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About
Sole UK/Irish representative on SAG-AFTRA Safe Sets Intimacy Co-ordinator Training 25-26. Author, Educator and Voice on Meta DNA and Ecological Bodywork Practitioner Training 24-25. Facilitator of 50+ Practitioners in Training. Actor in over 42 Performance roles across TV, Film and Theatre. Alchemy of Breath Facilitator and founder of Navigating Alchemy. Known for trade union advocacy, public speaking, leadership and policy Shaping - Chair Equity NI Branch 2021-23 Womens Committee Rep 2023-25 and several National Speeches at Conferences sited in the Stage 2025. Directing, Choreographing and Staging Intimate Content for Live Performance Copper Tongue - Directed & produced (The MAC, 2024). ACNI-supported R&D + trailer and documentary; strong audience and producer feedback. Betrothed – Choreography (Grand Opera House, 2019).Earlier directing/choreography: Savage Love / Tongues (2013), The One (2014), 9 Circles (2014), Slaughter City (2015). Other qualifications: Dance Leadership Award (2012), Stage Combat (Armed & Unarmed for Stage and Screen)- Jay Buckhart, Columbia College Chicago 2013), A* A-Level Contemporary Dance, Distinction in Musical Theatre (2012), Feldenkrais Movement, African Dance, Laban (Efforts) (2012-13)- First Class Honours (Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance) (2015).
ScreenSkills Training Passport
Mary O'Loan has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.
Experience
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Trauma informed Breathwork Facilitator and Programme Developer
Using breath as a direct access point, Mary guides teams through evidence-informed somatic methodologies that enhance workplace wellness - this includes trauma-informed communication and care protocols within professional performance environments. Mary delivers 75–90 minute workshops, multi-session programmes designed to integrate seamlessly into organisational wellbeing strategies.
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Programme Developer - Author, Facilitator and Producer
Mary designed and facilitated curriculum on Rebirthing in Practice for 50+ international qualifying bodywork practitioners in training. Mary also voiced and produced 200+ audio practices for the Meta DNA and Ecological Bodywork practitioner training.
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Producer, Writer, Director
Producer, Writer and Director of Copper Tongue. ACNI awarded funding to write, develop material 'Copper Tongue'. This included soundscape, music, trailer, staged r&d and documentary on the process.
Education and training
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Getting into the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to perform well in a screen industries interview
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to apply for work in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to find work in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to financial compliance in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to identify the right role for you in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to data protection and cybersecurity in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to working in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
Certificates
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Getting into the screen industries
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
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Introduction to financial compliance in the screen industries
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Introduction to data protection and cybersecurity in the screen industries
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work