Dave Thomas(LXVI)
- Writer
- Producer
- Director
Dave Thomas is an accomplished Producer (radio, festivals, films, publications), Presenter, Journalist, Director (film), and Screenplay Writer with extensive experience across multiple media platforms. He has collaborated with some of Ireland's leading media organizations, including RTÉ Radio & Television, Newstalk 106-108FM, The Irish Times, The Sunday Times, the Irish Independent, Irish Stage & Screen magazine, and the RTÉ Guide, among others.
Beyond his work in media, Dave has played a significant role in innovative projects across education, the arts, LGBTQIA+ advocacy and disability advocacy. He has: . Developed and designed various publications. . Created an educational board game for individuals with intellectual disabilities, which is available across Europe. . Co-founded and managed a multi-award-winning national arts centre for people with disabilities, operating at a global level. Under his leadership, the centre pioneered several groundbreaking initiatives, including: . The first-ever radio series created by and for people with disabilities. . The first arts magazine dedicated to disability-related content. . The introduction of compulsory Braille signage at art exhibitions. . Ireland's first disability and sexuality conference. . Established Wicklow Pride Festival, the first of its kind in the county. A pioneering advocacy organisation.
As a filmmaker and screenwriter, Dave has received numerous awards for his work as a Screenplay Writer, Producer, and Director. His acclaimed films, Aretha (drama) and 1 Billion (documentary), have garnered international recognition, screening at festivals and events across the United States, Ireland, Europe, India, the United Kingdom, and Australia. His screenplays-both short and feature-length-have won multiple awards globally.
Dave Thomas resides in County Wicklow, Ireland.
Beyond his work in media, Dave has played a significant role in innovative projects across education, the arts, LGBTQIA+ advocacy and disability advocacy. He has: . Developed and designed various publications. . Created an educational board game for individuals with intellectual disabilities, which is available across Europe. . Co-founded and managed a multi-award-winning national arts centre for people with disabilities, operating at a global level. Under his leadership, the centre pioneered several groundbreaking initiatives, including: . The first-ever radio series created by and for people with disabilities. . The first arts magazine dedicated to disability-related content. . The introduction of compulsory Braille signage at art exhibitions. . Ireland's first disability and sexuality conference. . Established Wicklow Pride Festival, the first of its kind in the county. A pioneering advocacy organisation.
As a filmmaker and screenwriter, Dave has received numerous awards for his work as a Screenplay Writer, Producer, and Director. His acclaimed films, Aretha (drama) and 1 Billion (documentary), have garnered international recognition, screening at festivals and events across the United States, Ireland, Europe, India, the United Kingdom, and Australia. His screenplays-both short and feature-length-have won multiple awards globally.
Dave Thomas resides in County Wicklow, Ireland.
