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BABY GOES TO BROADWAY
Maggie is so exicted to announce the release of her first children's book, Baby Goes to Broadway. Baby Goes To Broadway is a rhyming picture book about a baby named Josie, who is born singing and dancing. Her parents quickly realize she's destined for the stage, prompting them to pack up their lives and move to New York City. There, Josie learns what it truly means to be an actress, discovering the value of hard work and dedication. Ultimately, she uncovers an important lesson she never expected!
The book is available to order November 18th on Amazon and will be available in select stores soon!
HOME DEPOT
Maggie stepped into the role of "associate" last month when she filmed an industrial for her husband's favorite store on earth... The Home Depot. The best part? She got to film in an actual Home Depot store! Such a fun shoot. Reach out to her directly to see the footage!
CATALYST STORIES
Maggie's so excited that her pilot, Baby Steps, is an official selection of the Catalyst Content Festival (formerly ITvFest) and will recieve a table read during the festival. It runs October 2nd-6th in Duluth, MN. The festival is an official mentorship partner of the National Academy of TV Arts & Sciences and has been running since 2006.
SHIMMER FILMS
Maggie recently starred in a comedic industrial telling the birth story of Jesus as a troup of community theatre players, similar in style to "Waiting for Guffman".It was directed by Lala Halsema of Shimmer Films.
REEL SHORT FILM
Maggie is currently filming a short for the Reel Shorts app playing the role of Jessica: the evil, disgruntled, (and comedic) employee of the main character. The film is directed by Madison Hatfield and will be available to stream in a few months time. (New Leaf Publishing)
SO AND SO SHOW
Maggie joined the hilarious crew at The So and So Show as another cooky character ! She had the privilege of playing a character last year and it's always fun to be back! The So and So show is a comedic christian based Youtube show for kids with thousands of subscribers! Check it out here.
ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL
Maggie's pilot, "Trying" was just named a quarterfinalist in the screenwriting category for the Atlanta Film Festival. Out of 1,555 submission 107 pilots were chosen in this round. The festival takes place April 25th - May 5th at The Plaza Theatre in Atlanta.
ATQM
Maggie recently booked a co-star at Tyler Perry Studios for All The Queens Men on BET + for the upcoming season. Stay tuned!
PFIZER VO
Maggie recently voiced two spots for Pfizer and their latest covid/flu vaccine. Follow them on social media to listen :)
SAHM: WEBSERIES
Maggie recently shot two episodes of brand new webseries: SAHM (Stay At Home Mom) written, directed, and produced by Sonhara Eastman. Maggie played the comedic role of "Peighton" a snooty privileged stay at home mom. Big thanks to Big Picture Casting for the opportunity.
FESTIVAL WINNER
Maggie and Spiro Marco's original Pilot, The Reenactors, was named a WINNER of the Women's Comedy Film Festival of Atlanta. The Reenactors tells the story of a small group of 20-30 somethings living in New York City, all chasing their dreams of being actors...reenactment actors. The ones who appear as dead bodies, historical figures, and axe murderers.
GEORGIA SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL
Maggie's screenplay, TRYING, a story about a woman struggling with infertilty, has been named an official selection in the Georgia Shorts Film Festival happening on May 14th. Tickets are available at : https://cinemalife.org/georgiashortsfilmfestival/
FESTIVAL NEWS
Exciting News! Two of Maggie's writing projects were official selections in Atlanta Festivals. Her sketch comedy piece, Fart The Musical recently screened at The 5 Minute Film Festival produced by ArgoNavis. Her comedy pilot, The Reenactors, written and created with Spiro Marcos was selected to be a part of the Women's Comedy Film Festival of Atlanta screening on March 19th. Don't forget, at the end of March, Maggie is traveling to The Austin Comedy Film Festival where one of her sketches will be screened on March 26th.
HOME, SWEET HOME.
Maggie and her husband just moved to Atlanta! Starting in the New Year, she'll be working with The People Store Agency. She's looking forward to expanding her career in the South in hosting, tv, film, commercial, and voice over. Maggie will still be repped by A3 Artists Agency in NYC for voice over on the east coast.
NIKE FEELS
Maggie shot a fun comedic sketch video called Nike Feels written and produced by Deanna Director and directed by Andy Currie. Nike Feels made its NYC debut at the Cinema Theatre in the East Village as a part of the New York Shorts Interntaional Film Festival. It also won Best Microshort at The Scarab Short Film Festival.
FART, THE MUSICAL COMING TO BROADWAY...
