Courtney McKiel, General Manager at Artless Collective, plays a crucial role in streamlining operations and fostering company growth. She manages client engagements, project assessments, and financial health, while also contributing to pre-production planning and post-production tasks. With a background in Political Science, Eastern Therapies, and experience managing a yoga studio, Courtney brings empathy, patience, and holistic thinking to her role. Her involvement in the Dead North Film Festival and Snowking’s Winter Festival highlights her creative passion. Courtney advocates for fair treatment of local professionals and envisions a collaborative Northern creative industry, aiming to raise standards and foster mutual support and shared resources.