We are in search of the best film and television producers in Ireland.  To date we have only found about 25 companies.  Some of these people will commit to do an episode of The Best Businesses of Ireland; and we hope, so enjoy doing it, that they continue to do as many as they can each year.

Once the list of 1400 businesses (the top 1% in Ireland) is posted, the process will commence.  Most of the businesses will be small businesses (up to 100 employees) but the list will include medium-sized  businesses (up to 1000 employees) and big businesses (over 1000).  It will also include non-profits and quasi-government groups.   The producers will select (and reserve) those business owners and/or leaders about whom they would like to tell their story.

There are no time restrictions.  There is just the integrity of people working with people who will chart their course.

The owners/leaders and producers will be the first affirmation. The next will be from any one of many possible funding sources. Once that affirmation is in place, the three parties will determine the production schedules and the post production results. An initial production toolkit will be provided, however, it is expected to evolve quickly (more about that later).  In the course of a year (maybe two or more), that group will produce a half-hour about that business owner’s best business practices.  It will be an in-depth, artistic, heart-warming production that could be proudly shown on any television anywhere in the world.

There are literally thousands of producers in Ireland.  After all, today, everybody is a producer.  However, there are a few truly insightful professionals who, although being very, very busy — they really have no time —  will make time to tell a story about the deep spirit of Ireland and the greatness of her people.  Many producers have already told parts of some of these stories so with very little additional shooting, they could easily turn out a half-hour episode.

There will be an in-depth discussion about rights and fair use of legacy materials

So, the Producers’ List will slowly evolve here. We realized that some of these production companies will end up on the listings for best businesses in Ireland. Another production company will opt to do that production and there will be an affirmation or not.

This initial list is just that; it is a public list and just an alphabetical listing by last name of a key person within a production company. There has been no consensus and affirmation to be among a highly-select group who opt-in to produce these documentaries. So in time, you will see some of these names drop off and new ones being added. It will be followed by a listing by business name. Your comments and recommendations will always be welcomed.

Some of the resources to find as many producers as possible to list here:
Film Ireland, filmbase, Irish Film and Television Network, irishfilmmakers.com,
Northern Ireland Screen, Screen Producers Ireland (formerly Irish Film Board), Barbara Galavan, CEO, and  TV3 (Owen McArdle).

Additional resources of note:
Morgan O’Sullivan, World 2000 Entertainment Ltd