...never. But the hilarious comedic sketch Maggie wrote, executive produced, and starred in has been making a lot of noise all over social media. It was featured on BroadwayWorld and you can stream it online here. It was also an official fall selection of the Austin Comedy Film Festival and will screen on March 12th and nominated for "Best Mockumentary"
LIVE HOSTING
Maggie has been hosting a live weekly TikTok shopping show for Puff Media in Industry City, Brooklyn. The live show is 90 mins and can be seen weekly on the @sharingmakeup TikTok account.
RECYCLING AD
Maggie appeared in an reclycing ad for the non profit organization, Families for a Future. Their goal is to inspire parents and grandparents to come together to protect the future generations from pollution and global warming. The spot was directed by Eric Exelman and produced by TikKun Olam Productions. Check back to the MEDIA tab to view it when it airs.
ANIMATED TV SERIES
Maggie is playing the English speaking role of Mrs. PoundSterling in Season 2 of the animated TV series, TAFFY. The story follows a grey racoon, Taffy, on all his many adventures. (Cyber Group Studios)
ADORAMA MUSIC
Maggie had the pleasure of hosting some industrials for Adorama Music to showcase new Rode microphone products. The series is to show how Rode Connect and other Rode products are user friendly for podcasters, voice over artists, and streaming artsits. The videos can be found on the Adarama Music Youtube Channel.
WHAT IF
Maggie produced, directed and wrote a short independent film entitled What If that premiered at a private industry screening October 18th at The Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria. The film was co-produced, shot and edited by Jordan Battiste and starred Maggie.
IT'S ONLY THE BEGINNING
Maggie has a brand new podcast that she is producing and hosting called It's Only The Beginning Podcast. It welcomes artists, healers, and special guests who are inspiring others and empowering people to follow their dreams. The best part? It's only the beginning for them and you.
The first few guests include TV and film actress Lana Young, American Idol fianist and singer Antonella Barba, Dane Johnson- the CEO of Crohns Colitis Lifestyle, and Ryan Michaels the psychic known from Hulu's Psychic Kids.
SENTARA VO
Maggie recently voiced the upcoming Sentara Hospital commercials for TV and Radio. Keep an eye and ear out:)
REEL RESILIENCE SCREENING
Maggie is thrilled to be executive producing The Reel Resilience Screening, a private screening event to take place in October at The Museum of The Moving Image. All films selected and shown will be from female filmmakers or filmmakers from the LGBTQ+ community. It's a celebratory night to showcase films made during the pandemic that were never celebrated and to also higlight the resiliency of artists in New York City. The screening will take place courtesy of the City Artists Corps Grant.
TOLL SWITCH PODCAST
Maggie voiced the part of Katie Carmichael on the upcoming Toll Switch podcast episode, "These Cursed Words". Toll Switch is a genre-jumping anthology series set in New York City in the 1950’s. The episode stars Maggie and Damian Muziani and written by Thomas Justino.
CITY ARTS CORPS GRANT
Hold the phone! Maggie was just awarded The City Arts Corps Grant. This grant was created to activate and energize New York City’s artists and engage the public with arts activities this summer and fall. She's so excited to produce an industry screening celebrating digitial work that was created during the pandemic. The screening will feature work by female identifying filmmakers and/or members of the LGBTQ+ community. Stay tuned for more details! Special thanks to NYFA Current, NY Culture, Made in Ny, and Queens Theatre NYC.
NEW COMMERCIAL
Keep your eyes open because Maggie recently shot a commercial for Freshly that will be airing on TV soon! The best part? She starred in it alongside her real life husband, Michael Stiggers. Who doesn't love some fresh meals delivered right to your home?!
THE TONIGHIEST SHOW
Maggie's pumped to step back into the role of "co-host" in the new comedy show, The Tonighiest Show, produced and co-hosted by actor Matt Ryan. The show will feature musicians, stand up comedians, influencers, and #famous actors. The show, set to air in mid May, can be seen exclusively on Twitch. Stay tuned:)
EMOTION MOTION
If you have little ones around your house, definitely check out the Emotion Motion Podcast produced by Move This World. It's a fabulous way to entertain your kiddos at home- and you guessed it- Maggie voices several characters along the way:) It's available everywhere you listen to podcasts.
VOTE PEOPLE!
WHOHAHA, the comedy platform created by Elizabeth Banks for women in comedy, ran a feature on Maggie and her latest comedic sketch about voting. It's always an honor to be recognized by such an incredible community of artists! Check out the sketch here- and for the LOVE OF CHRIST people, VOTE!
DEAR FUTURE PRODUCER,
Maggie is releasing her first book all about DIY producing. It's entitled Dear Future Producer, and written with Spiro Marcos of NikoFrank Productions. Creating, writing, and producing her own work has been an incredibly empowering experience for Maggie and she's over the moon to share what she's learned with future budding producers. This book will be the step by step guide you need to gain your own creative freedom. It's available on Kindle and in paperback on Amazon.
