The Accidental Pro A technical native intelligence and a gift for entertaining began my career in The Biz. I have always possessed a natural affinity for recording gear, beginning as a child when I would physically manipulate reel-to-reel tape over the playback heads on the machines. Experimentation ho! I studied audio engineering through books and experimented on borrowed old equipment. During these playful times, I studied mic techniques and numerous recording techniques. Whilst working as an engineer at KPFK-FM in Los Angeles, CA, I was introduced to Richard Einfeld’s studio to gather some sound effects. Not long thereafter, I began working for Einfeld. It was here that I taught myself editing and learned the fine points of recording devices like the venerable Nagra III and IV-S. I was soon conscripted by friends to assist in a film, Familiar Faces. A friend from that crew, Bret Wolcott, asked me to shoot music videos with a company called High Five Productions. More and more of these word-of-mouth productions came my way and I developed something of a reputation for quality sound recording and also an entertaining presence on the set. Inevitably, someone thought I should be in front of the lens. While working on Sloane in The Philippines, I was tapped to play Richard Thursby, not because of my great acting skill, but because I was the only tall white guy within shouting distance of the camera. This did lead to other bit roles and, frankly, was a lot of fun. I worked with a raft of fine professional actors and crew members and my short stint in The Biz, although it paid shit, was nonetheless one of the richest experiences in my life.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088137/shapeimage_2_link_0
My Stats Keepin’ It Reel  George E. Mahlberg  Male 53 years old Malvern, PA United States Status: Single Height: 6’4” Education: Over- Occupation: Kahuna Birthday: End of May Interests: Audio manipulations Fave colour: Not yet created Favorite Book: Ghost Story Favorite Film Quote: “But I did it, didn’t I” - Pascale Bussières from When Night Is Fallinghttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114916/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114916/shapeimage_3_link_0shapeimage_3_link_1
My Films (1983-1990) Sound of Sunshine, Sound of Rain Engineered sound-track. Nominated for Academy Award  Familiar Faces First feature length film. Shot on the weekends.  Sloane First Philippine film and first acting role. Filmmaking 101.  Naked Vengeance 2nd Philippine film and first with Cirio Santiago  Chopping Mall Sound engineering for Roger Corman. Yes, indeed! Our World Even though I was non-Union, I got this great gig with ABC.  Return of the Kickfighter 4th and final Philippine film with Richard Norton. Sweet Revenge 3rd Philippine film Gina Gershon, Martin Landau, and Nancy Allen.  Daniel and the Towers Working for a week at the Watts Towers in Los Angeles. Memorial Valley Massacre Caveman and wilder crew in SoCal  Grandma’s House One of my favorite roles. First film with Len Lesser. Darkroom Actually my final film before moving to New Jersey.  Pumpkinhead Stepped in to help an ill boom operator. Nice time with Lance Henriksen. Ain’t No Way Back One of my favorites. Loved working with cast and crew alike. A gem.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0536973/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0536973/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088137/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091604/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090837/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090497/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093549/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094087/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0175552/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095611/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097455/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099366/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095925/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099004/