Angeles, California – 1995 to Current
Supervising Sound Editor, Designer, Editor
* Handled over 140 films independently or through work at a postproduction facility.
Of Sound Mind, Studio City, California – 1995 to 1998
Supervising Sound Editor, In-Field Recordist
• Sound Supervisor, design & editing responsibilities for film & television projects.
• In-Field recording services for Sound, foley and background effects.
Fidelity Studios, Burbank, California – 1998 to 1999
Supervising Sound Designer
• Sound design and editing for several animated TV series and supervision for all film projects.
Fifty-Six Entertainment, Hollywood, California - 1995
Sound and System Designer, Editor
• System Design and interfacing for Studio One.
TELEVISION
PRODUCTION
Fox / WB Network, Fresno, California – 2005 – 2006
Master Control
• Responsible for monitoring the quality and accuracy of the on-air product, ensuring the
transmission meets government regulations, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and
preparing programming for future playback for station KMPH26, KBBV59, KKKK17, KKKK19.
Fox Network, Fresno, California – 2005 – 2006
Production, Floor Crew
• Floor Director, Camera Operator and Prompter
 Audio Mixer
Fox Network, Los Angeles, California - 1998
Production
• Managed set-up, utilization and maintenance of all wireless audio equipment the Digital Fox
Sports Network.
NBC Studios, Burbank, California – 1998 to 1999
Live Production
• Wireless systems design and operation; Access Hollywood
• Playback design and operation for live and special events
Kid-Ro Productions, Rosie O’Donnell Producer, Los Angeles, California - 1997
In House Sound Engineer
• System Design and Engineer for the Los Angeles Universal Studio Broadcast shows.
BET Entertainment, Gina Holland Producer, Burbank, California - 1998
Production Audio & Sound Post Supervisor – Behind the Scenes: The Prince of Egypt
YBYL Productions, Los Angeles, California - 1996
Post Production Sound Designer – CBS Networks Sitcom: Cybill
BROADWAY
THEATRICALS
AND TOURS
Sound Designer and Engineer – 1981 to 2007
• Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (Lily Tomlin) Sound Designer,
Engineer, In-field Recordist. (Tour) – Los Angeles, California
• Appearing Nightly (Lily Tomlin) – Sound Designer & Engineer (tour) - LA, California
• Grease (Rosie O’Donnell) - Sound Designer and Engineer (Production) – NY, New York
• The Kathy & Mo Show – Sound Designer and Engineer – Los Angeles, California
• Les Miserables – Sound Engineer – New York, New York
• Miss Saigon - Sound Engineer – New York, New York
• Sunset Blvd (Glenn Close) – Sound Engineer – Los Angeles, California
• Ragtime - Wireless and Sound Effect’s Engineer – Los Angeles, California
• Black and Blue - Sound Engineer – New York, New York
• Oba Oba - Sound Designer and Engineer – (Brazil) (Tour) – New York, New York
MUSIC
PRODUCTION
(Extended List Available)
System Designer & Engineer, Monitor Mixer, Wireless Design
• k.d. Lang
• Better Midler
• Al Jarreau
• Celine Dion
• Santana
• Cheryl Bentyne (Manhattan Transfer)
AWARDS &
NOMINATIONS
Emmy Award-Winning Team for Sound Editing - 1997
• RATS, National Geographic Explorer / Documentary
Emmy Award-Nominated Team for Sound Effects Editing - 1996
• CYBILL, Sitcom Episode: “Happy Birthday”
Tony Award Winning Production - 1986
• SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE, Lily Tomlin / Jane Wagner,
Broadway Production, New York, New York
PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS
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Academy of Television Arts & Science (ATAS)
Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE)
Women In Film (WIF)
National Association of Broadcast Executives (NAPTE)
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Independent Feature Project (IFP)
Audio Engineering Society (AES)
Local 53 (NABET)
Local 1 ACT International (IATSE)