Hi there. We’re Wicked Bird Media.
We’re a Boston-based independent digital/video/film production company dedicated to creating projects that are entertaining, informative and inspiring, using effective storytelling and best practices that keep up with the demands of a constantly changing media landscape.
Our secret sauce is a group of entertaining and educated folks, with backgrounds spanning all areas of the media space, and a shared love of telling captivating stories through digital content.
Stacy Buchanan
Co-Founder and Producer
Stacy manages internal operations and productions. In addition to a passion for independent film and popular culture, she brings a strong marketing and communications background, knowledge of the digital media landscape, and extensive writing experience to Wicked Bird. Stacy offers a fresh and informed perspective to a wide range of topics, and has produced content and strategies for numerous media outlets and organizations, including WGBH and Inside Horror.
Email: stacy@wickedbirdmedia.com
Jessica Barnthouse
Co-Founder and Director of Video Production
Jessica brings years of filmmaking experience to Wicked Bird, as well as an affection for community television and world travel. In addition to serving as the Associate Producer for the award-winning POV documentary The Way We Get By, Jessica has worked with numerous cable access television stations in Boston, and co-produced and directed Against the Grind, an online documentary series about empowering women while riding her bicycle across the United States.
Email: jessica@wickedbirdmedia.com
Andrea Wolanin
Director of Content Strategy
Andrea is the Director of Content Strategy at Wicked Bird Media. With over five years of experience in public and independent media, Andrea specializes in production, creative and proposal writing, and guerilla marketing. With a wicked unique point of view, she brings experience, talent, and wild imagination to every project.
Email: andrea@wickedbirdmedia.com
Stephanie Wiley
Producer
Stephanie is a Producer at Wicked Bird Media. In addition to unparalleled networking skills, and a die-hard affection for the horror genre, she brings many years of experience in project management and customer relations to the team. Her independent personality, hard-working spirit, and wicked strong ability to just get the job done, fuel the fire for all of Wicked Bird’s video productions and events.
Email: stephanie@wickedbirdmedia.com
Michele “Izzy” Galgana
Freelance Writer
Michele “Izzy” Galgana is a fledgling filmmaker, freelance writer, and film festival programmer living in Boston, MA. She was seduced by the velvety voice of Vincent Price in childhood and has been addicted to horror films ever since. She is the former Marketing Director of the Viscera Organization, has curated films for the Boston Underground Film Festival, Boston Science Fiction Film Festival, All Things Horror Online screening nights, and has written for Rue Morgue and Diabolique magazines.
Email: izzy@wickedbirdmedia.com
Meagan O’Brien
Web and Graphic Design | www.meaganobrien.com
Meagan serves as Wicked Bird’s director of graphic design and illustration. She brings years of experience working on design projects of all sizes. From concept to completion, her visions have proven to seamlessly blend a unique creativity with a thought driven go-to-market strategy fit for any proposal. Whether you’re looking for a new website, event graphics, report illustrations, or even a mobile app, Meagan’s fine tuned proven solutions will deliver a compelling final product.
Email: meagan@wickedbirdmedia.com