MISS QUARANTINE PAGEANT
What better time than to be starring as Karla Pressberger, one of the co-hosts of the virtual Miss Quarantine Pageant with fellow comedian David Ebert. The pageant, a comedic spoof, streams LIVE Saturday May 30th 9/8c. It was directed by Lauren Greenhall and can be viewed on the project's website. Miss Quarantine was featured in the NY Times Art Section here. It was also featured on NY1 and in The Wall Street Journal.
PIPS ISLAND
Maggie recently joined the cast of the Off Broadway show, Pips Island. The show plays in Times Square on 42nd Street and is the winner of the Best Family Show in New York. The NY Times says it "dazzles" so hopefully Maggie will, too. For tickets you can visit the website.
NEW COMMERCIAL
Maggie recently shot a fun comedic commercial for Tick Pick, an app to buy tickets to concerts and sports events with no hidden fees. A close friend used the app and said "there really are no hidden fees". So that's cool. Video in MEDIA.
UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE GUEST COMEDY DIRECTOR
Have you ever met with sketch writers in the morning, picked one sketch by noon, leave to cast it, direct it, shoot it, and edit it in one day...and then present it at midnight at SKETCH CRAM UCB NY?? Maggie was honored to be asked by renown comedy school Upright Citizens Brigade to be a part of this crazy, fun night! She was thrilled to have DP Jordan Battiste along for the ride.
PHARMACEUTICAL VOICE OVER
It's always fun to be the voice of a new pharmaceutical drug! Especially when it's one that's helping women with uterine fibroids. Maggie recorded it a few weeks ago at FCB Health headquarters in New York.
THE COOL KIDS TABLE, PODCAST
Maggie's been enjoying co-hosting The Cool Kids Table, Podcast with Spiro Marcos. The podcast is sponsored by Radio Free Brooklyn and celebrates kindness in the entertainment biz. It's currently available now on Radio Free Brooklyn, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Google Play. Come take a seat at the table:)
THEATRE SCHOOL DROPOUTS
In a collaboration with ENV, Maggie is thrilled to announce her new sketch comedy series on Amazon Prime called "Theatre School Dropouts". Each episode will consist of comedic shorts she's written and produced. Maggie's one of the writers, stars, and executive producers alongside Spiro Marcos. Cinematography by Jordan Battiste. For more info, check out the NikoFrank Productions website.
ODOR EATERS
Maggie has a new commercial coming out for Odor Eaters. She's the voice of a female foot, and her parents have never been more proud. Look out for it :)
LADIES IN ACTION INDUSTRY SCREENING
Maggie was the co- executive producer of the women's film initiative, Ladies In Action. The final industry presentation took place at The Wythe Hotel screening room Monday, February 11th. Ladies in Action celebrated women in film by presenting 4 short films all written by, directed by, and starring women. Maggie also wrote and starred in one of the pieces, BFF.
For the BroadwayWorld press release click here.
BFF ON ROKU
BFF- the comedic short film Maggie wrote, starred in & produced is now available on ROKU thanks to the NYWIFT (New York Women in Film & TV). BFF was shown on their website & included in their short film festival. Make sure you check out BFF streaming on Roku until February 27th! YAY!
Maggie was also nominated for Best Actor by the NYCIFF (NYC International Film Festival) her role in BFF.
KATRA FILM SERIES GRAND FINALE AWARD WINNER
Maggie was so honored to win Best Female Filmmaker at The Katra Film Festival Grand Finale on January 30th. The program included Never Have I Ever, the comedic short film Maggie wrote, produced & starred in with NikoFrank Productions. The event took place at The Alamo Drafthouse in Brooklyn. Such an amazing night!
BIG APPLE FILM FESTIVAL, NYCIFF
Happy New Year! To kick start 2019, Maggie's latest comedic short film BFF was an official selection at The Big Apple Film Festival & The NY International Film Festival. NYCIFF also nominated her for best actress:) BFF was also honored by the NY Women In Film & TV.
Her other comedic short she wrote & starred in, Never Have I Ever was chosen as a grand finalist at The Katra Film Festival screening January 30th at The Alamo Drafthouse in Brooklyn.
GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN-ROCKWOOD
Maggie reunited with the cast of GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN at Rockwood Music Hall October 22nd for a reunion concert featuring original cast members & The Monster Makers. Gay Bride of Frankenstein was written by Billy Butler & the world premiere was at Seacoast Repertory Theatre in Portsmouth, NH. Maggie originated the role of Daphne.
