Margaret Barry is the Owner, Producer, and Director of Exit 6
Productions, specializing in creating budget-friendly videos for nonprofits. Her films, known for their compelling documentary style, effectively tell the stories of nonprofit organizations, forging emotional connections with donors, supporters, and volunteers. These videos are crucial for her clients’ marketing and fundraising efforts, and they have a proven track record of success. Margaret’s leadership, strategic vision, and ability to execute innovative projects have been instrumental in driving success for a number of nonprofit organizations.
Her work has significantly impacted the fundraising efforts of several notable organizations. Recent clients such as Austin’s BookSpring (http://www.bookspring.org) and Keep Austin Fed (http://www.keepaustinfed.org) have reported substantial increases in funds raised at events that featured her films and on the organizations’ websites.
In addition to her work for nonprofits, Margaret produces and directs documentary short films for festivals and community events nationwide. Her first film, The Polish Hotel (2024) marked the beginning of her journey in filmmaking. She is currently working on a new short documentary about Austin’s tiniest “pocket” parks.
Margaret is also an avid film enthusiast and a regular at the Austin Film Society. She enjoys
traveling and has visited 36 countries so far, earning the affectionate nickname “Dora the
Explorer” from friends, a term of endearment reflecting her adventurous spirit. She lives in the Highland neighborhood of Austin.
Margaret has held director-level positions in media relations and marketing communications at Columbia University, New York University, the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and the University of Notre Dame. She is a journalism graduate of the University of Kansas and earned a master’s degree in art history from Brown University.
