Our story
Our story
We are a dedicated group of friends with a lifelong passion for Halloween. Building on years of experience helping manage other seasonal attractions, our founder launched DeathMaze Media AZ Group LLC in 2026 to bring a fresh, local experience to our complex, surrounding apartment communities, and our friends and family.
Featuring free admission and candy at the end, our residential pop-up offers a short, high-energy maze designed for thrills. As a premier horror production company specializing in live attractions, dark maze design, and high-intensity scare experiences, we are committed to crafting unforgettable, pulse-pounding events that push the boundaries of fear.
Joseph Standeford
Officer Operations Manager
Backstory & Role
Joseph founded DeathMaze Media AZ Group LLC in 2026 to channel a lifelong passion for Halloween and leverage years of hands-on experience in managing seasonal attractions. Driven by a twofold vision—to deliver unique, high-energy local thrills to surrounding apartment communities, friends, and family, and to push the boundaries of fear as a premier horror production company—Joseph serves as the strategic and operational backbone of the organization.
Bridging creative design with hands-on logistics, his leadership drives every phase of production:
Production & Spatial Design: Architecting high-intensity scare environments utilizing blackout walls, narrow maze layouts, atmospheric fog, and automated monitoring systems.
Team Leadership & Scheduling: Coordinating volunteer and management shifts across demanding weekend operating schedules to ensure seamless guest flow and optimal actor placement.
Technical Integration: Designing and managing the technical backbone of the maze—including specialized lighting rigs, audio cues, and security/video camera networks.
Community Engagement: Directing community-focused pop-up attractions that deliver professional-grade theatrical thrills right to local neighborhoods.
Angel Ramirez
Assistant Operations Manager
Backstory & Role
Angel is one of Joseph’s closest friends and current roommate. After reconnecting, they discovered an incredible alignment in their passions—including a shared, lifelong obsession with Halloween and live horror entertainment. Leveraging their strong trust and natural synergy, Joseph brought Angel onto the team as Assistant Operations Manager (AOM).
Role & Responsibilities
As the Assistant Operations Manager, Angel serves as the critical second-in-command for DeathMaze Media AZ Group LLC, stepping in to manage full operations as OOM (Operations Manager) whenever Joseph is in a meeting or out of the office.
His core responsibilities include:
Back-House & Logistics Management: Overseeing all behind-the-scenes infrastructure, equipment organization, and material prep required to keep the production running seamlessly.
Operational Continuity: Stepping up to lead maze execution, coordinate personnel, and solve on-the-fly challenges during active operating hours.
Support & Collaboration: Working hand-in-hand with the management team to ensure every element—from safety protocols to guest flow—meets professional standards.
Wayne Giles
Operations Director
Backstory & Role
Through a newly forged and valued friendship, Wayne stepped in as a vital driving force behind DeathMaze Media AZ Group LLC, taking charge of forming and scaling the company's entire online operations. By establishing the digital infrastructure, Wayne allowed Joseph to focus on creative spatial design and website details to officially launch the company into the digital marketplace. Serving as the structural spine of the organization, Wayne leads as Operations Director, bringing exceptional leadership and an efficient, highly effective communication style to keep all facets of the business running seamlessly.
