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Eva Radke, the founder and CEO of ArtCubeNation.com, has established a powerful professional community platform catering to Film, Event, and Theatre Production, Fabrication, and Design professionals and vendors. Notably, this community received the “Selfless Hero Award” from the New York Production Alliance for their significant contribution during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, where they played a vital role in PPE fabrication.

In 2008, Eva also initiated Film Biz Recycling, a non-profit prop house, in response to the excessive and unnecessary waste prevalent in the industry. This endeavor not only earned her an EPA Environmental Excellence award in 2014 but also transformed waste into job opportunities and a valuable community resource. Eva’s efforts played a pivotal role in changing the culture of disposal within the arts.

Eva Radke holds a film theory degree from the University of Texas and is not only a focused entrepreneur but also an avid fiber artist and a mother to a highly creative child.

In summary, Eva Radke’s path as the Art Department Coordinator / Google Group moderator to a tech founder is marked by her commitment to building and maintaining a professional and helpful community, making a significant impact during the pandemic, and her dedication to reducing waste and creating equitable opportunities for all within the arts.

Eva Radke’s journey from a film enthusiast to a pioneer in the film industry is truly remarkable. Her love for cinema ignited in the 80s when she discovered the world of filmmaking, inspired by the cult classic “Harold and Maude.” She pursued her passion by earning a film degree with a focus on theory and screenwriting at the University of Texas at Austin.

After graduating, Eva moved to New York with aspirations of becoming a high-profile film critic. However, her path took an unexpected turn when she started as a coffee maker and phone answerer at Lopes Picture Company. She lept from that to Cube Truck to learn essential skills for physical production, from always having a sharpie and the almighty hitcher’s knot. 

Over time, Eva climbed the ranks, taking on roles such as scenic artist on the movie Camp, as well as the occasional set decorator, and set dresser gig. She landed on ADCing on big commercials in the 90’s. Working on projects for renowned figures like Spike Lee, Errol Morris,   and Super Bowl commercials. Eva’s dedication was so notable that she became the first commercial Art Department Coordinator (ADC) to join Local 829 when this category was introduced.

In 2007, Eva initiated a Google Group called “Art Cube” to facilitate communication among Art Department Coordinators and Decorators. This group grew into a valuable community with hundreds of users, expanding to cities like LA and Chicago. It became evident that there was a demand for a network connecting film professionals and offering freelance opportunities, problem-solving, and resource sharing.

In 2008, Eva founded Film Biz Recycling (FBR), a non-profit organization aimed at reusing film industry materials. FBR’s efforts not only funded operations but also supported local charities and organizations. Eva’s dedication earned her recognition from prestigious publications and even the EPA, which awarded her an Environmental Quality Award for diverting reusable materials from landfills.

While FBR thrived in New York, Eva continued to nurture the ArtCube Nation community, which had grown to 21 U.S. cities with thousands of users. In 2015, it outgrew its Google Group platform, and Eva sought the community’s support to build a custom platform. The response was overwhelmingly positive, leading to the birth of “ArtCube Nation.”

Today, ArtCube Nation is the go-to platform for Art Department professionals, spanning 123 cities globally and boasting thousands of members. It has become an indispensable tool for both up-and-coming and experienced professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and conscientious productivity.