What’s in Your Toolkit: Maeve McGrath
From Limerick, Ireland, Maeve studied Theatre Studies at Trinity College. A Licentiate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, she graduated from GMIT where she studied Television Production and Development. Maeve has a Master’s in Media Studies from Mary I/UL and was Joint Winner of the Irish Times Theatre Award Judges’ Special Award in 2015. Currently Director of Programming at the Galway Film Fleadh, Maeve is an arts producer and festival programmer working in all aspects of film, TV, and theatre for over 25 years. Maeve is a professional actress with recent roles including Conveyance, Bad Sisters, Valley of the Squinting Windows, WAVE, and Brooklyn. As one half of award-winning film production company, Dromglen Productions, she co-produces narrative and documentary films, including award-winning PADDY, Medjugorje Man, and Being Put Back Together. The company is currently in development with two feature films. Maeve sat down with me to discuss her advice for creatives and her path in the industry in the latest edition of “What’s in Your Toolkit?”
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NYWIFT and USA Local 829 member Naomi Wolff Lachter has designed the costumes for feature films, dozens of plays and musicals, and assistant designed on several major TV series. Every day she is on the job, Naomi posts a motivational saying from her whiteboard on her Instagram account, @wolffie78. She offered us insight into her philosophy – and why good vibes are contagious.
READ MOREWhat’s in Your Toolkit: Anne del Castillo
As the Commissioner of the NYC Mayors Office of Media and Entertainment, Anne del Castillo has a very full and challenging job, juggling a lot of balls, especially now during COVID-19. A native New Yorker, del Castillo has more than 25 years of experience in film and TV production, public media, and arts and nonprofit administration. She discusses what's in her toolkit, and how she has led MOME "from cheerleader to crisis manager" during the the pandemic.
READ MOREWhat’s in Your Toolkit: Nan Gill-Wilson
Producer Nan Gill-Wilson shares the path of her varied career, the story behind her partnership with David Wilson, and how she is coping during COVID-19.
READ MOREWhat’s in Your Toolkit: Kristin Reiber Harris
Artist, animator, and educator Kristin Reiber Harris shares with us what's in her animation toolkit, and how she's staying centered while sheltering in place during COVID-19.
READ MOREWhat’s in Your Toolkit: Leah Curney
Multi-hyphenate artist Leah Curney - an actor, writer, and director - shares what keeps her organized and inspired, from notebooks to podcasts and more. Plus, she expounds on the one piece of advice that frustrated her...until the truth of it finally clicked.
READ MOREWhat’s In Your Toolkit: Maria Miles
Entertainment attorney Maria Miles extols the joys of Diet Coke and how with her laptop, cell phone, and wifi, she can work anywhere in the world.
READ MOREWhat’s in Your Toolkit: Margarita Sophia Cortes
Publicist Margarita Sophia Cortes is always on the go to support her clients - with her "Mary Poppins" bag in tow. She took a five minute break from the rat race to tell us what she keeps in her toolkit.
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