BFF
Maggie felt so lucky to executive produce, write & star in her short comedic film BFF about two best friends who are wayyyy to close. The film was a part of the female filmmaking initiative, Ladies In Action where each film is written by, directed by and starring a woman. Megan Macphee directed in association with NikoFrank Productions, Mighty Lucky Studio, & Very Nice Industries, LLC.
YURISATO JEWELRY
Maggie just did a shoot for YuriSato Jewelry. Check out their website here & their instagram @yurisatojewelry.
"What makes Yuri’s pieces particularly unique is their dual nature characteristics that make them shine for any occasion – Simple yet detailed, edgy yet feminine, and endearing yet elegant."
FOR ME & MY GAL
Maggie is so excited to be working alongside Broadway legend Victoria Clark on a short film called For Me & My Gal written by Jamie Buxton. It shoots in June as part of the Ladies In Action film making initiative for women. More details to come, but check out the Playbill article here.
A SELF MAGAZINE PRODUCTION
Maggie recently shot a comedic work out video for SELF MAGAZINE. They will be released weekly on their website as part of an initiative to help people of all ages & sizes learn how to do certain work out moves correctly. Did she nail it? Find out by checking out their website here.
LADIES IN ACTION
In a collaboration with Mighty Lucky Studios, Maggie's production company, NikoFrank Productions is producing 5 short films all written by, directed by, & starring WOMEN called LADIES IN ACTION. This summer she's taking over as Executive Producer of the project & presenting an original comedic short film. For more updates, please check out the NikoFrank Productions website. For the online fundraiser for Ladies In Action- click here.
NY KNICKS PROMO
Maggie shot a Knicks Promo at Madison Square Garden a while back, & it just came out! Check it out here. Uknickorn Mania is apparently sweeping the city! Vote Kristaps Porzingis to the All-Star Game.
SOCIALFLY LIVE
Did you catch Maggie on Social Live via SocialFly's live show? She was so excited to join CEO Stephanie Cartin to talk about her brand new initiative, Ladies In Action. As co-founder of NikoFrank Productions, Maggie will produce 5 short films all directed & written by WOMEN. Stay tuned for more info & LIKE SocialFly on Facebook.
TASTING NOTES & NYITFF
Maggie appeared in the new comedic short produced by NikoFrank Productions playing the role of Beth in Tasting Notes, releasing January 4th, directed by Spiro Marcos.
She's also thrilled to announce two of the comedic shorts she wrote, "Elevated Thinking" & "Never Have I Ever" are both official selections in the New York Indie Theatre Film Festival. They will be screened live February 3rd at The New Ohio Theatre on Christopher Street. Tickets are available here.
HELLO NETFLIX!
Maggie booked a co-star for a new show on Netflix! She can't give out too much info, but the show is releases in 2018. she's excited to get a Netflix show under her belt!
NEVER HAVE I EVER
Maggie wrote & starred in an original comedic sketch also starring social media celebrity Manon Mathews called Never Have I Ever. The short produced with NikoFrank Productions was directed by Cory Stonebrook & shot by Jordan Battiste (OfficialPandaBandit). It will release on October 23rd, stay tuned:)
NYSFF & AUSTIN COMEDY SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Elevated Thinking, the comedic short that Maggie wrote & starred in is an official selection for the New York Short Film Festival & The Austin Comedy Short Festival. It will be screened Nov. 5th at Cinema Village in Greenwich Village & Nov. 15th at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Austin, TX.
NEW VO, NEW SKETCH, & SEEKA TV
Maggie's latest original comedic short "Mary's The Best" is set to release this week! She wrote, starred in & produced it along side NikoFrank Productions. She also teamed up with SeekaTv, a streaming platform for the independent filmmaker, that will feature her original sketches.
Maggie also recorded another SAG VO Demo for a leading insurance company. #NDA ;)
BERLIN FLASH FILM FEST WINNER
Maggie's original comedic sketch, Nobirthetal, that she wrote & starred in WON the Berlin Flash Film Festival in the Super Short Comedy category.
It was also just named an official selection of the Audience Awards 2017 Comedy Short Film Festival in LA. Voting begins today- click here to help out!
INSURANCE SPOT
Maggie started off the week recording a comedic SAG voice over demo for a leading insurance brand at Animated Storyboards in NYC. More details to come.
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BERLIN FLASH FILM FESTIVAL & ANIMATION
Super excited Maggie's sketches Alternative Bachelor & Nobirthetal were both official selections of the Berlin Film Flash Festival.
Maggie's recording the MOM role in a new animated Dinosaur show. She's also recording a scratch track for an upcoming animated feature film, more details soon:)