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In the Spotlight: News, Reviews, and Appearances
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In the Spotlight
Over the years, Crystal Pyramid Productions has attracted the attention of media outlets, journalists, and podcast hosts who’ve taken an interest in our pioneering work in video production. From the early days of VHS to today’s cutting-edge digital storytelling, we’ve remained at the forefront of the industry — and the press has taken notice.
On this page, you’ll find a curated selection of news articles, interviews, features, and podcast appearances that shine a light on our journey. Whether it’s a deep dive into one of our award-winning documentaries, a behind-the-scenes peek at a unique production, or an interview with Mark Schulze and Patty Mooney about the evolution of video, each link offers a window into our creative process and our impact on the field.
We invite you to explore these moments of recognition — not just as a record of our accomplishments, but as part of a larger story: one that continues to unfold with every frame we shoot, every story we tell, and every collaboration we foster. Thanks for being a part of it.
News, Reviews & Appearances
Now Streaming6
- "The Invisible Ones" Now Streaming on Roku
- "California Big Hunks" Now Streaming on Fawsome
- "Massage for Relaxation" Now Streaming on Fawsome
- "Ultimate Mountain Biking" Now Streaming on Apple TV
- "Nectarball: The Story of Cannabis" Now Streaming on Amazon Prime
- "The Invisible Ones: Homeless Combat Veterans" Now Streaming on Fawsome
TV, News & Video5
Podcasts & Interviews5
- Ganjactivist: Cannabis & Coffee Conversations Podcast with Patty and Mark
- Cannabis Talk 101Mark Schulze & Patty Mooney Co-Producers of Groundbreaking Documentary "Nectarball"
- The Green Nurse Podcast with Mark and Patty
- I'm There for You Baby PodcastForty years plus, the evolution will be televised or streamed
- Dawg Daze Podcast with Patty and Mark on "The Invisible Ones: Homeless Combat Veterans"
Features & Articles About Us15
- Skunk Magazine"Nectarball: The Story of Cannabis" a Brilliant Documentary
- WE Magazine for WomenThis Business Woman is a Maverick in Video Production
- East County MagazineVideo Documents American War Heroes Sleeping on San Diego Streets
- Richard LouvTalking Nature-Deficit Disorder
- Mission Trails Regional Park NewsNew Exhibit "Embers" Video by Crystal Pyramid Productions
- Celeb Stoner's Best Documentary of 2023"Nectarball: The Story of Cannabis"
- ScottStoll.comThe helmet cam was invented to share bicycling
- San Diego Business JournalMarried Couple Power Crystal Pyramid Productions
- "The Great Mountain Biking Video" on Wikipedia
- San Diego Reader30-Year-Old Guitar Trader Outtakes
- Production Hub"What's Hot on the West Coast? Crystal Pyramid Productions"
- Shot on What? Robert Young Played Marcus Welby
- WhereeCrystal Pyramid Productions Stands Out in the Realm of Video Production
- Psychology Today"What is Consciousness?" with Photograph by Patty Mooney
- Goldsmiths PressCycling & Cinema
Written by Patty Mooney9
- Nectarball Substack"Kids With Power" by Patty Mooney
- Videomaker Magazine"Overcoming Every Video Editor's Worst Nightmare" by Patty Mooney
- Videomaker Magazine"Please Don't Make an Autobiographical Documentary" by Patty Mooney
- OB Rag"The Invisible Ones: Homeless Combat Veterans" by Patty Mooney
- Videomaker Magazine"A Look into Corporate Video Production" by Patty Mooney
- Video Producer"Comprehensive Glossary of Video Production Slang" by Patty Mooney
- Video Producer"The Lost Art of In-Camera Editing and Intentional Filmmaking" by Patty Mooney
- Videomaker Magazine"Deciding Between Shotgun or Lav?" by Patty Mooney
- DM News"11 Tips to Create Engaging Video Ads"
Rankings & Reviews6
- Crystal Pyramid Productions Reviewed on Design Rush
- The ManifestFeaturing Crystal Pyramid Productions
- Kasra DesignCrystal Pyramid Productions in Top 5 "Best Video Production Companies in San Diego"
- PeerspaceThe 7 Best Corporate Video Production Companies in San Diego
- VidsagaTop 5 Video Production Companies in San Diego
- Design RushTop 30 San Diego Video Production Companies
Clippings from the Past
Before the internet, there were paper trails — and we’ve kept ours. In this section, you’ll find a curated collection of press clippings from newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and trade journals that documented the early days of Crystal Pyramid Productions and New & Unique Videos. These yellowing pages, now digitized for posterity, tell the story of a small but mighty video production team making waves long before streaming or social media entered the scene.
From spotlight features on our award-winning instructional tapes to reviews of our bold, ahead-of-their-time documentaries, these articles offer a glimpse into the media landscape of the 1980s and ’90s. They reflect the curiosity and recognition we sparked as we carved out our niche in the evolving world of video storytelling. Think of this section as a time capsule — a look back at where we’ve been, and a celebration of the journey that brought us here.











Media Inquiries
Writing a story, booking a podcast or looking for an expert on video production? Mark Schulze and Patty Mooney are happy to talk.