DT Media Ireland celebrates ‘Best reinvention’ win
AN Arklow entreprenuer is celebrating a win at the recent Micro Business Awards.
Dt Media Ireland, owned by broadcaster and writer Dave Thomas won the first ever award in the category of ‘Best Reinvention’ of a Business.
‘While I started the company in 1998, we focused on radio production, public relations and event organising. Then in 2009, I placed the company on hold, so to speak, while my partner and I became foster carers.
‘While we loved fostering, I was anxious to return to writing, broadcasting and being creative again, something I missed a lot, so I relaunched the company in January 2015,’ explained Dave.
However, instead of returning to only radio production, Dave decided to focus his attention into film and television production. This meant forming new contacts in this area, and developing new skills.
‘We have a lot of exciting projects in the pipeline’, said Dave.
‘We have a short film going into production later this year, and this film will be entered into the many film festivals all over the world. We also have a feature film being developed, a game show, a documentary film and a television series in development.’
‘Winning the award was a surprise, but more so a thrill to receive the recognition of what we did, taking a bold and brave move to totally reinvent the company.
‘It really feels like starting out all over again, however, this time we have almost 30 years of experience and skills under our belt as we venture into this new exciting world of film and television.
‘It seems Ireland is finally being seen as the place to be when it comes to film and TV. Just look at the success the industry has received with the Oscar wins, among many oth- ers, and the amazing talent we have right across every aspect of film production. It’s really taking off now and I feel this is the perfect time to place Dt Media Ireland in the thick of it.’
‘I am very interested in hearing from any writers, directors, producers, camera people etc., that would like to collaborate on future projects. I also have some short film scripts ready to go, if someone is keen to make their own movie,’ said Dave.