Maggie D. Hickman Email & Phone Number

When UK/NY production company Observatory needed a producer to assist them with their documentary feature "In the Cold, Dark Night." they turned to Maggie for their production needs. The recent discovery of the murderers and their subsequent prosecution was a landmark moment that shook a community. On the socially impactful production, she served as the Field Producer for the staging and filming of intricate recreations. Managing and assembling all aspects of a grueling and intense shoot in which the horrific crime was painstakingly re-created. Approaching the cinematic process from a photographer's perspective, she discovered that the moving image could be as artful and engaging as the beautiful still images that she crafted in the years before embarking on a film production career. But embracing her creative side also required an exercise of a high level of business acumen. Learning to use the tools of production while understanding the important business aspects has made Maggie a well-rounded producer that respected both the creative craft and the financial pieces of every project. Intent on working in many different film genres, Maggie decided to mount, as a sole producer, an original horror feature called “DeadThirsty.” Maggie penned the script and raised the budget independently. Her involvement in the project was all-inclusive, including creating the graphical elements for the complex title sequences in the film. Maggie negotiated the sale to Breaking Glass Pictures, and it was released worldwide in 2018, is readily available on major rental streaming platforms and retail outlets. News of the sale was carried by major trade publications and celebrated as Maggie understandably served as the only producer for the film. Further evidence of Maggie’s success. Maggie co-directed the documentary “The Wonderful Wadsworth,”produced the documentary “The Power of Place,” and continues to work on projects that require her independent spirit.